If you read The Land Uncharted, you know the Uncharted storyline begins in the year 2025 in a hidden land that was settled in the 1860s by Americans. In the Uncharted series, the characters refer to their history as the founders’ story. Tidbits of the founders’ story are given throughout the Uncharted books and many readers have expressed their desire to read the story of how the founders came to the Land.
*~*~*~ Good news! ~*~*~*
I spent last winter writing the first book of the founders’ story. It’s titled Aboard Providence. I’m super excited to let you know that I've signed Aboard Providence with Christian publisher CrossRiver Media!
I’m celebrating with a giveaway. Enter to win the first three Uncharted books so you’re all caught up and ready for the journey Aboard Providence!
I recently asked
a few authors if they could give a new writer one sentence of advice, what
would it be. From award winning authors, New
York Times best sellers, and powerhouse indies, here are their replies:
“Develop perseverance, a thick skin, and a love of rewriting
because it takes all three to last more than a year in a writing gig.” – Angela Hunt, Christy Award winning author with more than four million copies of
her books sold worldwide
“Finish the
book.” – Melissa Gorzelanczyk,
author of Arrows, coming January 2016
from Randon House/Delacorte Press
“Measure your success as a writer in terms of things you can
control—writing to the best of your ability, making your page count, finishing
a project—not in terms of things you can’t.” – Lisa Wingate,
Christy Award winning author of The Story
Keeper
“Invest time and money in books,
magazines, classes, conferences, critique groups, and webinars on the craft of
writing, and then hang out with interesting people.” –Kathy Nickerson, award winning
author of Thirty Days to Glory
“To help you find your voice,
visualize the one person you know who best represents your target audience and
write as if you’re writing personally to him or her.” – Jennifer Case Cortez
“Starting a novel is like any new relationship; make your
book feel special or it will get bored with you.” – Cynthia Port, author of Kibble Talk
“Find
a critique partner or group who write in your genre so you will grow as a
writer, learn the craft, and forge deep friendships with kindred spirits based
on the work you critique and the critiques you’ll receive.” – Heidi McCahan, author of Unraveled
“If you know
you’re supposed to be writing, prepare to push past multiple rejections, harsh
critiques, and disheartening feedback to the reward at the end of the tunnel:
finding your true readers, who will enjoy your books and tell others about
them!” –Heather Day Gilbert, author of God’s Daughter
“Learn to thrive—in the struggle, in
the joy, in the creative process—flourish in the messiness of it all.” – Christina Yother, author of the Hollow Hearts series
“Study and know
your genre back and forth, and make sure your cover, blurb, and contents all
align with what the reader expects from that genre.” – Victorine E. Lieske, New York Times and USA Today best selling author
“You are the only person in the entire world
that can write what you do, so believe, keep going and shine.” – Megan Easley-Walsh
“Take advice and guidance from experienced editors and fellow
authors, but never allow them to change the story you feel driven to write.” – Paul Cwalina, author of Dropping Stones
“Write even when
you don't feel like it.” – Lindsey M. Bell, author of Searching for Sanity
“Don’t write
what’s trending and don’t write for the market, rather, dig deep and write the
story God purposed only you to tell.” – Brenda S. Anderson, author of the Coming Home series
“Learn your
craft and persevere.” – Debra L. Butterfield, author of Carried by
Grace
“Take a day of rest from your writing--that means promoting it as well!” – Lauren H. Brandenburg, author of The Books of The Gardener Series
“Don’t make it
hard for people to find you.” – Marianne Sciucco, author of Kindle bestseller Blue
Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's Love Story
“Read, read, read and write, write, write.” – RJ Thesman, author of the Reverend G series
“Write what
inspires you and not what you think will inspire readers.” – T.I. Lowe, best selling author of Lulu’s Café
“Write from the
secret places of your soul; only by risking your heart can you craft a powerful
story that will touch readers.” Katy Huth Jones, author of Leandra's
Enchanted Flute
“Read your work
aloud—it will show you your grammar errors, but more importantly it will teach
you cadence and rhythm and help you find your voice.” – C.M. Keller, author of Screwing
Up Time, an Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award Quarterfinalist
“If you want to
grow as a writer, never be satisfied with your original efforts: you must fearlessly
self-edit and rewrite.” – Sarah Ashwood,
author of The Sunset Lands Beyond series
“Write what you
want to know, and teach your readers as you learn.” – Lars D. H. Hedbor, author of Tales From a Revolution Series
“Never give up
because the only good writing is rewriting.” – Steve Stroble, author of Fool’s
Gold
“Cultivate patience, and enjoy the journey.” – Margaret Lynette Sharp, author of Sisters and
Rivals
“Write the story you feel in your heart, not the one others
tell you to write.” – Shannon L. Brown, award winning author
of The Feather Chase
“Join a critique group and never
stop honing your craft!” –
Regina Tittel, author of the Ozark Durham series
“Take the time to find your own voice and when you do, don’t
be afraid to use it.” – Barbara Hartzler, author of The Nexis Secret
“Join a supportive group online or face to face, where you
can collaborate with other writers.” –
Melissa Miles, author of Burning Prospects
“Writing is a gift of expression and creativity; don’t be afraid to share
the work, improve the stories, and learn life lessons along the way.” – Julie Gilbert, author of the Devya's Children Book series
“When faced with a roadblock, press on with courage.” –Nancy Kay Grace, author of The Grace Impact
