New Book for Teens from Victoria Christopher Murray
Each Friday, this month on Written Voices Blog, we will be highlighting authors who write for teens or young adults. Author Victoria Christopher Murray is known for her books, Temptation, Joy, Grown Folk’s Business and recently, Too Little, Too Late. Today, we will talk to her about her Young Adult series, the Divine Divas.
Victoria, describe yourself for our visitors.
I’m pretty simple – I’m a woman who loves the Lord and His love for me has blessed me to have a wonderful life. I’m surrounded by friends and family who love me unconditionally and who help keep my feel planted on solid ground, even as I pursue this career. I love to read; I read about 35 books a year. (Trying to increase that to 40 this year.) I love to workout – I used to run marathons, but haven’t done that in a while because of the time that must be devoted to training. I spend most of my days writing – and on the weekends, I spend as much time as I can relaxing, reading, and enjoying life with friends! Read more
AOTM | Sherri Lewis | My Soul Cries Out
Today, we are going to highlight Sherri’s debut novel and Essence Magazine Bestseller, My Soul Cries Out. Don’t forget to check out Sherri’s March book release, The List.
The Invitation
The Invitation
by Becky DeWitt
In this age of marketing and media, there are many invitations that are sent through the mail or the internet for a dinner at an expensive or exclusive restaurant. At first glance, you are excited about the possibility of a free meal. Looking closer, the fine print reveals the purpose, a demonstration or presentation designed for persuasion.
An invitation is announcement of a forthcoming event or activity which requests your presence. What would you do if you received an invitation that did not have anything strings attached? What if the invitation was to an event that would change your life in ways that you could not even imagine? An invitation is presented prior to the event so that you have time to make a decision.
Our Own “Trail of Tears”
Our Own “Trail of Tears”
by Verinda Birdsong
Weeping may last for the night, but a shout of joy comes in the morning (Psalms 30:5)
If you are a history buff or if you remember your high school class in American history and the expansion of the West, then you are familiar with the term “Trail of Tears” so called by Native Americans when the governments of Georgia and the United States in their endeavor to confiscate rich, prime land, removed hundreds of thousands of the First Americans from their ancestral home to Indian Reservations throughout the Midwest. For several years, as each tribe beginning with the Chickasaw Nation and ending with the last forced relocation of the Cherokees in 1839, “trails of tears” were formed during the extrication process either by a civil war of words and guns, conciliatory treaties, or forced removal that often involved intrigue, covenant breaking, betrayal and genocide on both sides.
PODCAST | Paulette Harper
Paulette Harper is an emerging Christian Author making her debut with her first inspirational book That Was Then, This Is Now, This Broken Vessel Restored, a compelling story of deception, heart-ache and ultimate victory. In 10 chapters she masterfully uncovers the hidden obstacles she faced as the “first lady” and how she eventually broke through those barriers. For more information about Paulette and her new release “That Was Then, This Is Now” visit: www.bvministry.org.
If you have trouble with the player below, you can download (right-click and chose “save as”) the mp3 file. Read more
For Writers | Story Structure
WrittenVoicesBlog.com will be featuring a writing craft article on the 15th of each month. This month we will explore story structure.
Story Structure: Getting Started
by Tyora Moody
A few years ago, I was talking with a woman from my church. I made the mistake of confessing to her I wanted to write a book. She proceeded to ask me a question that put a damper on my spirit. “But Ty, there are so many books in the world, what could you write that’s any different?” Yeah, that’s a real “encouraging” statement. I want you to believe you can get over the hurdle of writing your first book.
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