by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 1, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
In the pass few years I’ve enjoyed reading novella collections. And this past summer I was asked to be part of one. Today I am interviewing Kathleen Rouser, who is part of a just released collection The Great Lakes Lighthouse Bride Collection. Barbour has had success...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 23, 2018 | Uncategorized
I’ve been catching up on my to -read-to- do-book- review pile and noticed something that made me groan. What appears to be the most common name for a secondary character, flat character, dead character or old wizen cowpoke character is Charley, also spelled Charlie....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 11, 2018 | guest blogger, Uncategorized
I’ve invited Kadee Carder back to share a bit about how her characters Saylor and Tucker evolved in her new fantasy Earthshine and their influence on her life. Windchimes swung in the background. A gentle wind hummed. Fingers picked the tinny strings of an acoustic...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 9, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I welcome Pat Nichols to Jubilee Writer, she and I have a lot in common. We share a publisher and are both members of Word Weavers and ACFW. And …well, I’ll let her tell her very interesting story. Eight years ago, my husband and I completed our...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 2, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I’m featuring author Naomi Musch. Like me she discovered her calling to write novels later in life. Welcome, Naomi, have a seat and let’s get started. Tell my readers a little about your writing journey. I’ve been writing since I announced to the world at ten...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 25, 2018 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
The writer’s life is a rollercoaster of emotions. We are on a high when our book gets published. A low when our sales are down, or we get a one-star review. We worry our next book won’t be as good as our last. We fear rejects and being a one hit wonder....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 18, 2018 | Uncategorized, writing tips
I recently read a post on FB where writers were debating whether men put their hands on their hips. Some were adamant that they don’t, and others like myself knew they do based on my own male relatives and contacts. That conversation lead me to think about hands in...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 11, 2018 | guest blogger, Uncategorized
I am in love with my very special guest and have been for over 45 years. Charles Huff is not only my wonderful husband, he’s a writer as well. His blog, Boosterclub, focuses on insights from the Scripture and his own life lessons. He has a book shelf dedicated to...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 4, 2018 | Uncategorized, writing tips
I had a dream that my writing time was uninterrupted. No family drama or emergency took me away from my words. I stayed on task. All the items on my checklist from blogs, to edits to marketing were completed. Then the alarm went off and I woke to...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 23, 2018 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
I’m picking up where I left off last post. I reviewed how the right setting helps the character reveal backstory and inner conflict in a natural way. Today I want to share a few examples of setting projecting mood. Secrets & Charades is my Historical Romance set...
