by Cindy Ervin Huff | Aug 11, 2016 | research, Uncategorized
Today, I want to continue to share some of the fun tidbits I’ve gotten through my research for Secret & Charades, my upcoming novel. Evangeline Olson is a doctor. And in 1872 that was a difficult profession for a woman to pursue. There were many stigmas...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 28, 2016 | editing tips, Uncategorized
My Guest Blogger today is Andrea Merrell, my awesome editor. Her words of wisdom can help any writer improve their manuscripts. Writing—at least for most people—is not a solitary venture. Most of us are members of critique groups, attend writers’ conferences on a...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jul 14, 2016 | Author Interview, Uncategorized
I am so excited to welcome my friend and fellow member of my Word Weaver Aurora group to my blog today. He has been a faithful member and participant since our critique group formed. His insights have been so helpful. Now it’s my turn to pay it forward. Lynn Cornell...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | Jun 14, 2016 | Copyrights, Uncategorized, writing tips
It never ceases to amaze me the fun facts or should I say unbelieve facts I learn at writer’s conferences. One I’d never heard of before is making me rethink a line in my latest novel. Did you know? We should all be aware that you need to check for copyrights for...
by Cindy Ervin Huff | May 10, 2016 | Author Interview, Uncategorized, Writer's tips, Writing challenge
If you follow me on Facebook, you saw my recent announcement. I received my first book contract. It only took 10 years to get there. Oh, let’s not forget 20 rejections, many rewrites and several edits. Years of improving my writing skills through online writing...