by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 13, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writing craft, writing tips
Visceral. Don’t you just love that word? A Judge’s comments that you need more visceral responses in your submission. A professional editor adds the comment, needs more visceral in your manuscript. Photo by samer daboul on Pexels.com There is no way you’re going...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 8, 2021 | Author promotion, Book promotion, Clean Romance, Uncategorized
Denise Weimer is a wonderful editor and I dearly love her novels, both contemporary and historical romances. I’m happy she’s agreed to return as my guest. My specific question for Denise was what surprised her most during her process of writing Bent Tree...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 6, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing challenge, writing tips
Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com I’d not heard the term before, but it perfectly described what is needed when pitching a manuscript to an editor. “in my pocket,” is any other manuscripts I might have finished, am working on, or have on my mind. What else you got? When...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Apr 1, 2021 | Author promotion, Uncategorized
I am beyond thrilled to have Eva Marie Everson as my special guest today. I’ve known this outstanding lady since starting my chapter of Word Weavers here in Illinois. She is the founder and president of Word Weavers International. Word Weavers made a profound effect...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 30, 2021 | Writing Reflections, writing tips
My debut novel Secrets & Charades released in 2017, ten years after I wrote the first draft and completed a fiction writing course. I received 21 rejections as I pitched that book to 21 different publishers. Each time I’d rewrite and improve the content based on...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 30, 2021 | Author Interview, Book promotion, guest blogger
Headshot session for Carol Stratton I am excited to have author Carol Stratton on my blog today. I love her work and hope she inspires you as a write and piques your interest as a reader. Welcome Carol, let’s start this off with a bit about your writing journey. When...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 16, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writer's musings
My family coat of arms In March we find green decoration and clothing in honor of St. Patrick’s Day and Corn beef and cabbage on the menu in restaurants. And for those who live in Chicago, they dye the Chicago River green. Just so you know, the Irish do not celebrate...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 11, 2021 | Uncategorized, Writer's life, Writer's musings
My mother died a few weeks ago. She was my biggest supporter and fan from the very first poem I wrote in third grade until the day she died. Until she could no longer see well-enough to read, she read every word I wrote. Her encouragement kept me pressing forward,...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 25, 2021 | research, Uncategorized
One of my husband’s ancestors. Great resource for period clothes. If you’ve been following my blog for any amount of time, you know I write Historical Romance. And one of the key things any historical writer or fiction writer in general needs to do is research....
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jan 28, 2021 | Interview, Uncategorized
Lawyers are always told never ask a question you don’t already know the answer too. And so it is when a writer is preparing for an interview. Here are tips to get you ready for just that. Write out a series of questions about yourself and the book you will be...
