by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 17, 2011 | Uncategorized
Recently I returned from a three week mission trip in the Philippines. My husband, Charley and I traveled to both the islands of Luzon and Mindanao visiting various churches and schools. During that time we accumulated over 300 photos, two hours of video and 18 days...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Nov 11, 2011 | Uncategorized, value writing
There is always an ongoing debate about writing contests. What is the point of entering my work in contests? Does entering contests jeopardize my copyrights? What value is there in contest anyway? I recently entered two contests. The first was an essay contest that...
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 | 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...
