by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 30, 2017 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, Writng Tips
The last post I asked Linda to tell us why she wrote suspense. Today I ask her to share how she does it. Welcome back, Linda. Inquiring minds needs to know. I’d love to be able to tell someone how to get the crazies out of the head and into the story with some...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 28, 2017 | Author Interview, Suspense writing, Uncategorized
After I read Fear is Louder than Words I knew I had to invite Linda S. Glaz to Jubilee Writer. Her suspense novel kept me so engaged. The stalker remained a mystery until the last few chapters. I asked her why she loves to write suspense. Do you have to be sassy and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 23, 2017 | Marketing tips, Uncategorized, writing tips
A week ago today was my virtual book launch. It was both exciting and scary. Exciting because it was a launch for my book and not someone else’s. Exciting because it was a launch for my book and not someone else’s. I’ve been to others launches. But being the center of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 21, 2017 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I’m so pleases to have fellow-author Rebecca Waters sharing some wonderful insights with us. The end of March marks the three-year anniversary of my first novel, Breathing on Her Own. A couple of life lessons have been reinforced for me since...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 14, 2017 | Marketing tips, Uncategorized
Virtual Parties pepper cyber space. These events cover everything from a new product line to a Birthday party for a loved one far away. Virtual Book launch parties are the new must do thing for Authors who are serious about marketing their books. I’ve...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 10, 2017 | Uncategorized, writing tips
Here are a few memes created for Secrets and Charades. Do you see a story thread here. They are a necessary part of your marketing tool box. If you’re not comfortable doing them yourself find someone who does. It’s worth the time and effort. ...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 7, 2017 | My story, Novel publication, Uncategorized
You can see by the picture my proof copy arrived. It was a surreal moment. I stared at the cover. Ran my hand over the picture. Turned it over to see my face staring back at me. Opened the pages and read snippets. I wrote these words. Somehow it doesn’t seem possible...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 28, 2017 | Book Review, Uncategorized
We often hear, “Writers should be readers.” And I love knowing it’s okay to do so. It helps stimulate my brain when I take a break from writing my own novels. In the last month, I’ve read three books. One was a collection of seven historical romances, a contemporary...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 23, 2017 | Interview, Uncategorized
Secrets and Charades has a very interesting hero. Jake Marcum, rancher, Civil War veteran and doting uncle. I corralled him long enough to do this interview. Thank you so much for stopping by. Well, ma’am, Evangeline insisted it was my turn. Not so sure how...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 21, 2017 | character description, Interview, Uncategorized
Today, I’ve invited Dr. Evangeline Olson-Marcum to my blog. She is the heroine of my Historical Romance, Secrets and Charades, set in the imaginary town of Charleton Texas circa 1872. I thought an exclusive interview with Evangeline might be fun. I’ve asked her to...