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  • For Readers
    • Summer
      • Summer Reading Challenges: Which One Should You Try?
      • Summer-Themed Cozy Mystery Writing Prompts
    • Everything Cozy Mysteries
      • What is a Cozy Mystery?
      • 10 Must-Read Cozy Mystery Series for Every Mystery Lover
      • 10 Writing Prompts for Cozy Mystery Lovers
      • Exploring Cozy Mystery Themes: Diving into Comforting Crime
      • Cozy Mysteries with a Unique Twist: 5 Unconventional Series to Add to Your Reading List
      • Why Cozy Mysteries Are Perfect for Fall Reading
    • Favorite Book Quotes
    • Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul
    • Book Reviews
      • Book Review: Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans
      • Book Review: Shield of the King by MB Mooney
      • Book Review: Cake That! by Heather Greer
      • Book Review: Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack
  • For Writers
    • How-tos
      • Writing a Holiday Story: Creating Fiction That Captures the Spirit of the Season
      • Unpacking Backstory: How to Seamlessly Integrate It into Your Novel
      • Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
      • Creating a one-sheet on Canva for your novel
      • Crafting a Writer’s Mood Board: Inspiration and Insight for Your Creative Journey
      • Designing Your Book Cover Using Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
      • Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
      • Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
      • Defining your genre and audience as a writer
      • Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
      • How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
      • How to hook your reader
      • How to prep for writing conferences
      • How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
    • Tips
      • From Hook to Inciting Incident – What Fiction Writers Need to Know
      • 10 Essential Ingredients of a media kit
      • Why you should enter writing contests
      • Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
      • Finding Inspiration: Ways to Fuel Your Novel Writing Journey
      • Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
      • Critique groups: how & why they help writers
      • How do you pick your writing genre?
      • Obstacles to writing (aka writer’s block)
      • Top 10 Books Writers Need
      • Writing about conflict: tips to incorporate it in your novel
      • Writing conferences – why you should go!
    • Information
      • The Power of Guest Posting for Writers
      • Top 10 Writing Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
      • Mastering Punctuation in Fiction: How to Use It to Shape Tone and Style
      • Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
      • The Art of Judging Book Covers
      • Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
      • How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
      • Are you a plotter or pantser?
      • Different types of point of view (POV)
      • Writing terms writers need to know
      • What drives your story – character or plot?
      • World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
      • What do you do when nano is over?
      • Authors should be speakers
      • Embracing Gratitude in My Journey as a Writer
  • Author Interviews
    • Meet author Sharon Carpenter
    • Meet author Deborah Sprinkle
    • Author Kim Banet & Just Another Dream
    • Meet author Shannon Dunlap
    • Author Jenny Carlisle and her Writing Process
    • Meet author Susan Lawrence
    • Meet author Terri Wangard
    • Meet author Elaine Cooper
    • Meet author Beth Westcott
    • Meet author Bruce Hammack
    • Meet author Jennifer Burrows
    • Author Mike Ehret and Beyond December
    • Meet author Linda Dindzans
    • Hope T. Dougherty and Forever Music
    • Meet author Regina Merrick
    • Meet author Lori DeJong
    • Meet author Shirley Gould
    • Meet author Susan Page Davis
    • Meet author Amy Anguish
    • Meet author Mary Pat Johns
    • Meet author Jenny Carlisle
    • Meet author Delores Topliff
    • Meet author E.V. Sparrow
    • Meet author Donna Wichelman
    • Meet author Betty Woods
    • Meet author Michael Ehret
    • Meet author Lynn U. Watson
    • Meet new author ~ Kim Banet
    • Forever Free by author Hope Toler Dougherty
    • Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
  • Monthly-themed Reading Lists
    • Monthly Themed Reading List: Cozy Mystery Book Recommendations
    • Monthly Themed Reading List: Fantasy Book Recommendations
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Romance
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Science Fiction
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Nonfiction
  • Resource library
  • Gift Guides for Writers
    • Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
    • Mother’s Day Gifts for Writers
    • 25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
  • Shop
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  • Home
    • About Jen
    • Connect
    • Media Kit
    • Newsletter
  • My Books
    • My Cozy Mysteries
      • Meet the characters from The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series
      • Research for Where’s the Quetzal?
    • My Novellas
      • Trinity Sands Beach Club
  • For Readers
    • Summer
      • Summer Reading Challenges: Which One Should You Try?
      • Summer-Themed Cozy Mystery Writing Prompts
    • Everything Cozy Mysteries
      • What is a Cozy Mystery?
      • 10 Must-Read Cozy Mystery Series for Every Mystery Lover
      • 10 Writing Prompts for Cozy Mystery Lovers
      • Exploring Cozy Mystery Themes: Diving into Comforting Crime
      • Cozy Mysteries with a Unique Twist: 5 Unconventional Series to Add to Your Reading List
      • Why Cozy Mysteries Are Perfect for Fall Reading
    • Favorite Book Quotes
    • Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul
    • Book Reviews
      • Book Review: Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans
      • Book Review: Shield of the King by MB Mooney
      • Book Review: Cake That! by Heather Greer
      • Book Review: Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack
  • For Writers
    • How-tos
      • Writing a Holiday Story: Creating Fiction That Captures the Spirit of the Season
      • Unpacking Backstory: How to Seamlessly Integrate It into Your Novel
      • Creative Exercises to Spark Inspiration and Improve Your Writing
      • Creating a one-sheet on Canva for your novel
      • Crafting a Writer’s Mood Board: Inspiration and Insight for Your Creative Journey
      • Designing Your Book Cover Using Canva: A Step-by-Step Guide
      • Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
      • Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
      • Defining your genre and audience as a writer
      • Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
      • How to use the Save the Cat Beat Sheet
      • How to hook your reader
      • How to prep for writing conferences
      • How to Prep for NaNoWriMo
    • Tips
      • From Hook to Inciting Incident – What Fiction Writers Need to Know
      • 10 Essential Ingredients of a media kit
      • Why you should enter writing contests
      • Plot Points and Pinch Points: Understanding Their Role in Fiction Writing
      • Finding Inspiration: Ways to Fuel Your Novel Writing Journey
      • Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
      • Critique groups: how & why they help writers
      • How do you pick your writing genre?
      • Obstacles to writing (aka writer’s block)
      • Top 10 Books Writers Need
      • Writing about conflict: tips to incorporate it in your novel
      • Writing conferences – why you should go!
    • Information
      • The Power of Guest Posting for Writers
      • Top 10 Writing Obstacles and How to Overcome Them
      • Mastering Punctuation in Fiction: How to Use It to Shape Tone and Style
      • Essential Types of Editing Every Novel Needs
      • The Art of Judging Book Covers
      • Diving into Themes: A Fun Guide for Authors and Readers
      • How to choose your premise and concept when writing your novel
      • Are you a plotter or pantser?
      • Different types of point of view (POV)
      • Writing terms writers need to know
      • What drives your story – character or plot?
      • World-building – why every author must use it in their novels
      • What do you do when nano is over?
      • Authors should be speakers
      • Embracing Gratitude in My Journey as a Writer
  • Author Interviews
    • Meet author Sharon Carpenter
    • Meet author Deborah Sprinkle
    • Author Kim Banet & Just Another Dream
    • Meet author Shannon Dunlap
    • Author Jenny Carlisle and her Writing Process
    • Meet author Susan Lawrence
    • Meet author Terri Wangard
    • Meet author Elaine Cooper
    • Meet author Beth Westcott
    • Meet author Bruce Hammack
    • Meet author Jennifer Burrows
    • Author Mike Ehret and Beyond December
    • Meet author Linda Dindzans
    • Hope T. Dougherty and Forever Music
    • Meet author Regina Merrick
    • Meet author Lori DeJong
    • Meet author Shirley Gould
    • Meet author Susan Page Davis
    • Meet author Amy Anguish
    • Meet author Mary Pat Johns
    • Meet author Jenny Carlisle
    • Meet author Delores Topliff
    • Meet author E.V. Sparrow
    • Meet author Donna Wichelman
    • Meet author Betty Woods
    • Meet author Michael Ehret
    • Meet author Lynn U. Watson
    • Meet new author ~ Kim Banet
    • Forever Free by author Hope Toler Dougherty
    • Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
  • Monthly-themed Reading Lists
    • Monthly Themed Reading List: Cozy Mystery Book Recommendations
    • Monthly Themed Reading List: Fantasy Book Recommendations
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Romance
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Science Fiction
    • Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Nonfiction
  • Resource library
  • Gift Guides for Writers
    • Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life
    • Mother’s Day Gifts for Writers
    • 25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
  • Shop
    • Writing by the Acts eBook
    • Writing Conference Prep Video
    • One-Sheet Templates

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post,  Trinity Sands Beach Club

    Meet author Sharon Carpenter

    / June 11, 2025 / 2 Comments

    I'm so excited to have Sharon Carpenter on my blog today! She and I became friends at a local writing conference and then drove together to the Asheville Christian Writing Conference. Boy, did…

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  • 2025,  blog post,  reading list

    Summer Reading Challenges: Which One Should You Try?

    / June 9, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Summer reading challenges - which should you pick? Summer is the perfect time to dive into a reading challenge! Whether you’re lounging poolside, relaxing at the beach, or curled up in the shade,…

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post,  Trinity Sands Beach Club

    Meet author Deborah Sprinkle

    / June 7, 2025 / 0 Comments

    I'm so excited to have Deborah Sprinkle on my blog! I've known her for a couple of years - we live fairly close to each other and have met for lunch, and we…

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  • 2025,  blog post,  Writing Prompts

    Summer-Themed Cozy Mystery Writing Prompts

    / June 2, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Lots of people use summertime to do something they've been wanting to do but haven't had time for - write a book! Here are some fresh summer-themed writing prompts for cozy mysteries!

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  • 2025,  blog post,  Gifts & Holidays

    Thoughtful Father’s Day Gifts for the Writer in Your Life

    / May 24, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Father’s Day is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the men who’ve shaped our stories—literally and figuratively. If your husband, dad, or the father figure in your life is a writer, you know that…

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post

    Author Kim Banet & Just Another Dream

    / May 16, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Kim Banet was on the blog about a year ago talking about her debut novel, Just Another Home. Today we're talking all things writing and featuring her new book, Just Another Dream!

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  • 2025,  blog post,  Trinity Sands Beach Club

    Trinity Sands Beach Club

    / May 13, 2025 / 2 Comments

    Over a year ago, two writer pals and I started kicking around the idea of doing a novella collection together titled, Trinity Sands Beach Club!

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post

    Meet author Shannon Dunlap

    / May 5, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Shannon Dunlap is a fellow Scrivenings Press author! Her newest book is available for pre-order now. Let's find out more about her!

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  • 2025,  blog post,  monthly themed reading list

    Monthly Themed Reading List: Fantasy Book Recommendations

    / May 2, 2025 / 0 Comments

    This month, the reading list is all about fantasy. But it's all clean fantasy. Think of it this way - magic without the mayhem!

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  • 2025,  book reviews

    Book Review: Evolving in Monkey Town by Rachel Held Evans

    / April 29, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Rachel Held Evans's book, Evolving in Monkey Town, has so many aspects that touched me. Read my book review for more about it!

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