Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life.
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Tag Archives: Faith-Based Fiction
Theme or Story: What Comes First?
Which comes first, the theme or the story? Someone asked me that recently as I autographed her book. Did I find a verse or theme in the Bible and wrap a story around it? The answer from others would probably … Continue reading
Posted in Give the Lady a Ride, The Cat Ladys Secret, The Final Ride, The Simulacrum, write tips, Writing, Writing Tips
Tagged Biblical themes, Brad Seggie, Christian Fiction, Faith-Based Fiction, Give the Lady a Ride, Linda W. Yezak, Linda Yezak, The Cat Lady's Secret, The Final Ride, The Simulacrum, theme, Writing
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Music’s Connection to Writing
One touch of a button on my CD player, one second of the galloping beat of “Hooked on an 8-Second Ride,” and I’m there—dead middle of the rodeo arena. Dust, cowboys, bulls so big they measure a foot and a … Continue reading
Posted in Give the Lady a Ride, The Final Ride
Tagged bull riding, Chris LeDoux, Faith-Based Fiction, ranch, rodeo, romance, The Final Ride
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Reminders
July 4th is coming. It’s our 22nd Independence Day in this house, meaning it will be our 22nd family barbecue. The most we’ve ever cooked for is 40, the fewest 15, but any way you look at it, it’s a … Continue reading
Pat and Talon–Through Katie’s Eyes
When Patricia Talbert first met Katie Pierson, her immediate response was pure jealousy. A natural reaction, considering Katie wrapped herself around Talon Carlson like sparkly Christmas paper. But Katie, Chance Davis, and Talon have history together, having been raised in … Continue reading
The Newlyweds
If you’ve read this blog for any length of time, you’ll remember that I was supposed to write a novella about a couple of other characters from Give the Lady a Ride, Marie Lambeau and Chance Davis. Since I never could … Continue reading
Newbies on the Ranch
As I’ve said before, I didn’t intend for Give the Lady a Ride to be a series. I’ll be taking a course on creating a series at the ACFW Conference this August, but for now, I just had to wing it. … Continue reading