Frequently Asked Questions
In no particular order!
In no particular order!
Will Frances Fennelwick, a secondary character in both your LIH books (The Reluctant Guardian and A Mother for His Family) get her own story?
I love Frances! There's no artifice in her at all, and she's smart, spunky, and brave. My intention from Day 1 was to have her go through her own romantic adventure. However, the Love Inspired Historical line closed before that could happen. Nevertheless, I plan to give Frances her own story someday in the near future. She has a lot yet to say!
I want to write romance novels. What should I do?
Read, read, read, and then write, write, write! Finish that book and allows others to look at it: join critique groups, enter contests put on by writing associations and chapters, and take courses on craft/attend conferences. Keep in mind that very few novelists publish their first book, although it does happen. Be teachable and practice, and the story of your heart may well go to print. It happened for me! It took several years, but it happened!
Do I really have to finish the book? Can't I just send an editor or an agent my idea?
A completed manuscript is proof to an editor or an agent that you are diligent and capable of accomplishing a project. Established authors can sell on ideas, but new authors tend to have to put in a lot of work putting together proposals.
Why don't you write contemporary stories?
I have some contemporary ideas rattling around in my brain...who knows? I might just yet.
How do you pronounce your last name?
We pronounce it "Deets."
Will there be a sequel to My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho (from Barbour Publishing)?
While most everyone's story is wrapped up at the end, in my mind, there are plenty of new adventures for the existing and new characters. However, no sequel is planned.
I love Frances! There's no artifice in her at all, and she's smart, spunky, and brave. My intention from Day 1 was to have her go through her own romantic adventure. However, the Love Inspired Historical line closed before that could happen. Nevertheless, I plan to give Frances her own story someday in the near future. She has a lot yet to say!
I want to write romance novels. What should I do?
Read, read, read, and then write, write, write! Finish that book and allows others to look at it: join critique groups, enter contests put on by writing associations and chapters, and take courses on craft/attend conferences. Keep in mind that very few novelists publish their first book, although it does happen. Be teachable and practice, and the story of your heart may well go to print. It happened for me! It took several years, but it happened!
Do I really have to finish the book? Can't I just send an editor or an agent my idea?
A completed manuscript is proof to an editor or an agent that you are diligent and capable of accomplishing a project. Established authors can sell on ideas, but new authors tend to have to put in a lot of work putting together proposals.
Why don't you write contemporary stories?
I have some contemporary ideas rattling around in my brain...who knows? I might just yet.
How do you pronounce your last name?
We pronounce it "Deets."
Will there be a sequel to My Heart Belongs in Ruby City, Idaho (from Barbour Publishing)?
While most everyone's story is wrapped up at the end, in my mind, there are plenty of new adventures for the existing and new characters. However, no sequel is planned.