Francine Rivers

I plotted my stories when I was writing historical romances in the general market.  I knew where I was going long before I got there.  But these stories were simple – formulaic.  Boy meets girl.  Boy and girl are driving apart.  Boy and girl get back together again.  At … [Read More...]

by guest blogger Jacqueline Tisthammer There are many beautiful traditions to love at Christmastime: nights alight with dazzling displays, neighbors sharing family favorite treats, music evoking decades gone by, candlelit churches keeping vigil in song, gifts that bring delight and joy.  … [Read More...]

I went to the library for information and found out about The Writers’ Market, a book put out each year with information on agents and publishers.  I selected agents I thought fit what I was writing and sent a query letter. The first agent agreed to work with me. However, he wanted upfront money“to … [Read More...]