by Joanne | Jun 19, 2012 | For Readers, Waterbrook Multnomah
Let’s talk heroes. Wait…not the super hero kind in tights. The book kind :). The leading man. The protagonist. The guy. AKA the hero. There are many qualities that make up a hero. In Be Still My Soul, the leading man is Gideon...
by Joanne | Jun 5, 2012 | Covers, My Publishing Journey, The Cadence of Grace Series, Waterbrook Multnomah
Let’s talk book covers. I LOVE book covers. A picture really is worth a thousand words. So I wanted to dig in a little deeper and give you some of my thoughts on the cover for Be Still My Soul. I’ll never forget the first moment I saw the cover. I opened...
by Joanne | May 15, 2012 | Video Blog, Waterbrook Multnomah, Writing
I thought it would be fun to share some of the behind the scenes details of how I write a novel. So here it is! A new vlog with the making of Be Still My Soul. If you’re a writer, I’d love to hear some of your ideas for how you prepare and write. If...
by Joanne | Mar 13, 2012 | My Journal, News and Updates
Welcome to my new website! You know that feeling when you move to a new home and everything sounds and feels just a little different? It feels a lot like that. Minus the handkerchief in the hair and casserole dishes from neighbors, of course 😉 But the dust is settling...
by Joanne | Feb 28, 2012 | For Readers, Video Blog
Here’s a 5 min video where I share 3 fun facts about writing, romance and bluegrass! I have no idea how to edit out my bloopers so you get it all :] The video maker and I were not getting along and I am technologically handicapped. Thank you for...