My first book, Made Like Martha, will release into the world on July 10th. The publishing path can vary greatly, so I wanted to share 10 things that may surprise you about my book writing journey. *Note: Some of the links in this post are affiliate links, and we will be…
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I had three months to write my book (ten chapters and a five-week bible study). When I turned it in the first time, it was about 80,000 words (yikes!). My fantastic editor may have used the word “tome” to describe it- ha! Now it’s much more manageable with 55,000 words…
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We are honored to host, Laura Dingman, as part of the Author Interview Series. Laura and I were connected through her editor Judy, through Carol Kent’s Speak Up Conference. If you are a writer or speaker, we highly recommend attending this great conference. *Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links. If…
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The author interview series continues, with an exclusive interview with Kate Motaung, author of A Place to Land: A Story of Longing and Belonging. 1. What do you hope readers gain from reading A Place to Land? Oh, many things! 😉 But primarily I pray that their hearts will be stirred…
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I like to know what is expected, when I don’t, I feel lost. Meeting and exceeding expectations are my specialty. Disappointing people is not a favorite pastime. Modern Marthas don’t usually blow things off. They are conscientious and aim to please. We get A’s for effort, not E’s. We work…
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In this season of awakening, let’s plant what will last. I planted the seed in your hearts, and Apollos watered it, but it was God who made it grow.” -1 Corinthians 3:6 (NLT). It was the kind of busy season where you find yourself wearing two different shoes all day but…
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