Today on Lit Up with Angela Breidenbach, Davalynn Spencer visits about the inspiration her family and Colorado lifestyle have on her novels. Don't miss my insights on attending the Connecting Writers with Hollywood conference and an upcoming new release, Out Of Their Element, a collection of 4 full-length contemporary romance novels by Angela Breidenbach, Robin Lee Hatcher, Vickie McDonough, and Deborah Raney. My book in this collection, Footprints On Her Heart, is in edits now. Look for interviews with the other authors in this collection coming this summer as well. I'll be putting my individual full-length novel out in paperback as the sequel to A Healing Heart. About Davalynn Spencer: Wife and mother of professional rodeo bullfighters, Davalynn Spencer writes cowboy romance. She is an ECPA and Publisher's Weekly bestselling author and winner of the Will Rogers Gold Medallion for Inspirational Western Fiction. And she's fairly certain her previous career as a rodeo journalist and crime-beat reporter prepared her for life in Colorado, wrangling Blue the Cowdog and mouse detectors Annie and Oakley. Connect with her at http://davalynnspencer.com/ Davalynn's Social Media: Quarterly Newsletter sign-up: http://eepurl.com/xa81D Website: http://www.davalynnspencer.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorDavalynnSpencer Twitter: https://twitter.com/davalynnspencer Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/5051432.Davalynn_Spencer Pinterest: https://pinterest.com/davalynnspencer/boards/ Amazon Author: https://www.amazon.com/Davalynn-Spencer/e/B002EZUEZK ChristianAuthorsNetwork.com: http://christianauthorsnetwork.com/davalynn-spencer/ About Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1 Books mentioned: An Unexpected Redemption by Davalynn Spencer Out of Their Element by Angela Breidenbach, Robin Lee Hatcher, Vickie McDonough, and Deborah Raney Getting Your Story Straight by Diane Drake

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Davalynn Spencer & insights on Connecting Writers with Hollywood

Great information for authors who'd like their books to become movies as Angela Breidenbach of #LitUpRadio interviews JD DeWitt of Connecting Writers with Hollywood conference happening June 7-9, 2018 in Spokane, WA. http://CWWH2018.com Social Media for Connecting Hollywood with Writers: https://www.facebook.com/adaptforfilm/ https://twitter.com/adaptforfilm Tips on: Proper attendee pitching and connecting with speakers, producers, agents, and managers. Ideas on how to prepare to meet Hollywood people. How to show your work in the best light for the best results. Bloopers from last year's conference...(what not to do). Getting to know the speakers and people taking pitches at the CWWH2018.com conference. Bring a "One Sheet" whether the person taking your pitch keeps it or refers to it. About the CWWH2018.com conference:#CWWH2018 CWWH brings together writers, producers, managers and agents. It is one of the most accessible and affordable conferences of its kind. In attendance are producers in search of their next project, film agents ready to take on new clients and pro-screenwriters prepared to teach novelists the art of screenwriting. At this conference, you will not be competing with hundreds of writers. We wish for everyone to feel like their voices are heard and provide an atmosphere of support and access. I am very pleased to announce that this year we are introducing Connect Groups! This is a small group setting where attendees will have an hour with our featured speakers, the topics will vary and be of valuable information. Speakers DIANE DRAKE Screenwriter/Author Diane is an accomplished professional screenwriter, writing instructor, story consultant, speaker, and author. DAVE TROTTIER Teacher/Script Consultant/Author Dave is an award-winning teacher and in-demand script consultant, author of The Screenwriter's Bible. RICH COWAN Partner of North by Northwest Productions Rich Cowan is a partner of North by Northwest Productions, a full-service film and video production company. DAVID KATSMAN Literary Manager/Producer David Katsman is a literary manager/producer at LINK Entertainment, and is based in Los Angeles. STEPHANIE A. JOHNSON President Stephanie A. Johnson is the President of Clover Entertainment, Inc. MAX TIMM Director / President Max - Director of Education and Outreach with the ISA, President of The Story Farm Development and Coaching service LAURA BRADFORD Agent and Founder Laura Bradford founded and established the Bradford Literary Agency. FELICITY WREN Producer/Dramaturge/Consultant/Actor Felicity Wren is the Development Director at International Screenwriters' Association. ROBIN MCLAIN Director of Operations Robin McLain is the Director of Operations at 5 x 5 Media SUZY SAMMONS President Suzy Sammons is the President of Dove.org JAN CLINE Emcee Jan Cline is the Emcee for Connecting Writers with Hollywood SHARI SMILEY Literary Manager Shari Smiley is the Literary Manager at Gotham Group RICH PELUSO Executive Vice President Rich Peluso is the Executive Vice President of AFFIRM Films, a division of Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE). JARROD MURRAY Literary Manager/Producer Jarrod Murray is the Literary Manager/Producer at Epicenter WILL FENDON Strategic Partner Strategic Partner with Cast Iron Studios About JD DeWitt: Founder and a literary manager, JD owns 5 Sons Media, a Literary Management Firm, representing authors and screenwriters. 5 Sons Media clientele are award-winning best-sellers with a well established readership. Primarily, we meet with potential clients based on referrals or at distinguished writers' conferences. http://JDDeWitt.com About Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach: About Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

JD DeWitt Connecting Writers with Hollywood - Books to Movies

Lit Up Radio host, Angela Breidenbach, joins forces with Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, Liz Tolsma, Jennifer VanderKlipp to launch the Pencildancers Readers and Review Crew with our head librarian/archivist, Bree Herron, as admin of the new book club. This new book club and review crew or readers who enjoy historicals, romances, contemporary fiction, WWII fiction, devotionals, some cozy and suspense genres, and Christian living (otherwise known in the regular market as self help with Christian elements). In this episode, we invite you to join us for the 4-day launch party! You'll also get to know each of the authors a little better and find out who Bree is and why she's an integral part of the team to serve our readers in the book club. When's the party? All weekend April 19-22, with special appearances by the Pencildancers team for live video feeds. But commenting and entering for prizes will happen all day every day. Prizes include books, jewelry, and other surprises chosen at random. Note: Any prizes that require postal service will need to be to US addresses only. How to join the new Pencildancers Readers and Review Crew: On Facebook, request to join and our Head Librarian will check in with you. Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/groups/906448092770395/?ref=br_rs Once you're in the new book club, you'll be able to access the party page. But in case you have a tough time finding it, here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1620146614769238/ Bree Herron's website: http://BibliophileReviews.com Diana Brandmeyer's website: http://DianaBrandmeyer.com Liz Tolsma's website: http://LizTolsma.com Jennifer Vander Klipp's website: http://JenniferVanderKlipp.com About Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

New Book Club-Pencildancers

Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach, visits with Linda F. Radke, founder of Story Monsters LLC, about StoryMonsters.com, tips to building a successful career in children's literature, how to find an expert with experience to help you, volunteerism to gain resume experience, contests for credibility, getting your books into and booking events in schools, and helping children become both literate and experience writing for Story Monsters Ink magazine. Awesome tips on marketing, indie publishing, and building a career in the publishing industry. Executive editor for submissions and guidelines for both adults writing for children and for child reporters, as mentioned in this episode, Cristy@storymonsters.com Website: www.StoryMonsters.com Magazine: Story Monsters Ink https://issuu.com/storymonstersink Social Media: www.Facebook.com/storymonsters Instagram: StoryMonsters Twitter: StoryMonsters About Lit Up guest, Linda F. Radke: Linda F. Radke is the president of Story Monsters LLC and publisher of Story Monsters Ink® magazine. For more than 30 years, she has been ahead of the game in producing and marketing award-winning books for all ages. Clients and the media describe Radke as an industry leader in creativity, innovation, and customer service. She has received numerous publishing, public relations, and marketing awards, including being named "Book Marketer of the Year" by Book Publicists of Southern California. Tireless in her efforts of helping authors make their dreams a reality, Radke's motto is, "You can't compromise on quality. Do it right or don't do it all!" Radke's foray into publishing began with a desire to print a how-to book to complement the household employment agency she owned. For Radke, teased on more than one occasion about having "printer's ink in her veins," the experience of publishing the book was exhilarating, which prompted her to change careers without looking back. In 1985, Radke launched Five Star Publications, Inc. She went on to add marketing and publicity services, networking opportunities, and special event coordination with the goal to help deserving authors achieve visibility. A former special education teacher for grades K-12, Radke is dedicated to helping kids develop a love for reading and writing. To that end, she created the Story Monsters Approved! designation program which tells parents, teachers, and librarians they are giving children the very best. In 2014, Radke published her very first magazine, Story Monsters Ink, which has been named among the "great magazines for kids and teens" by School Library Journal. Since that time, Kids Can Publish has been merged with Story Monsters Ink. On the heels of the success of the Story Monster brand, in 2016, Radke founded Story Monsters LLC to bring all of her services together under one umbrella. Today, Radke continues to target and brand the services Story Monsters LLC offers to authors, children, parents, teachers, and librarians with programs such as the Dragonfly Book Award Contests, School Express Press, SchoolBookings.com, and AuthorsandExperts.com. Radke is also a member of the Children's Book Council, National Federation of Press Women, and Independent Book Publishing Association. Based in Chandler, Arizona, Linda F. Radke is passionate about her work and is invested in serving her community. Radke's personal hobbies include camping, photography, and enjoying time with her family and their German Shepard, Riley. About Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach: About Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

Storymonsters.com, contests, Children's writing

Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach welcomes Rachel S. Neal as we discuss how to create your own book covers, write biblical fiction, tips on critique groups, and discuss Rachel's new book, When Jonah Ran. Books mentioned: When Jonah Ran How to Mend a Broken Star A Healing Heart Tips on making your own cover art: Use a design program like Photoshop or Affinity. Buy stock art, if you're not an artist: Dreamstime, Thinkstock, Lightstock, etc. where you can buy photos. Look for royalty-free, read the details before purchasing to know the license (how many copies, what type of use, etc.) Watch out for the allowance to (or not) manipulate a photo for a unique look such as changing the color of the dress or the model's hair. Tips on writing biblical fiction: About Rachel: Rachel S. Neal is an author living under the big sky of Montana. Her books are self-published and provide a means to fund charitable causes. Samaritan's Purse and Answers in Genesis are two of her favorites. Where you might happen across Rachel: Anywhere her feet can go. She likes to walk, taking her camera along for an adventure. The Oregon coast is a favorite, walking with her husband, sand between her toes and a pocketful of treasure. In her garden- planting, dividing, weeding, pruning, and just being. Anywhere that sells concrete, paint, fabric, glue, or second-hand goods. So many projects, so little time. On the couch beneath a cat, a cup of coffee, notebooks, Bible, or any I-can't-stop-reading-til-the-last-page tale. On her knees, seeking grace that never runs dry... Rachel's website: GraceByTheGallon.com About your Lit Up host, Angela: Angela's website: AngelaBreidenbach.com Angela's newsletter: A-Muse-ings As promised in this episode, Prociutto Egg Cups Recipe (learned from the Better Homes & Gardens special issue on Mediterranean Diet, April 2018) Spray the inside of a muffin tin, line with prociutto covering the bottom and sides with one layer, crack an egg into the well, slice grape or cherry tomatoes in half and place on top of egg white, drop a tsp. of pesto on top. Bake at 350 degrees for 20-22 min. Note: The eggs should be slightly unfinished as they finish setting up for a couple of minutes after taking them out of the oven. Each oven is different, so experiment with the doneness to your preference.

How to write biblical fiction

Waiting, waiting, and waiting to be published. What can you learn? How can you grow? What can you do in the process to forward your career? Georgia Daniels visits with Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach, on this touchy topic for creative people, 7 Ways to Avoid Delaying Publication. Website: georgianadaniels.com (lots of information on the writers life and how to handle the hard parts like waiting, rejection, handling criticism, and how to stay motivated) Books mentioned on air: Shadows of Hope (Barbour, April 2018) A story of hope in the aftermath of inconceivable betrayal and broken dreams. What if you struggled with infertility but unknowingly befriended your husband's pregnant mistress? What if the woman you were seeing behind your wife's back gets pregnant, threatening your job and marriage? What if your boyfriend never told you he was married and you discover you're pregnant? Crisis pregnancy worker Marissa Moreau suspects her husband is cheating, but little does she know how close to home her husband's infidelity hits. College student Kaitlyn Farrows is floundering after a relationship with her professor leaves her pregnant. Soon she lands a job and a support system at the local pregnancy resource center and things seem to be turning around. But when Marissa and Kaitlyn become friends, neither one knows they share a connection-Colin, Marissa's husband and Kaitlyn's former professor. When their private lives collide, the two women must face the ultimate test of their faith and choose how to move forward as they live in the shadows of hope. More books mentioned on this episode: Table for One (White Rose Press) A Daughter's Redemption (Love Inspired) The Captive Brides Collection (Barbour Publishing) A Healing Heart (Abingdon Press) About our guest: Georgiana Daniels is a Christian author, blogger, and homeschooling mom who lives with her husband and three daughters in sunny Arizona. She's written ten novels, but only 2 have been published with a third one coming out in April called Shadows of Hope. The long wait between published books has given her ample time and opportunity to learn how to wait like a winner. Find Georgiana on Social Media: Facebook.com/authorgeorgianadaniels Instagram: @authorgeorgianadaniels Twitter @georgianadMore About Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Don't miss the Genealogy Workshop on 3/24/2018 in Missoula, MT Discovering Your Ancestors with Angela. Includes a choice of a free online class from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and more gifts to help you do your own genealogy research. Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1 7 Mistakes Guaranteed to Delay Publication (You can find more at Writerly Tidbits link on GeorgianaDaniels.com) 1. Craft Issues/Poorly Educated on the Writing Craft 2. Wrong Posse 3. Disappearing 4. Low Production 5. Changing Genres 6. Rewriting the Same Book Over and Over 7. Scattered Focus

7 Ways to Avoid Delaying Publication

Kathy Ide visits with Angela Breidenbach on Lit Up Radio about the SoCal Christian Writers' Conference 2018. What to expect, how to register, what makes it valuable, and more... Website: https://socalcwc.com Books mentioned:​ Proofreading Secrets of Best-Selling Authors Kathy is the Editor/Compiler of Fiction Lover's Devotional series and her latest book is Capitalization Dictionary. About our guest: Kathy Ide is a published author, freelance editor, co-owner of the Christian Editor Network LLC, and director of two Christian writers' conferences-Mount Hermon in Northern California and the new SoCal Christian Writers' Conference in Southern California. Social Media: FB: SoCal Christian Writers' Conference (https://www.facebook.com/socalcwc/) TWITTER: @SoCalCWC (https://twitter.com/SoCalCWC) INSTA: @socalcwc (https://www.instagram.com/socalcwc/) www.KathyIde.com Don't miss the Genealogy Workshop on 3/24/2018 in Missoula, MT Discovering Your Ancestors with Angela. Includes a choice of a free online class from the National Institute for Genealogical Studies and more gifts to help you do your own genealogy research. More about Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

SoCal Christian Writers Conference

Lori Boruff of Christian Communicators visits with Lit Up Radio host, Angela Breidenbach, about becoming a speaker and an upcoming conference to help you do just that! SPECIAL! If you register for the conference before March 15th, 2018 and mention you heard about it here on Lit Up, you'll receive a discount! Thank you to the Christian Communicators Conference for providing that for our listeners. AND at the end of this episode, due to the many questions I've received about inspirational romance, I've added a short segment helping those who may want to write, review, and/or read inspirational romance with tips on publishing and understanding what "clean", "sweet", and industry jargon means in the Christian publishing industry. Website: LoriBoruff.com Christian Communicators 2018 Conference Book: Hope in the Ruins - A Rescue and Recovery Plan for Hearts in Crisis Mini bio: Lori Boruff co-directs Christian Communicators - an annual speaker training conference to educate, validate and launch women in their ministries. She is a keynote speaker with Stonecroft Ministries, certified life-plan coach and author. Lori resides in Illinois where faith, family and friends bring joy to her life. Social Media: FB @loriboruff.lifecoach Don't miss the upcoming Genealogy Workshop in Missoula, MT 3/24/18 at 11am. Discovering Your Ancestors with Angela Breidenbach. The National Institute for Genealogical Studies is helping get you started. All present will receive gifts including a choice of one free online genealogy class, a family tree to start you on the journey, and a family group sheet. Book signing after and time to visit with Angela about your questions. More about Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Lit Up! with Angela Breidenbach, a show for creatives and those who want to know what makes them tick! Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

How to become a speaker & special feature what is inspirational romance?

How do you recover when you hit rock bottom? How do you create a business that supports your creativity? Earl B. Heard of Big Media Solutions and the Bic Alliance shares how he built an energy magazine into a corporate giant so he could share books and movies to enhance lives. Tips for you on business-building, networking, finances, and more... Books and movies mentioned today: Rock Bottom and Back (coming to Uplift TV in March) If you'd like more information on people who have overcome circumstances, addiction, disastrous health situations and more, please visit RockBottomandBack.com because you can make a stunning comeback, too. Read or view stories that will inspire you toward your own victory. It's What We Do Together That Counts Earl's Pearls hardback available Or Earl's Pearls free ebook Michael Learns to Listen (children's book) A Gift Horse movie with stars John Schneider, Kyla Kenedy, and Candi Brooks Urban Country (coming soon, in development now) Gems of Wisdom: The Treasure of Experience Websites: BIC Media Solutions: https://bicmediasolutions.com/ BIC Alliance: http://www.bicmagazine.com/ About our guest: Earl B. Heard is the founder and CEO of Business and Industry Communications (BIC) Alliance, which includes IVS Investment Banking, BIC Recruiting, and BIC Media Solutions (BMS)- a custom publishing, event planning, and media investment company. He is also the publisher of BIC Magazine, the Western Hemisphere's largest multi-industry energy publication. In addition to "Rock Bottom and Back," Earl has published six books through BMS: "It's What We Do Together That Counts," "Energy Entrepreneurs," "Industry Achievers," "Earl's Pearls," "Michael Learns to Listen," and "Louisiana Sports Legends and Heroes-Leaving a Legacy". In 2014, BMS expanded its media investments into co-producing and marketing inspirational, faith-based films, including "A Gift Horse," starring John Schneider. BMS has also produced a companion DVD for "Rock Bottom and Back-From Desperation to Inspiration". As an inspirational speaker, Earl shares his wealth of knowledge about how to become successful both personally and professionally. Earl resides in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, with his wife, Alice "Bodi" Heard. Be sure to attend the Genealogy Workshop titled Discovering Your Past with Angela Breidenbach on 3/24/2018 at the Garden of Read'n in Missoula, MT. Special gifts provided for all in-person attendees by the National Institute for Genealogical Studies includes a choice of a free online class, a family tree form, and a family group sheet to get you started discovering your own ancestors! More about Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

Recovering When You Hit Rock Bottom

Cheryl Ricker joins Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach, to talk about ghostwriting memoirs with the person whose story needs to be told. Tips on ghostwriting, how to collaborate on the story, and how to tell the story using plot points rather than the day-by-day. This episode is a perfect dovetail off of last week's Writing Memoir topic. Cheryl's Website: cherylricker.com About our guest: Cheryl Ricker has a degree in Creative Writing from York University in Toronto, Canada, and studied Theology at Christ For the Nations Institute in Dallas, TX. She has written or contributed to six books. She ghostwrote and collaborated on two memoirs: Books Mentioned: Rush of Heaven: One Woman's Miraculous Encounter with Jesus (Zondervan) Josiah's Fire: Autism Stole his words, God gave him a Voice (BroadStreet) The Good Gift Giver: 21 Days of Blessings Cheryl's Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AuthorCherylRicker/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/CherylRicker LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cherylricker/ About Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Apple Podcasts/iTunes: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/lit-up/id1232892304?mt=2 Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1 Angela's memoir is Gems of Wisdom: The Treasure of Experience

Ghostwriting, Collaboration, & Memoirs pt2

Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach, talks with Linda S. Clare about how she used her own life story in both novel and memoir writing. Linda has taught memoir writing at community college, in writing conferences, and has an upcoming track at the Mount Hermon Christian Conference co-teaching with Kay Marshall Strom. Mount Hermon Christian Conference About Linda: Linda Clare has been a freelance writer for more than 25 years. In addition to teaching writing, she coaches writers. Her blog, Linda Clare's Writer's Tips, focuses on providing weekly "writer's tips you can actually use." She is the award-winning author of six books and many articles, short stories, and essays. She coauthored a nonfiction book, Lost Boys and the Moms Who Love Them(Waterbrook, 2002) with Melody Carlson and Heather Harpham Kopp, wrote two nonfiction books with Kristen Johnson Ingram, and has published two novels, The Fence My Father Built (Abingdon 2009) and A Sky without Stars (Abingdon 2014). She lives in Eugene, Oregon, and is represented by Nick Harrison of Wordserve Literary. Follow Linda's writing tips and Miss Crankypants at http://lindasclare.com Books Mentioned in today's episode: The Fence My Father Built (Abingdon Press) also in audiobook. A Sky Without Stars (Abingdon Press) also in audiobook. A Healing Heart (Abingdon Press) also in audiobook, hardback. The Art of Memoir by Mary Karr also in audiobook, hardback. About Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down and roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Apple Podcasts: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach Angela's A-Muse-ing Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1

Writing Memoirs guest Linda S. Clare

Lit Up host, Angela Breidenbach, visits with authors Cynthia L. Simmons and Rebecca DeMarino about their historical novels and how they used real people, real history, and genealogy to write beautiful historical romance. Cynthia L. Simmons shares how she discovered counterfitting in the Confederacy and a little known historical love story featured in her book, Pursuing Gold, set in the Civil War era. An interesting element is the true love story are secondary characters from the real McCallie family. A Chattanooga native, Cynthia L Simmons and her husband have five children and reside in Atlanta. A Bible teacher and former homeschool mother, she writes a column for Leading Hearts Magazine. She conducts writing workshops, served as past president of Christian Authors Guild & directs Atlanta Christian Writing Conference. Cynthia is fond of history and offers younger ladies the elegance of God's wisdom. She hosts Heart of the Matter Radio and co-founded Homeschool Answers. Her author website is www.clsimmons.com. About the book we mentioned today: Pursuing Gold by Cynthia L. Simmons - With his father dead and his business partner incapacitated, Peter Chandler inherits the leadership of a bank in economic crisis. With only a newly-minted college degree and little experience, Peter joins his partner's daughter, Mary Beth Roper, in a struggle to keep C&R Bank afloat while the Civil War rages around Chattanooga. Political pressure for unsecured loans of gold to the government stirs up trouble as tempers and prices rise. Their problems multiply when Mary Beth discovers counterfeit money with Peter's forged signature. Can they find the forger before the bank fails? The two friends must pursue gold on behalf of their business, as they learn to pursue their heavenly Father to find hope and peace. Find your copy here Pursuing Gold"It was genealogy that led to our discovery of the lighthouse!" When Rebecca DeMarino journeyed with her mom to Long Island, NY, to see the lighthouse named after her ancestor, she didn't know she would step back in time and pen her first novel. Our next guest is Rebecca DeMarino, who used her 9th great grandparents' true love story to tell American history in her novel. Be sure to get Rebecca's latest release, To Follow Her Heart (July 2016) book #3 in The Southold Chronicles series from Revell/Baker. The Lighthouse Love Story as told by a descendent, Rebecca DeMarino. What's the story about? Duty and love ~ only one has the power to make Patience Terry's life complete in a world of high seas, tall ships, daring journeys, and yearning hearts. The series is historical romance based on the real lives of her 9th great-grandparents, Mary and Barnabas Horton. Mary was her inspiration for the first novel, A Place in His Heart, which sold as the 3-book series and debuted in 2014. The second novel is To Capture Her Heart, with the Hortons on Long Island and a Native American woman stars as the heroine. Follow Rebecca at: www.RebeccaDeMarino.com Facebook.com/AuthorRebeccaDeMarino Twitter @RebeccaDeMarino Follow Angela Breidenbach at: AngelaBreidenbach.com All social media including Facebook/Twitter/Instgram/Pinterest is @AngBreidenbach

How to write real history into novels

DIY Your Book Trailer Tracee Garner shares with us how to create simple, effective book trailers. But we also get into some excellent tips on dictation for not only your books, but emails and messages to beef up your business management. About Tracee: Tracee Lydia Garner is an award-winning author who writes stories full of complex heros and heroines who experience tough but realistic life challenges. Fatal Opposition, the third in a series examines adopted brothers who've formed a special bond and face deception and harsh realities on their quest for love. Social Media: www.Teegarner.com, Twitter - @Teegarner Facebook.com/TeeGarnerWrites Tracee's latest book: Fatal Opposition - Book 3 in the Parker Brother's Trilogy More than anything, she wants to be a part of something that feels right.... Cashell Bruer has lived a sheltered life. When she meets handsome NFL rookie James Parker on her birthday, she's smitten. With him, she can truly begin to live. But will he want her when he discovers she has a heart condition? Not to mention her new job involves polishing his bad boy image! He longs to make his adoptive family and his team proud, while making peace with his past... James Parker has it all, a family who chose him, and a coveted spot on an NFL team. When lovely, spirited Cashell keeps turning up in his life, he wonders if she's the one to share it all. But what if her only interest in him is status? And even worse, what if his search for his real family ends up putting her in danger? Tracee's book trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Czm70IdsrY More about Lit Up host and author, Angela Breidenbach: Angela Breidenbach writes romance through the ages, teaches the business of writing, hosts the radio show Lit Up, and is in process of getting her genealogical studies degree. She's the president of the Christian Authors Network. Angela lives in Missoula, MT with her hubby and Muse, a trained fe-lion, who can shake hands, lay down, roll over, and jump through a hoop. Surprisingly, Angela can also. http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/Pinterest: @AngBreidenbach Apple Podcasts: Lit Up With Angela Breidenbach Newsletter: http://eepurl.com/0VjH1 Angela's latest books include an historical romance collection, a devotional for writers and creatives, and a contemporary romance... Historical Romance: The Captive Brides Non-Fiction: Worthy to Write Pending Contemporary Romance: Out of Her Element (4 full-length contemporary romances by Angela Breidenbach, Robin Lee Hatcher, Vickie McDonough, and Deborah Raney) will be out in February 2018.

DIY Your Book Trailer

Angela Breidenbach discusses the elements of professional editing with author, Pencildancer, and professional editor, Jennifer Vander Klipp. Learn about Jennifer's latest novel, Protective Custody. Also on Apple Podcasts. Today's show is brought to you by the book, Worthy to Write. Pick up your copy on Amazon in either ebook or paperback. God gave you a voice and all those ideas swirling in your head for a reason: to write them so that you can make a difference in the world. Let's tackle those fears together because you are Worthy to Write! Jennifer Vander Klipp has worked for Zondervan/Harper Collins as an editor and now runs her own independent editing and publishing company. She's a mom navigating the teens while battling her daughter's juvenile arthritis, exploring the delights of her son's autism, and keeping gluten free. Find more about Jennifer's editing business: Tandem Services, Publishing Services and Creative Projects Management www.TandemServicesJVK.com Discover more about Angela Breidenbach, and her books, at http://AngelaBreidenbach.com Jennifer's book on the show today: Protective Custody

Professional Editing Tips

Guest, Diana LeSire Brandmeyer, bestselling author tells us why she is both traditionally and indie published. We talk AMS (Amazon) Ads, Bookfunnel, and finding keywords. Diana is the founder of the Pencildancers Blog, and co-wrote Worthy to Write with Angela Breidenbach, Liz Tolsma, and Jennifer Vander Klipp. Get your copy of Worthy to Write. Blank page tying your stomach in knots? 30 prayers to help you tackle that fear! Worthy to Write available now.

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