by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 4, 2011 | life changes rob writers time, Uncategorized
Today I realized I have not posted to this blog since July. It takes time to compose and revise, edit and post. Time that can get robbed so easily. My first thought was what have I done with my writing timer since July. Had I wasted it? Let’s see. I spent a lot...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 21, 2011 | Interview
Today’s post is an interview with Cynthia Ruchti, past president of ACFW, Co-founder of The Heartbeat of the Home radio ministry, and novelist. Her novel They Almost Always Come Home has been nominated for a Carol Award. How exciting for you, Cynthia. Tell us what it...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 6, 2011 | attending conferences
Every time I attend a writing conference I am reminded of why I write. My encouragement to every writer, no matter their age or experience, is to attend conferences. There is never a time in your writing career that you evolve out of writing conferences. It is a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 31, 2011 | character description, Interview
DiAnn, thank you so much for joining me today, I love your storytelling skills. Your characters are so believable and easy to imagine in my mind as I read. That’s why I’m so excited to discuss how you develop your characters. In Christian Fiction Magazine Online you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 18, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, Uncategorized
Intervention byTerri Blackstone is the kind of Christian Fiction a non-believer would find riveting. The Covington Family has a crisis—eighteen year old Emily is an addict. The book opens with an intervention. As a writer, my mind is asking the question where will...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 7, 2011 | Interview, Uncategorized
Today, prolific author Virginia Smith is joining me for a little Q & A regarding POV (point of view.) POV can make or break the prospect of a book being published. Virginia, I love your writing and so enjoyed reading recently Just As I Am and Sincerely Mayla. I...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 15, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, character description, Uncategorized
Lev the Russian immigrant is riding the train to his new home in England. Next to him is seated a woman who is described as having a mole flecked face. Instantly my mind sees a snapshot of eastern European peasant resplendent with babushka and shabby dress. As the...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 2, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, Uncategorized
Authors usually craft a story with a theme in mind. Objects can represent theme and drive the plot as I found in Lily of The Field by Rose Ross Zediker. Rose made quilting and one particular quilt the center of her story. Caroline a fifty- something widow’s new...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 25, 2011 | Book review from writer's perspective, Uncategorized
Always the Baker Never the Bride by Sandra Bricker is a delicious read. Between each chapter of this novel are recipes, wedding and party tips, menus and invitations. So fun! Gives the book a you are there feel. I loved the unusual family dynamics of Emma and her...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 9, 2011 | Uncategorized
Titles are so important in grabbing the attention of your reader. A title can make or break a book. Loved the titles of the last two books I just read. Love on a Dime by Virginia Smith and Praying for Rayne by Elizabeth Goddard. Are those not delightful sounding?...
