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      • Crafting a Writer’s Mood Board: Inspiration and Insight for Your Creative Journey
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      • Creating the Perfect Setting: The Heartbeat of Your Story
      • Crafting Unforgettable Characters: A Guide for Authors
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      • Mastering Success: A Guide to Setting SMART Goals for Writers
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      • Crafting Compelling Character Arcs: The Heart of Fiction Writing
      • Critique groups: how & why they help writers
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      • 25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
      • 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
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    • Meet author Shirley Gould
    • Meet author Susan Page Davis
    • Meet author Amy Anguish
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    • Meet author E.V. Sparrow
    • Meet author Donna Wichelman
    • Meet author Betty Woods
    • Meet author Michael Ehret
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    • Forever Free by author Hope Toler Dougherty
    • Meet Heather Tabers ~ Historical Romance with Grit & Grace
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  • Home
    • About Jen
    • Connect
    • Media Kit
    • Newsletter
  • For Readers
    • Trinity Sands Beach Club
    • Meet the characters from The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series
    • Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul
    • Favorite Book Quotes
    • Research for Where’s the Quetzal?
    • 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
    • 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
  • 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
      • Mother’s Day Gifts for Writers
      • 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
      • 25 Best Christmas Gifts for Writers: Perfect Picks for the Literary Mind
      • 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 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
  • Book Updates
  • Resource library
  • Shop
    • Writing by the Acts eBook
    • Writing Conference Prep Video
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  • 2025,  Author Interview

    Meet author Terri Wangard

    / March 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Terri Wangard is a new writing friend! She also writes for Scrivenings Press, and I'm excited to have her on my blog!

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  • 2025,  blog post,  monthly themed reading list

    Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Science Fiction

    / March 10, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Science fiction is a genre that is growing and evolving as society changes. I don't often read it, but I have some great recommendations!

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post

    Meet author Elaine Cooper

    / March 5, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Elaine Cooper is a fellow Scrivenings Press author whom I haven't gotten to meet in person yet! Hopefully we'll be able to soon. Until then, let's get to know her a little better.

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  • 2025,  blog post,  book reviews

    Book Review: Cake That! by Heather Greer

    / February 28, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Do you like reality baking TV shows? Full of faith, great characters, and compelling themes, you're sure to enjoy Cake That!

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post

    Meet author Beth Westcott

    / February 21, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Today, I'm talking with author Beth Westcott! She has written several books published under Scrivenings Press and currently has a novella out with three other SP authors!

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  • 2025,  blog post,  monthly themed reading list,  reading list

    Monthly Themed Reading List Recommendations: Romance

    / February 18, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Are you a fan of romance novels that combine faith, love, and heartfelt emotions? If so, you’re in for a treat!

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  • 2025,  Author Interview,  blog post

    Meet author Bruce Hammack

    / February 14, 2025 / 0 Comments

    I met Bruce Hammack at ScrivCon - last fall. He writes clean-read detective fiction, and it's very good! Read on to get to know him better.

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  • 2025,  blog post,  cozy mystery,  The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery,  Where's the Quetzal?

    Meet the characters from The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series

    / February 7, 2025 / 0 Comments

    The characters in The Empty Nesters Cozy Mystery Series are all "quirky" in their own way, and it's time to meet them!

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  • 2025,  blog post

    Candy & Books – A Perfect Pairing for Your Sweet Tooth and Bookish Soul

    / February 3, 2025 / 6 Comments

    Let’s dive into some Valentine’s Day candy and pair it with books that will satisfy your sweet tooth and keep you captivated.

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  • 2025,  book reviews

    Book Review: Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack

    / February 1, 2025 / 0 Comments

    Learn more about Exercise is Murder by Bruce Hammack. If you like action-packed, clean mysteries, this book is for you!

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