Mondays are the best! No really, they are (at least this one is)! Keep reading to find out why…. So this is Natalie Monk (left). She’s a super sweet gal who writes inspirational historical romance spiced with southern humor and small-town oddities. She invited me along on this little tour. Her post went up last week which you can read at… Read More
Fiction Friday | Targets, Weapons and Bad Boys
Leave a comment for the chance to win a $5 Amazon gift card I know, I know, I changed my site again. Hear me out before you run for the hills screaming, “Just pick a design you like already!” First, I loved, absolutely LOVED my site design before. Pretty Pastels, stitched borders and frilly fonts are all very “Sara Ella”…. Read More
Fiction Friday | What I’ve Learned from Lauren Oliver
Plus April Winner Announced! Happy May, everyone! Are you ready for summer yet? I’m looking forward to a break, but as far as I’m concerned, the heat can stay away. I’m enjoying the cool weather this spring and will relish it as long as I can. So, I just finished reading Panic by Lauren Oliver. This is the fourth book I’ve… Read More
Fiction Friday | Summer Reading List
So glad it’s Friday! How about you? Summer is fast approaching. What’s on your summer reading list this year? If you’re in need of recommendations, look no further than this list of great summer reads! Doon by Carey Corp and Lorie Langdon Why read Doon? It’s not your typical Christian YA novel. It’s not preachy and has plenty of heat… Read More
Fiction Friday | The Dreaded Synopsis!
So, since I spend a lot of time studying the craft of writing fiction, I thought I’d take a minute each week to share some of the resources I’ve found. This week’s topic is… The Dreaded Synopsis! No matter which way you swing it, trying to condense your novel into one or two pages is nothing short of dreadful. It’s… Read More
On Writing | Research Setting with Google Street View
Plus March Winners Announced! I’ve never been to New York City in my life. And yet, somehow, I’m absolutely in love with the place. Oh, I’m sure the films have romanticized it for me a bit, but what can I say? Someday I’ll be exploring the Big Apple, chilling in Central Park, and waiting in line on Broadway. When I… Read More