Author Archives: Connie Stevens

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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NEW YEAR’S RESOLUTIONS?

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Connie Stevens

A few years ago, I decided to quit making New Year’s resolutions because they always made me feel like such a failure! When  I read that several of my writer friends were choosing a word or a phrase to apply … Continue reading →

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INTERVIEW WITH ELAINE COOPER

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Connie Stevens

I recently had the blessed opportunity to be a pre-reader for Elaine Cooper’s new book, BETHANY’S CALENDAR. The book is a timeline of events no parent ever wants to face–the journey she traveled with her daughter who was diagnosed with … Continue reading →

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WRITING DURING THE HOLIDAYS

Posted on November 10, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Being a writer often means working on my own timetable. I don’t punch a time clock and I don’t work “regular hours” like many who report to work at an office. But I put in as many—sometimes more—hours than someone … Continue reading →

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TIME TRAVEL–for research

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Connie Stevens

It’s no secret that I love research. Of course, my husband may have a differing opinion, especially when supper is late because I’ve been “time traveling.” Since I write historical fiction, sometimes it’s not easy finding the details I need … Continue reading →

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WHO IS THIS PERSON?

Posted on August 12, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Who hasn’t read a book and encountered a character that seemed familiar—as if you’ve met that person before. A couple of weeks ago, I blogged about finding images—vintage photographs—to represent the characters in my historical fiction. Those pictures help me … Continue reading →

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Thanks for joining my party!

Posted on August 9, 2014 by Connie Stevens

Thank you for celebrating with me! Winning the Inspirational Readers Choice Award has been such a thrill, and sharing it with my readers is only right since my readers are the ones who made it possible. I have drawn three … Continue reading →

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