by M.N. Stroh | Jun 20, 2019 | My Writing, Personal, Serious Writer
Hey Clan! In this episode of Writers Chat, award-winning novelist, Johnnie Alexander, and I, joined with Yahweh Sisterhood Book Club’s Josephine Massaro, to discuss Historical Fiction. We explored the process of conducting research and how to apply it to your...
by M.N. Stroh | Jun 6, 2019 | My Writing, Personal
Hey Clan! Lately, I’ve felt convicted. The intention of this blog was to serve you, my fellow clan members, with writing updates and the progress of my historical fiction series you’ve waited so long to read. So, in an effort to make up for that...
by M.N. Stroh | May 29, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! In this episode of Writers Chat, literary agent, Tamela Hancock Murray, offers insight into the publishing industry. With her unique charm, Tamela addresses the topics we’re eager to hear about. Should you try to follow market trends? How...
by M.N. Stroh | May 16, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! What advice would you give your younger self…or maybe someone just breaking into the writing industry? Writer, Norma Poore, posed this question in our latest author’s panel on Writers Chat. Authors Bethany Jett, Johnnie Alexander, Jean Wise, Jann...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 29, 2019 | Personal
Hey Clan! Ok, so most of you know that earlier in the month I decided to conduct an experiment on Pinterest to save my houseplant. The initial idea was to use Pinterest’s new, innovative tool: Pinterest Lens, to conduct a visual search to identify my plant....
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 25, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! In this episode of Writers Chat, literary agent and author, Hope Bolinger, shares her list of creative tips and tricks to overcome writer’s block. While some may debate over the legitimacy of Writer’s Block, there’s no question Hope’s...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 14, 2019 | Personal, Research
Hey Clan! So I’m on a mission. It’s a dual experiment, really. You see, I have this houseplant… It was given to me as a gift from a wonderful member of my family. But after some blunders on my part (not a green thumb, folks) it began to die. In a...
by M.N. Stroh | Apr 4, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan, In our line of work, we know God is in the business of divine appointments. Be it from the day-to-day connections we make, or the calling to write. In this episode of Writers Chat, our gang gathered for a special open mic, led by Norma Poore, to share How...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 25, 2019 | Historical Fiction, My Writing
Episode 3 “This is an outrage!” the abbot cried, running madly toward Callan. “Cease this bloodshed! ’Tis sacred ground!” Callan could ill afford the man a glance. The Danes overrunning the monastery’s storehouse would escape to their longship with their ill-gotten...
by M.N. Stroh | Mar 23, 2019 | Serious Writer
Hey Clan! We’ve had some wonderful guests this month on Writers Chat with stellar advice for writers. Karin Beery, owner of Write Now Editing, is no exception. In this episode, Karin explains the different kinds of edits authors may need. She also shares little...