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Colleen Coble writes romantic suspense with a strong atmospheric element. A lovable animal of some kind--usually a dog--always populates her novels. She can be bribed with DeBrand mocha truffles.
Denise Hunter writes women's fiction and love stories with a strong emotional element. Her husband says he provides her with all her romantic material, but Denise insists a good imagination helps too.
Diann Hunt writes romantic comedy and humorous women's fiction. She has been happily married forever, loves her family, chocolate, her friends, chocolate, her dog, and well, chocolate.
Cheryl Hodde writes romantic medical suspense under the pen name of Hannah Alexander, using all the input she can get from her husband, Mel, for the medical expertise. For fun she hikes and reads. Out of guilt, she rescues discarded cats. She and Mel are presently taking orders from four pampered strays.
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What darling girls! They alone are distraction enough!
Hi, Diann!
Sunshine is my biggest distraction. All I want to do is go outside and play, but then I'll be far away from my notebooks and laptop.
I know the feeling, Di! I'm having a hard time focusing since conference too. I think it was because my subconscious was still finding the story. I reread my subplot I came up with in the Donald Maass class and I'm scooting along today again.
Beautiful grandgirls! Good luck getting back on track.
Blogs I like to read. :-)
Kristen, I love how you start out with "Hi, Diann!"--makes me feel like we're old friends ready to catch up on things! :-)
Girls, can you believe this, I actually got two, count 'em, TWO chapters done today!! I can't believe it! Guess it helped me to write my blog first. :-)
Thanks for your help!
I forgot to add--I'm off to see the grandkids!! ROTFLOL!
Okay, I officially hate you, Di! I'm still struggling with ONE scene!
I've been struggling since the conference, too, in spite of postive feedback and new ideas. By early afternoon I'm ready for a nap.
It's reassuring to know I'm in such esteemed post-conference blahs company. Although, Diann, it sounds like you just bailed on the rest of us! :-)
Beautiful kids. They look like models! No wonder they are a distraction!
Hi Diann -
Those little girls would distract any grandma! Enjoy them -- and write at night :)
Cheri
Oh, I forgot -- the picture looks like there MIGHT be an angel with his wings protecting them -- I love this photo!
Ummm...this blog! LOL!! Seriously, I get distracted by too many things to count. Sometimes I feel like a spiritual ADD believer! "Dear God, thank You for Your many...oh, did a new book come in the mail....that reminds me, I've got to get that review written....help you with your homework? Can't you see I'm in the potty?....hmmm,wonder what's for dinner...Oh, God, thank You for Your many blessings........
You get the picture! How, get to writing, Missy......I miss your humorous reads!
Focus? We have to focus?
Deena, that's hilarious!!! That's exactly how I am these days! From one thing to the other and neglecting my work! Yikes!
So nice to know others are out there who understand. :-)
HI Diann
I, too have shared in mountaintop experiences. When good friends and like minded people meet and learn and worship at a conference like all of you attended-- that is the top of the top of the mountain. It is inspiring and brings you to the very feet of Jesus.
I guess that is why the disciple said to Jesus, "Can't we just stay on this mountaintop and not go back (to daily work/job)? Jesus made it clear that we are to enjoy the mountain top experiences, but life goes on. There are people to reach for Him. Characters who develop and grow in their daily lives, through both the difficult and the not so difficult. To share through your characters, the joy He can bring to each reader in their life.
Your writing is your way of sharing Christ with others. Each author decides how they will fit their faith into the story and be developed in each situation and/or character. THAT is why I love Christian fiction -- all of it!
But, oh how great is the fellowshsip on that mountaintop! I am not surprised some of you are having trouble 'settling back in" to writing.
Remember all that God taught you, your closeness to friends who believe as you do, those intimate moments with Jesus in praying with others. What joy to lift voices in worship and praise with hundreds of others. What praise and worship must await us in heaven with Jesus!
I love to read a book that pulls me into the lives of each character. Wondering if a person will make the right choice, or if they made the wrong choice, what do they do 'make it better'. Choice. Will they make the right one or the wrong one?
My favorite moment is when I am so engrossed in the book, that I have to 'take a minute' to get back into "now" if the phone rings or the dog barks. LOL. I love those books that draw me right on in, whether from the first page, or it takes a few chapters. All of you fit that bill for me!
I am so looking forward to each new book. I wish I could have been at your conference! Thanks so much for taking the time to connect here, with us, where we can share your excitement and tears. I love the picture of each family member and the glimpse into your daily lives.
Your friend,
Cheri
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