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FINISHING WELL
Posted on May 17, 2022 Leave a Comment
My first two novels went like clockwork, once the literary agency I was signed with decided to publish them through a special Amazon program. Meghan’s Choice was released in November 2017, and Rose’s Redemption followed in 2018. No problem. More about this in the next post.
The WHY of a Degree
Posted on May 10, 2022 Leave a Comment
You might ask WHY I would spend three and half years and lots of money to get a Master of Divinity in my late 60s. The only answer I have is — that I pursue God and His purposes for me.
Two Worlds Update
Posted on May 3, 2022 4 Comments
Transitioning from One World to Another It was a day like no other. Seeing friends in person I’d only seen online before and giving them a hug. If you’re a friend on Facebook, you know I had an incredible day last Thursday. I traveled to Virginia with my husband and another seminary friend — and […]
Two Worlds
Posted on August 3, 2021 4 Comments
It’s been nearly two whole years since I wrote a blog post. At that time, I decided I wouldn’t write another post until I had something to say. Well, I finally have lots to say! This has been a website for writers and ministry. The main focus will be on ministry and healing, and what […]
Writing Romance 101––Part VI
Posted on April 11, 2018 Leave a Comment
We’re still building a heroine named Susie. We don’t know too much about her yet. Here’s a good tip: use little flaws or imperfections to make your heroine someone your readers can identify with. Click to Tweet #amwriting #writingromance101 #craftingtheheroine
April Showers of Blessing—Part II
Posted on April 10, 2018 Leave a Comment
The Bible says, “Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning.” That could mean a season of time where one is sad or depressed. I’ve been there. But truly, joy does come eventually. More on that next week. The challenge is to keep going, keep trying. “And let us not grow […]
March Winds — Part III
Posted on March 27, 2018 Leave a Comment
This is the last week of March. The winds of change are calming down a bit, but they have left their mark on me. I am not the same person I was even three weeks ago…or earlier this year. There are seasons in life when all goes along, time passes, but it seems nothing is […]
March Winds — Part II
Posted on March 20, 2018 1 Comment
“Lord, I want an opportunity, and I want it now! This week!” My desperate prayer seemed to bounce off the ceiling. But within a day or so, God answered my prayer in a powerful way.
March Winds — Part I
Posted on March 13, 2018 Leave a Comment
The month of March started out here in our area with a Nor’Easter. We didn’t get snow, just a little rain. But we also got a lot of wind. #windsofchange #marchforward Spring is on it’s way, but until it gets here, it’s still cold. However, about two and three weeks ago, we had two days […]
Dazzling Dialogue—Part X
Posted on March 7, 2018 Leave a Comment
This week we conclude our series on Dazzling Dialogue. We could probably go on forever, and there are many resources you can look to make your written conversations sparkle and gleam. Six more Tools for Talk will make your dialogue sizzle and shine. Click to Tweet #DazzlingDialogue #amwriting
Donna L.H. Smith 