by Kathleen Denly | Nov 4, 2016 | About God
Is fiction biblically acceptable? This may seem like a silly question in light of the hundreds of thousands of books sold every year under the subcategory “Christian Fiction.” Yet I still come across those who would argue that writing and even reading...
by Kathleen Denly | Oct 22, 2016 | Writers Conference
Today I was honored to attend the San Diego Christian Writers Guild 2016 Fall Conference. My day began with the beeping of an alarm far too early on a Saturday morning. An hour later I left the house dressed professionally and feeling good. Nervous, but good....
by Kathleen Denly | Aug 31, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I know. My title is beyond cliche, but it’s too apropos not to use. After months of research, outlining, and backstory writing, I have at last begun the first draft of my next novel. It feels so good I could almost sing that corny song aloud. (Although,...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 4, 2016 | American History
I am in the midst of another round of research, this time looking into certain aspects of the Civil War, when I stumble across a letter written by Clara Barton that makes me wish I could go back in time and hi-five her. I am sure many of you recognize the name of...
by Kathleen Denly | Feb 2, 2016 | My Works, The Writing Process
I sat frozen with my fingers over the keys for several minutes before forcing myself to type this. Where to start…. I came home from my first writer’s conference inspired and determined and just a touch terrified. I threw myself into developing my career...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 28, 2016 | Book Reviews
If you read my review of The Thorn Bearer, you know that I first learned of Pepper Basham through RachaelReadsFiction’s Instagram and Blog posts. I was inspired by Rachael’s enthusiasm and commented on her post. As a result, I was blessed to win (no...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 20, 2016 | Book Reviews
I discovered The Thorn Bearer by Pepper Basham via an Instagram post by RachaelReadsFiction. I followed the link to her blog where she was so enthusiastic about The Thorn Bearer and its upcoming sequel, The Thorn Keeper, that I was compelled to add The Thorn Bearer to...
by Kathleen Denly | Jan 19, 2016 | Lists
When you read a lot, it’s impossible not to start noticing patterns. After a while those patterns can start to grate on your nerves. Much like that hit song the radio station plays every ten minutes, there isn’t necessarily anything wrong with the the...
by Kathleen Denly | Dec 17, 2015 | Lists, The Writing Process
Today’s post is inspired by a Pinterest find. In looking over other writing prompts, I realized I had a few of my own simmering in my imagination and waiting to be shared. Lucky you, I decided to share them today. 🙂 What if children were 100% obedient 100% of...
by Kathleen Denly | Dec 16, 2015 | Lists, Top Ten Lists
Describing what it is to be a writer can be difficult to say the least. I’ve begun to explain a bit of what it has been like for me in posts like, How My Brain isn’t Normal and Becoming A Writer, but those only begin to touch on the many layers of the...
