Writing is Done… Not forever…Just on The Pharaoh’s Daughter! This manuscript has endured the poking, prodding, cutting, and snipping of substantive edits, line edits, copy edits, and proofreading. Now the project manager is finalizing front and back matter–including A FAMILY TREE (yes, we’re working on the graphic–woot!) and a MAP. Next stop is typesetting! After that, I’ll see it one more time–in galley form …
Weekly Writing Project
According to the internet, 81% of Americans would like to write a book someday (and we all know the internet never lies). I was NEVER one of those people. I had no desire to write a book and absolutely no desire to write a novel. The Lord loves to change our plans, doesn’t He? Don’t worry. I’m not going to …
Uncovering the Book Cover Process
Last week, you read a devotional written by one of my BFF (Biblical Fiction Fan) team members. This week, I want to show you the kind of preview information my BFF team members receive. The Book Cover The first draft of a book cover usually arrives 8-9 months before the book’s release. The author’s first peek is one of the most exciting–and most …
New BFF Members on the Way!
It’s time for us to add a few new members to our flock, but I wanted to chat with my original adventurers first! Y’all have been amazing. Patient and full of grace as we’ve worked out some of the kinks and learned together about marketing In the Shadow of Jezebel. Yay, Waterbrook/Multnomah! Most of y’all are aware that I’m with Waterbrook/Multnomah for …
Mesu’s BFFs Pinners’ Contest
Our 1st BFF Contest! For all you Pinterest lovers out there, here’s the scoop… Revell organized a blog tour for me in March, and I received a report that 57 participating bloggers have posted reviews on their blogs. I sent each of these dear bloggers an e-thank-you for their time and efforts, but then heard of a GREAT idea. An author friend, Laura …