Category Archives: historical fiction

NEW AND OLD

Posted on September 23, 2016 by Connie Stevens

As excited as I am when a new book releases, I am every bit as excited when my publisher releases some of my previous books as a three-in-one repack. Okay, I’m just a little over-the-moon giddy! New: In October, the … Continue reading →

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HAPPY SNOOPY DANCING

Posted on July 13, 2016 by Connie Stevens

Ever get unexpected news that makes you want to dance like happy Snoopy? I did. I recently learned that a trilogy I wrote a few years ago is being re-packaged into a three-in-one volume that will be entitled, BRIDES OF … Continue reading →

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RESEARCH BOOKS–oh my!

Posted on May 4, 2016 by Connie Stevens

In my last post I offered some suggestions for research sources, so in keeping with the research theme, I’d like to focus the spotlight a little tighter. While some of the best information can be gleaned from speaking directly with … Continue reading →

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NAVIGATING THE RESEARCH JOURNEY

Posted on April 21, 2016 by Connie Stevens

When you’re a writer, research is part of the job. But here is the thing: some writers would rather have root canal surgery than endure what they consider the drudgery of research. I, on the other hand, am one of … Continue reading →

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SECONDARY CHARACTERS–Who are they?

Posted on March 22, 2016 by Connie Stevens

When writers brainstorm a story, their focus is usually on the main characters—who are they, what are their goals and motivations, what makes them tick, where are they going, and how are they going to get there? But more often … Continue reading →

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SETTING–a character in itself

Posted on February 20, 2016 by Connie Stevens

One of the questions writers get asked the most—after “How do you come up with your story ideas?”—is, how does an author decide where to place a story. Recently, an email from my agent prompted me to consider that question … Continue reading →

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STORY TITLES FROM SCRIPTURE

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Connie Stevens

Writers are asked all the time where they get ideas for their stories, or how do we come up with names for our characters. The answers to those questions vary from one author to the next. One time a lady … Continue reading →

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Sharing A Brain

Posted on May 29, 2015 by Connie Stevens

A number of years ago, I attended a writing workshop focused on injecting more emotion into the opening scene of a story. The leader of this workshop, DiAnn Mills, used an effective tool for teaching this writing skill—she tapped into … Continue reading →

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CELEBRATING The Most Eligible Bachelor

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Connie Stevens

I am tickled to announce the release of The MOST ELIGIBLE BACHELOR Romance Collection from Barbour Publishing. I am blessed to join eight other wonderful authors—Erica Vetsch, Kathleen Y’Barbo, Amanda Barratt, Cynthia Hickey, Shannon McNear, Gabrielle Meyer, and Gina Wellborn—in … Continue reading →

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STORY IDEAS?

Posted on January 15, 2015 by Connie Stevens

As a writer, I am often asked, “Where do you get your ideas for stories?” The answer varies as much as the many stories that line the shelves of bookstores. I’ve stumbled across items in antique stores that set my … Continue reading →

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