Along Came A Writer Network

Interview with author, seamstress, animal behaviorist and all around Renaissance woman, Laura VanArendonk Baugh.

To celebrate Fay Lamb's release of her newest romantic suspense novel, FROZEN NOTES, she's agreed to chat with listeners about one of the most important parts of publishing a book. Whether you're working to impress a publisher in a traditional sense, or you're intending to put out your book on your own, you will need expertise in checking your content for these elements. 

If you have any questions for Marji or Fay, leave a note either at the contact page on WriteIntegrity.com or at [email protected]. If your question is used and you're a US resident, you will win a free book.

Lena Nelson Dooley will interview author Andrea Boeshaar.

Award-winning romantic supsense author, Elizabeth Noyes, has some distinctive opinions about what puts books into the suspense category. She and Marji will attempt to narrow down the elements necessary for great suspense and differentiate between suspense and other genres. 

Email your questions to [email protected]. If your questions are used, you'll receive a free book from Marji (US residents only).

WEBSITE: http://www.rmabry.com

Dr. Richard Mabry

I'm a retired physician who, in addition to writing, is a husband and grandfather, plays (and enjoys) golf, and does the hundred-and-one other things that retired people do. 

I got into non-medical writing after the death of my first wife with my book, THE TENDER SCAR: LIFE AFTER THE DEATH OF A SPOUSE. I'm gratified that it continues to help those who have lost a loved one.

Now I'm writing what I call "medical suspense with heart." My novels have been finalists for the ACFW Carol Award, Romantic Times' Best Inspirational Novel and their Reviewer's Choice Award, have won the Selah award, and been named by Christian Retailing as the best in the mystery/suspense/thriller category. My latest novel is CARDIAC EVENT, which has been given a 4 1/2 star rating and a "Top Pick" by Romantic Times. I've also published three novellas, the latest one DOCTOR'S DILEMMA.

You can follow me on my blog (rmabry.blogspot.com) and my web

About the Author: For over twenty yeas, Pamela Christian, has been helping people in matters of faith. Her training and experience includes certification in Christian Apologetics from Biola University, teaching Bible study for Community Bible Study and speaking at re- treats and conferences coast to coast..As a radio and television broadcaster, author, speaker and teacher, Pam passionately wants people to confidently discover and live in life-giving truth. Pam is a member of the International Society of Women in Apologetics, Advanced Writers and Speakers Association, and Christian Women in Media. She and her husband live in Orange County, CA with their two children and their spouses living nearby. www.pamelachristianministries.com

Sandra Orchard is the award-winning author of numerous romantic suspense and mysteries, including A Fool and His Monet, Another Day Another Dali and the Port Aster Secrets series. The winner of six Canadian “The Word” awards and a Romantic Times Reviewers’ Choice Award, Sandra has also received a HOLT Medallion Award of Merit, a National Readers’ Choice Award, and a Daphne du Maurier Award. When not plotting crimes, Sandra enjoys playing make-believe with her grandchildren, hiking with her husband of thirty years, teaching/speaking, crafting or renovating. She lives in Ontario, Canada. Learn more www.SandraOrchard.com or connect at www.Facebook.com/SandraOrchard

Angela Breidenbach, host of Historically Speaking, interviews Andrea Boeshaar about her family history love story, the poor little orphan girl grew up playing piano. The milkman heard the lovely melodies and had to meet the player of those lovely tunes... Andrea shares the true historical love story that brought her grandparents together. Listen in to hear the lovely tale, learn more about history, and get genealogy tips to uncover the historical love stories in your family. her book series, The FABRIC OF TIME is based upon Andrea Boeshaar's family history. Twice she organized family reunions and she garnered information from her grandfather, his siblings, and cousins. The premise of Andrea's historical series is that, in book 1 "Threads of Hope" Kristin Eikaas comes to Wisconsin from Norway and falls in love with Sam Sundberg--unaware of the families feuding. Book 2, "Threads of Faith" is about Sam and Kristin's son, Daniel, a sea captain who must come home and make peace with his family--except there was a stowaway on board his ship from England and he's had no choice but to bring her home with him, causing quite the stir in town. Book 3, "Threads of Love" is about Julianna and Daniel's daughter Emily who needs a summer adventure before she returns to teaching in the fall. She never expects to, quite literally, run into a childhood friend who is in town on business, but works in Montana as a Federal marshal. Emily's best friend convinces her to follow Jake back to Montana via the train, and Emily gets suckered into the scheme. Jake catches the pair quickly...and then the question is: What will he do with them?  Family rules in this series!

When Amie was dying of breast cancer, Reuben climbed into bed & held her as she took her last breath. He told Andrea when no one else was listening.

Lena Nelson Dooley will be visiting with Kathy Cretsinger, who owns Mantle Rock Publishing with her husband. Come by and find out what genres theyare looking for.

Completing a novel is a huge accomplishment, but if you're wanting to follow the call to be a career author - even parttime, that "finished" manuscript has only just begun. Marji Laine goes through the steps you need to take to make your manuscript and yourself marketable to potential editors and agents.