by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 18, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing Reflections
Tuesday I talked about how I use coloring to destress and reboot. Today I want to talk about the dreaded E word. You know (whispered tone) exercise. I’ll say it a little louder. Exercise! I am one of those who sighs and pray “God give me the diligence to exercise...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 16, 2016 | Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
I rediscovered a wonderful way to relax and destress. A way to get the juices flowing again in the creative side of my brain. I’d seen adult coloring books while Christmas shopping. Adult is probably not the best word to connect with coloring books—but I digress. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 11, 2016 | Inspiration, Uncategorized, Writing Reflections
We all know it is a top priority to learn to write well. Honing your craft and knowing the nuts and bolts of crafting words is key. But and this is a biggie—if you are not a good storyteller, no one will buy your book. (This includes non-fiction. Dry as toast academia...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 9, 2016 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
Today I thought I’d post a quote to inspire you this week. If you wonder if you’re wasting your time writing. If you feel why bother. This quote should inspire you to press in this week in crafting words. “I write to give myself strength. I write to be the...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 5, 2016 | Miscellaneous, Uncategorized, Writer's tips
“No matter how slow you go, you are still lapping everyone sitting on the couch.” Diane Flegal, Hartline Literary Agent I found this quote in a recent blog post by Diane Flegal. It resonates with me. I am often comparing myself to those who publish gobs of stuff...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 2, 2016 | Author Interview, Book Recommendations, Uncategorized
I found another book that I thoroughly enjoyed. I received an advanced copy of Bring A Cowboy Home to review. I love a good December romance and this is better than good. Gloria Doty has two non-fiction books to her credit Not Different Enough and A Bouquet of...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 29, 2016 | Book Review, magazine, Uncategorized
Recently, I began subscribing to Writer’s Digest. Others had sung its praises but I hadn’t bothered until now. I had no idea what a treasure I’d been neglecting. It is full of all sorts of writerly stuff. How- to articles for marketing. Business articles on taxes and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 26, 2016 | Author Interview, Book Review, Uncategorized
I’ve been reading alot in January and it is reflected in my second author interview in so many weeks. I love to share author stories and I hope you love reading them. Today I am welcoming Beth Ann Ziarnik to Writer’s Patchwork. We met at The Write-to-Publish...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 22, 2016 | Giveaway Winners, Uncategorized
J Andersen offered two e-books for commenters on Tuesday. Today we drew names. I’ve included those who comment on my facebook page as well. The winner of e-book copy of The Breeding Tree is TLC Neilsen. The winner of the e-book copy of At What Cost is Carol...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 19, 2016 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
Today I’d like to introduce to you Jessie Andersen AKA J. Andersen author of the YA novel The Breeding Tree. I found this book compelling. And compare it to George Orwell’s classic 1984 that I read as a teen, The Breeding Tree is a wakeup call for the next generation....
