So I was praying, and I had just passed Multnomah Falls, which is one of my most favorite places in the whole world. So beautiful. And I suddenly tuned out of my prayer and into the music. And I heard, “All the powers of darkness tremble at what they’ve just heard. All the powers of darkness can’t drown out a single word.”
Why is your dream so important to you?
When I was little, I wanted to be famous. I thought if I could be famous, I would matter.
God’s Plan or Yours?
I started to feel guilty. Hadn’t I decided to serve God in a big way? Hadn’t I dedicated my life to helping teens by sharing my story and what I learned? Writing my little spy kid novel was totally selfish! I was turning my back on something “holy” and doing something that was more fun. And God knew it!
What Do You Want To Be When You Grow Up?
I’m the oldest of five. I grew up in Alaska. My dad built our house bit by bit as the bank account allowed. We didn’t have electricity. We didn’t have TV. Every time we went into town, I checked out a bag of library books. When I wasn’t reading, I was daydreaming. Most my daydreams… Continue Reading
Teenage Author 411- How to write fight scenes and battles
I wrote a four-part series over at Go Teen Writers on how to write fight scenes and battles.
Snorkeling with Stingrays
You might think swimming with stingrays is dangerous. I suppose it could be–anywhere else. But this was Disney. And they had trimmed the barbs from all their stingrays. So the only real danger was that we might step on a stingray and freak each other out.
Wise Words About Wisdom
“Do not forsake wisdom, and she will protect you; love her, and she will watch over you.” –Proverbs 4:6 “Turn your wounds into wisdom.” –Oprah Winfrey “Is not wisdom found among the aged? Does not long life bring understanding?” –Job 12:12 “The art of having wisdom is the art of knowing what to overlook.” –William James “Patience is the companion of wisdom.”… Continue Reading
Hope’s Song by Rebecca St. James and VeggieTales
Hope’s Song by Rebecca St. James and VeggieTales
Replication Nook and Kindle ebook on sale. Only $1.99!
This just in! Replication: The Jason Experiment is on a limited ebook sale! Get it for $1.99 for a limited time on Nook or Kindle.
Warmer Days Darker Nights Tour Blog
I’m in Austin, Texas!!! Want to keep up with the Warmer Days Darker Nights Tour? Zondervan has set up a blog at http://warmerdaysdarkernights.com. Check it out to see what’s happening with everyone involved.
Creating a Character Board
When I’m working on a story, I like to have pictures of my characters out where I can see them. I have a sandwich board sign that I use for book signings, but the rest of the time, it’s covered with the characters from my recent work in progress.
Tuesday Tell All
It’s been a wild few months for this writer girl! Here’s what’s been happening. Book Tour: If you live near Austin, TX; Atlanta, GA; Jacksonville, FL; or Nashville, TN, please plan to come and visit me on Zondervan’s Warmer Days, Darker Nights book tour! I’m not going alone, either. My very good company will be authors… Continue Reading