Carrie’s Blog
Winners of the Valentine Short Story Contest
Thank you for sending in your Valentine's short stories! I loved reading each one! Every story had a charm all it's own, and it was very hard to choose the winners. But there were several that stood out for their creativity, writing skill, and the way the story tugged...
Write A Valentine’s Romance in 2000 Words or Less
Hi Friends, I'm inviting you to try your hand at writing a Valentine's Day short story in 2000 words or less, and I'm offering some fun prizes for the top three winners! Here's how it works: write a clean, inspiring, and romantic short story with a Valentine's theme...
Moonlight Over Manhattan on Sale
Happy Christmas Greetings! This past weekend Scott and I spent a snowy afternoon and evening in Manhattan reliving some of the events featured of my Christmas novella, Moonlight Over Manhattan. We bundled up and took the train in to the City from our hometown, a...
My Favorite Christmas Cookies
Hi Friends, one of my favorite childhood memories is baking cookies to give to family and friends during the Christmas season. What’s your favorite Christmas cookie? I have a few favorite recipes I return to year after year, and I wanted to share those with you. I...
Dual-Time Stories and Powerful Themes
Weaving Two or More Stories into One I'm often asked to explain my process for writing a dual-time novel. It's a challenging journey and stretches me in many ways. First, let me share what I mean by dual-time or split-time. A dual-time novels typically weaves together...
Would you like to receive a free copy of the heartwarming short story, Keeper of Her Heart? It’s set between the two McAlister Family novels, No Ocean Too Wide and No Journey Too Far. Just click this link to sign up, and you’ll be able to download Keeper of Her Heart today.
