One of the more daunting tasks in the writer's life is revising a rough draft. It's not that I don't like revising--I actually enjoy it--but it's a lot of work. Anyway, I got to thinking about my very first manuscripts. I laugh now, but back then I honestly didn't have a clue…
The story behind Valentine’s Day, like many good old stories, is shrouded in the fogs of myth and legend. Some sources say that St. Valentine was a rogue priest who performed Christian marriage ceremonies for young soldiers and their sweethearts, breaking ancient Roman law. There are other hagiographies that say…
Guess what? A few friends and I are offering a Valentine's giveaway! Just enter your email below for the entry options! Entry-Form I'm blogging today at Thoughts On Plot about the song "Start a Fire" by Unspoken. If you've been on autopilot, discouraged or just plain tired,…
Nothing throws me into a tizzy faster than a big project gone wrong. Who has time for that? No one! Most of January was like that for me. A big project consumed all my time and frustrated me in the process. Then the project ended (it turned out terrific!), but…
I'm SO excited to have Jill Lynn on the blog today! I met Jill at an ACFW conference two years ago. Someone referred to us as "the Jills," and I loved it! Jill Lynn is hilarious, super cute, nice AND a fantastic writer. Her debut novel, Falling for Texas, is…
It's Sunday and snowing, and I'm really excited about watching the Puppy Bowl on Animal Planet! I've been enjoying this delightful program for years. Seeing puppies romp around a tiny indoor room set up to look like a football stadium makes me smile. I think my Sophie would make a good…
Welcome! My website and blog are in an in-between stage right now. I've moved platforms, and it takes a few days for everything to switch over. When everything is in place, I'll be redirecting my Blogger blog (http://jillkemerer.blogspot.com) to point here, so please subscribe to my new feed to receive…