by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong In my last blog, I told you about a time in my life when I was called NOT to write. It was a sacrifice. At …
One Essential for Lasting Success
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong I’ve been reading the book of Leviticus and totally disturbed by all the talk of animal sacrifices. Many of the chapters are spent describing where …
The Gift of a Good Critique
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong A counselor once told me that 90% right can be 100% wrong. This is both good and bad news, but either way it fits critiquing …
Confessions of a Writer Who Started Young
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong Writers are the opposite of athletes, they get better with age. -Aaron Sorkin I sold my first story to a national magazine when I was …
Six Secrets for a Successful Grand Gesture
by Angela Ruth Strong, @AngelaRStrong With Valentine’s upon us, let’s talk about my favorite part of the romance novel: the grand gesture. If you don’t know what a grand gesture …