Christian author; Gold- and multi-award-winning screenwriter; nominated for "Best Role for a Leading Woman," "Best Ensemble Cast," & "Humanitarian" awards
JustRead Tours is hosting a blog tour for my award-winning romantic tragedy short story The Last Valentine. Would you like to give my little story a chance?
Sign-ups are open now! Tour is August 26-28. More details here: https://t.co/1FnMBGOJmb
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@InsightsSam01 Not nervous about betas missing anything. In some stories, I just have specific questions to get a variety of opinions to make sure things are coming through, or not, as intended.
@InsightsSam01 Sometimes I have specific questions for the beta readers about a story to make sure I'm getting everything tied up and understood by readers before sending to the editor. Overall, for betas and editor, I want to know anything you notice to make the story as good as I can get it.
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@InsightsSam01 Chapter-by-chapter notes are helpful. Keeping you in consideration for the future. Not really second-guessing anything. My editor https://t.co/6gYuqKEUcT digs in deep and gives in-depth comments/suggestions. Many of her clients have won prestigious https://t.co/ofoJLnuq3x
@TheresaArueyin1 Have you read Earth's Darkest Hour, Man's Darkest Hour by Richter Cox (my dad, an ordained minister)? This book makes Revelation easier to understand. When I read this book, it was the first time Revelation didn't scare me.
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@InsightsSam01 I'm on the last chapter. I appreciate your offer to beta read, but I'll be sending it to my editor by Monday. Have you been a beta reader for very long? Do you give in-depth notes, only a brief summary, etc.?
@TiffeDraft Thanks! It's Christian women's fiction. "Upon becoming a war widow, a young mother must move past her memories and love her daughter through lost dreams and heart-wrenching grief."
@InsightsSam01 The genre is Christian women's fiction. "Upon becoming a war widow, a young mother must move past her memories and love her daughter through lost dreams and heart-wrenching grief."
This lady is driving down a stretch of road on St. Louis St. in Springfield, Missouri.
She is driving exactly 30
Mph and as she does so the rumble strips create the melody of “America The Beautiful”. This just opened up recently.
The song was chosen as a tribute to America’s open road, the spirit of Route 66 and the upcoming celebration of the country’s 250th anniversary. ❤️🇺🇸
I think that is too cool. Love when towns and cities are patriotic. 💯
Never knew this existed or was a thing. I’ve heard there are other roads in our beautiful country that have other songs as well.
Did you know this existed? Have you ever driven on a road where the rumble strips play a song before? Isn’t that cool?
In Mentor, Ohio, Don Wheeler—who has used a wheelchair for over 20 years—often found himself snowed in during harsh winters. Shovelling his wheelchair ramp could take hours or even days, leaving him isolated at home.
One day, while waiting for an Amazon delivery, Don heard shovelling outside. He looked out and saw the driver, Gequan Fletcher, quietly clearing the entire snow-covered ramp. The driver then delivered the package and left without saying a word.
Don was deeply touched—neighbors had never helped like this. He shared the story online, praising the selfless act. A few days later, Gequan returned for another delivery, and the two finally met. Gequan said he wasn’t seeking recognition; he simply did what he felt was right.
Productivity is THE BEST thing for cultivating new story ideas. I got 1100 words in an hour and a half, sat outside for maybe eight minutes, and BOOM! In drops a new story idea.
Gotta jot it down before getting back to work on the WIP.
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