by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 6, 2011 | Uncategorized
Homespun Bride by Jillian Hart, Steeple Hill Books is a fascinating read. The heroine of our story, Noelle is blind. All of her observations are sensory. She feels the snow on her face. She senses the mood in voices. The footsteps of her beloved Thad are unique as...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 26, 2011 | Uncategorized
When a writer reads a book it is for more than enjoyment. We read to learn how to make our own writing better. And fiction writers are no exception. I read a lot of fiction. In the month of January I have read six fictions. I have about ten waiting for me. The...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 18, 2011 | Uncategorized
I have heard on more than one occasion from people at writer’s conferences that they don’t have time to read. It’s not surprising that they have nothing published. Determined writers are prolific readers. They quote their favorite authors and compare...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Dec 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Fellow writers are you feeling guilty because it’s hard to maintain a consistent writing schedule over the holidays. My days are so full. I work extra hours because co-workers are taking time off. Add to that all the holiday preparation. I spent most of yesterday...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 23, 2010 | Uncategorized
I love new books and I love to share them with others. Below is my recent find from one of my favorite authors. I was fortunate enough to receive an advance reader copy of The Brotherhood, book one of the Precinct 11 series. Prolific best-selling author Jerry B...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 19, 2010 | Uncategorized
The following is a helpful article I found in a e-newsletter I subscribe to. Beth Ann Erickson’s tips may prove helpful as you explore varius publishing avenues. Scam Proof Your Writing Career: The Two Second Sniff Test. Beth Ann Erickson I’ve been...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 12, 2010 | Uncategorized
Have you ever entered a home where the stall smell of fried fish gave you a greasy feeling? It does for me. Any time a room smells of stall grease it makes me want to wash my hands. The smell of garlic does the same. It comes from a lifetime of food preparation and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 29, 2010 | Uncategorized
A writer who doesn’t read is like a chef who doesn’t eat anyone else’s food. He becomes arrogant and unapproachable. A writer needs to be a reader of other people’s words. In so doing his own words improve. What do you write? Whether you write devotionals, poetry,...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 22, 2010 | Uncategorized
Writer’s need to blog. Why? I could say because we love to write and we have something to say. But truthfully, because we need to get that exposure that gives us creditability. When you submit stuff for publication you need a fan base to give you more leverage as you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Sep 21, 2010 | Uncategorized
Networking with other writers is a must to be a successful writer. Attending a writer’s conference is not the only way to network. I went to a fun event at our public library Catch a Bunch of Authors. Fifty local authors were on hand to autograph their books and...
