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 | Jun 11, 2020 | Clean Romance, Writer's musings
I know I am opening a can of worms here, but It’s my blog and I’ll say what I want too. ? As a romance writer whose audience prefers a clean read the question authors have is how to define it. Clean or cozy romance general means all the steamy stuff happens behind...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Oct 10, 2019 | Uncategorized, Writer's musings
I’m addicted to reading and unashamed. October is National Read-a-Book Month. That makes me sad. Reading only one book. It should be read lots of books. My healthy addiction has expanded my mind and relaxed me at the end of a hectic day. Books spark the imagination in...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 12, 2019 | Conference Story, Conference Tips, Uncategorized, Writer's musings
I just returned Sunday from Florida Christian Writers Conference—an exciting and helpful five days. I love attending writers’ conferences. Meeting new people is one of my favorite things to do at a conference. I was asked an interest question by a new acquaintance and...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 14, 2019 | Writer's musings
As writers we don’t often get fan mail. Our reviews aren’t always kind, some are even cruel. There is no special day set aside–National Novelist Day or National Children’s Writer Day. Our accolades are often few and far between. We may hear a...
