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2018 Favorite Novels

Posted on January 9, 2019 by Linda W. Yezak

According to Goodreads, I set my goal for 2018 at 36 books. What was I thinking? Between those I edit and those I write, I don’t have time for pleasure reading. By the end of the year, I logged in … Continue reading →

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Especially for Writers

Posted on June 1, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak
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Especially for Writers

Posted on March 16, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak
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The Revision Stage

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

I read my manuscript for Ride to the Altar all the way through, and it’s as bad as I thought. Oy vey. In “2 Tips for Genre Mash-up,” I explained that working two entirely different genres in one book can be difficult … Continue reading →

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Favorite Titles from 2017

Posted on January 8, 2018 by Linda W. Yezak

Sometimes I wish I could just quit everything and read, don’t you? I wish I could earn a living simply by reading. Well, I do read a lot of manuscripts, but that’s a different job. I read 24 books in … Continue reading →

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Let’s Talk Dialogue

Posted on December 12, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

Ever since our vocabulary extended beyond “Mama” and “Dada,” most of us have been engaged in verbal communication, although true communication is rarely limited to voice alone. Human dialogue, human interaction, is a complex series of mechanisms that dictate how … Continue reading →

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Pat and Talon–Through Katie’s Eyes

Posted on May 30, 2016 by Linda W. Yezak

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 →

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Three *Very* Different Books

Posted on November 5, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

One of my favorite perks in this business is the opportunity to read and review books for friends. So far as I know, most writers get to do this–some more than others, and some enjoy it more than others. Some … Continue reading →

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10 Commandments for Christian Writers

Posted on February 6, 2014 by Linda W. Yezak

I’m participating in a blog hop with other ladies from Pelican Book Group. I’m late, I’m afraid–everyone else put their work up yesterday. Since I already had plans for yesterday, I’m putting my post up today. A rare Thursday post. … Continue reading →

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Fastball

Posted on July 17, 2013 by Linda W. Yezak

You’re a scout for a college baseball team. You travel all over the state, watching high school games with an eye toward recruiting the best of the best. The handful of guys that’ll give your college team the edge. You … Continue reading →

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