by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 13, 2018 | Conference Tips, Uncategorized
Over the years I’ve attended a lot of conferences. And I’ve decide to share my secret for getting notice by the right people. You may be disappointed. Because my secret is not a fast food design but rather a slow cooker approach. Volunteer to help. Some conferences...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 8, 2018 | Book Recommendations, Book Review, Uncategorized
If you’ve been following this blog for a while you all know I am a verocious reader. As such I am on occasion given an ARC copy and asked to post a review. I am happy to do it. Recently I reviewed two new releases and Michelle Shocklee and Jennifer Lemont Leo are now...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Mar 6, 2018 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, writer's tip, Writing craft
Today I welcome Gail Kittleson. She writes wonderful depression era and WW II novels. Her series Women of the Heartland is full of suspense and heart. I asked her to come today and share how she wrote a series where each story can stand on it’s own. Whether you...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 27, 2018 | Historical tidbits, research, Uncategorized
The Most Necessary Invention. That was the title on the email a friend sent me. He’d found an article that listed the most important inventions in each state. New York is credited with the invention of toilet paper. As a historical fiction writer, I was intrigued by...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Feb 22, 2018 | Inspiration, Uncategorized
After following the news regarding hurricanes, earthquakes, forest fires and recent blizzards; I thought about my own experiences. We write what we know. Natural disasters come to life on the page if you’ve experienced them. I’ve been around several decades and have...
