I suspect writers aren’t the only ones with too much time, too little to do. Or as dear Willie Wonka in (the old, wonderful Gene Wilder version of) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory would say, “Scratch that. Reverse it.” Free Time? What is this thing called Free Time? When my grandson Boo complains that he’s […]
Pedaling Backward by Deb Kastner
Like people in many other fields, authors must meet deadlines, whether set by editors in the world of traditional publishing or scheduled onto the calendar when indie-publishing. I am an oldest-child, deadline-oriented perfectionist. I doubt I would ever get any books written (or blog posts for that matter) if I didn’t have to meet deadlines. […]
Open Windows
I’m sure you’ve all heard the saying, “When God closes a door, he opens a window.” That statement has resonated quite deeply with me lately both in my life and as an author. In truth, when my husband had his double stroke, practically every door in my figurative house slammed shut on me. I’ve […]
Made in the Image by Deb Kastner
I’m excited to introduce you to Toby Carmichael, the sweet baby in And Cowboy Makes Three, my current release. My heroine Angelica, once considered the bad-girl of Serendipity who had run out on good-guy hero Rowdy Masterson on the eve of their wedding, has returned to town with a baby and no ring. It’s a […]
REDEMPTION by Deb Kastner
Seeing as I write about cowboys, most of my novels include alpha male characters in need of “gentling” of one kind or another, which of course my heroines are more than happy to do. (Well, maybe not at the beginning of the book, but eventually they come around to see the gem hidden inside the […]
EIGHT SECONDS by Deb Kastner
Considering I write about cowboys and rodeos, you might be thinking that I’m referring to how long a cowboy has to stay on a bucking bronco or bull. But not this time. Apparently, eight seconds is the length of a human’s attention span. Eight measly seconds. According to a study done by Microsoft and recorded […]
Lions and Tigers and PUPPIES…Oh My!!!
Usually before I do a blog post, check to see what “National…Day” it is. Often these days don’t fit into my thoughts for the blog, but occasionally they are perfect. When I found out that March 23rd is National Puppy Day…well, I couldn’t resist. For one thing, I’m a serious dog person. Serious. Part of […]
Digging Deeper by Deb Kastner
With Valentine’s day this month, romance is on everyone’s mind. But not everyone thinks realistic romance belongs in a book. Romance novels in general have had more than their share of haters. Anyone can write a romance novel. It’s drivel. It’s not real literature. And Christian romances, in particular, have been speared by those who […]
New Year’s Resolutions…Or Not by Deb Kastner
Nearly every blog post I’ve read since the beginning of the year is about making New Year’s Resolutions or finding your “Word for the Year.” While these things are good in and of themselves and I have done one or both over the past years, this year I’m going to take a pass. As our […]
Getting into the Christmas Spirit by Deb Kastner
I love all things Christmas, from the music to singing in choir at the midnight mass, from Santa and Rudolph to happy children excited about the presents under the tree. The day after Thanksgiving, I bring out all the decorations to make my house festive and we trim the tree. (As an aside: It always […]