Valentine Reads at White Rose Publishing

One of the best things about Valentine's Day is reading Valentine romances. And I think I have done my share in contributing to White Rose Publishing's offerings for this holiday. Orchard Hill Romance...

Hearts Crossing

Today, a very special book has been released, Hearts Crossing by Marianne Evans. It is my honor and privilege to be able to share with you a bit about this title. WRP said, "Last fall, White Rose Publishing...

Developing Romantic Tension

I read a really good story premise today. Sadly, it was rejected. Hero and heroine were together pretty quick. For nearly 20 pages, she was unconscious or barely coherent (car accident victim). Oh, they talked. She remembered nothing the next day. So basically, everything written was a non-event...

Valentine's Day Coming Up

We're into the last week in January already and that means Valentine's Day is just around the corner. I think Valentine's Day is my favorite holiday. You might expect that from a romance writer, but...

Opinions, Please!

This is my first post for the WIB blog, and I am glad to be here! I hope some of you will take a moment to share your opinions on this topic: What is inspirational fiction? I’ve been asked this question...

May God Bless 2010!

Hello everyone! Here's to a new year and a fresh start. Don't you love the opportunity for a new beginning each and every year? At the beginning of this year I started a new job, besides my writing. It's...

Something for Everyone

If you are reading this blog, chances are, you are a fan of inspirational romance. But all fans are not the same! Fortunately White Rose Publishing has something for everyone. They really do. What? You...

Writing tip: Fleshing out a scene

Sometimes when we write, we have experience a bombardment of images that we want to get out on the page. When that happens, writing usually flows well. We click along, pouring out everything that’s in our heads. We’re so in tune with the viewpoint character (VPC) that we see and experience the things...

Great things happening at White Rose

Deals, deals, deals... who doesn't love a good bargain? I don't know if you've had the chance to visit White Rose Publishing's store front, but there are a lot of great specials WRP is running now that...

Follow The Yellow Brick...er...Guidelines...

Most publishers, White Rose included, have guidelines on their website. These guidelines address how to format your story for submission, what elements we prefer to see in a story we may consider and general questions that come up frequently (usually known as a FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions). Although...

What do Fiction Writers Read?

The answer to this question is simple. Fiction writers read everything they can get their hands on.Of course they read the kinds of things they'd like to write. Romance writers read romance, mystery...

Can Inspirational Romance Serve a Dual Purpose?

Over the past few posts, we've been talking about infusing God into your work. I think this is a great time to iterate that--at least with White Rose Publishing titles--we want our work to serve a dual purpose. We want to entertain, of course, but we also want to glorify the Lord through that entertainment,...

Write What You Know...

I’m sure most of you have heard this advice at some point during your writing career, but never is it more important than when infusing God into inspirational fiction. Writing what you know affects characterization to the Nth degree. In Jamie West’s most recent post, Bringing God into the Story, she...

Bringing God Into The Story

Part of every Christian romance is the presence of the Lord. He is a third character, embued into the soul of our hero and/or heroine, and standing guard over their thoughts, actions and deeds. Writing His presence can be a daunting task. You want to give the reader a sense of God, but not get preachy...

What's coming next to White Rose Publishing...

Prodigal by Robin BayneRelease Date: 1-08-2010Daniel Gardner is making a grand entrance at his brother’s wedding. The problem is, no one has seen him in years. Unsure of his welcome, this prodigal son...