Writing Update and Links I Love – April 25th Edition

Lynn Blackburn — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 22:10:00 +0000

Covert Justice

Covert Justice goes on sale in just six weeks!

Members of Harlequin’s Readers Service have already received their copy, and Covert Justice is starting to get some love.

My dear friend and mentor, Lynette Eason, has given Covert Justice a fabulous endorsement.

And Leslie R. McKee reviewed it for Romantic Times and gave Covert Justice 4 stars. Here’s what she had to say…

Isn’t that lovely!

I’m working on my Fiction Newsletter that will go out to my newsletter subscribers next week. Newsletter subscribers get behind-the-scenes info on my writing, including an exclusive deleted scene from Covert Justice. If you haven’t signed up yet, the signup form is in the sidebar. Or you can go here…

Yes, I want to signup for your newsletter!

I’m also hard at work on a new book. I’d so appreciate your prayers for this story. Writing a book while preparing for the release of another book is challenging. It’s a little bit (a very little bit!) like having your second child.

When you had your first baby, you could put all your energy into that little bundle of joy. But when the second one comes along, you need to nurture and feed and stay up late with this new creation, while still giving your firstborn lots of time and attention as well.

It’s a challenge to adjust to the new demands, but eventually, you find your rhythm.

With my books, I’m still in the “challenging” stage, but every now and then I get hints and glimmers of a manageable rhythm, so I’m pressing on.

For your weekend…here are a few finds from the internet that caught my eye!

Faith
My friend, Lori Roeleveld, has been writing some powerful posts about love. Start with this one, What Hope When Murderers Reign, and then be sure to read the next severals posts and allow these truths about LOVE to sink deep.

Fiction and Fun (well, fun might not be the right word…)
I was so sad to hear about Jonathan Crombie’s passing. (I may have watched all of Anne of Green Gables and Anne of Green Gables, the Sequel…in one day…) From Buzzfeed, here are 25 Times Gilbert Blythe from “Anne of Green Gables” Melted Your Heart.

Family
Loved this perspective from Modern Mrs. Darcy – Balance Isn’t a See-Saw. It’s a game of Twister.

Food

And another one from Modern Mrs. Darcy – My Favorite Things to Buy at Trader Joe’s.

Fitness
Fitness is more than just hitting the gym. Hitting your pillow and getting a full night of sleep is crucial. I enjoyed this post from Michael Hyatt on Sleep and Your Productivity.

Grace & peace,
Lynn

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Links I Love

Lynn Blackburn — Mon, 16 Feb 2015 01:34:00 +0000

Happy Sunday Out of the Boat readers!

Today, I’m starting a new weekend post. Let me know how you like it.

1st up – A writing update

(Because about three of you really want to know)!

Covert Justice has a cover! Stop back by tomorrow for the big reveal!

Book 2 is actually starting to come along. By come along, I mean the characters have decided to talk to me again and I have a good idea of what sort of torture I’m about to inflict upon them. By Tuesday, I will probably be back in the Pit of Despair, convinced I’ll never finish another book. EVER. It’s a vicious cycle.

I now have a Goodreads Author Profile. If you are on Goodreads, I’d love for you to stop by and add Covert Justice to your to-be-read shelf and maybe ask me a question about the book. Thanks!

Covert Justice is also available for pre-order on Amazon. Seeing the book, with my name, on Amazon and Goodreads has been C-R-A-Z-Y fun. Until I start thinking about getting reviews. Then I experience shortness of breath and the room starts spinning. (I’m joking. Kinda).

2nd – A little link love.

Some of my favorite finds this week. Maybe you’ll find something that inspires or encourages you. Or maybe it tickles your funny bone. Note: Not all of these posts are from Christian sources. Occasional salty language is possible.

Faith and Family

The One Question Every Parent Should Quit Asking by Scott Dannemiller @HuffPost Parents – good stuff

Dear Mom Who Refuses to Rest by Ruth Simons @ gracelaced – toe stomping good stuff

7 Ways to Prepare as a Homeschool Mom @ Teachers of Good Things – Yep. We’re thinking about heading down this path and this was a great post.

Fiction

Top Ten Things You Need to Know About the Writing Life from James Scott Bell @ The Kill Zone – JSB always has good advice.

On Becoming a Writer from Jen Hatmaker – Got doubts about writing? Read this.

Write Free by Carla Laureano @ Seriously Write – And this.

7 Days to Less Productivity and More Creativity by Allen Arnold @ Novel Rocket – This totally changed my week. It specifically applies to writers, but it could be just what you need for whatever God has called you to this week.

Fitness, Food, and Fun

Sausage, Potato and Spinach Soup from Damn Delicious – Best recipe find from our recent Whole45. You don’t have to eat Paleo or be on a Whole30 to appreciate this soup. It’s awesome and reheats beautifully. Comfort food for a cold day. (If you’re dairy free, use full-fat coconut milk instead of heavy cream. I promise you can’t taste it).

Chalk This One Up – Do CrossFit? Lift heavy? You need some chalk. This cracked me up!

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That’s it for this week.
I’m headed out to stock up for the winter storm that may or may not give us some snow and/or ice tomorrow. This the first real shot we’ve had all winter. I know my friends up North are sick of the white stuff, but I won’t lie…I wouldn’t mind a snow day!

May your week be filled with grace and peace,

Lynn

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