Wisdom Wednesday: Amy R. Anguish

I’m excited to welcome back author, Amy R Anguish to Wisdom Wednesday for the release of her newest novel, Faith & Hope. 

Welcome back, Amy!

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Name: Amy R. Anguish

Genre: Contemporary Christian Romance

Latest Novel: Faith & Hope

Writing Tip: 

My favorite changes depending on the day. There are so many tips out there, and most of them are good. So, my tip for today is to make sure as you’re writing to widen your view. What do I mean by that? When I started writing, I would be so focused on making sure my dialog was good that I almost had tunnel vision. The words the characters spoke were great, but no one had any idea what the characters were doing while they were talking. I hadn’t put in the actions that make you able to see them. So, take a step back and watch your characters in your mind while you’re writing their dialog. How would you react if you were having that conversation? Add a nervous tick or a tightened jaw or a glance away because they don’t want you to see the truth in their eyes. It adds to the tension and emotion of the scene when you can do that.

I love that you ask how we would respond to that conversation. What a great way to make sure we are using all of our senses in our writing!

Favorite Writing Tip for New Writers: 

Try, try, try again. The publishing world is a crazy place, and there are so many ways to get a book published now. If one publisher doesn’t see the potential in your book, keep looking. There are tons of places out there, and it only takes one.

Great advice. Sometimes you have to go through many rejections before you find that one yes. Don’t give up!

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Two sisters. One summer. Multiple problems.

Younger sister Hope has lost her job, her car, and her boyfriend all in one day. Her well-laid plans for life have gone sideways, as has her hope in God.

Older sister Faith is finally getting her dream-come-true after years of struggles and prayers. But when her mom talks her into letting Hope move in for the summer, will the stress turn her dream into a nightmare? Is her faith in God strong enough to handle everything?

For two sisters who haven’t gotten along in years, this summer together could be a disaster … or it could lead them to a closer relationship with each other and God. Can they overcome all life is throwing at them? Or is this going to destroy their relationship for good?

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Amy R Anguish grew up a preacher’s kid, and in spite of having lived in seven different states that are all south of the Mason Dixon line, she is not a football fan. Currently, she resides in Tennessee with her husband, daughter, and son, and usually a bossy cat or two. Amy has an English degree from Freed-Hardeman University that she intends to use to glorify God, and she wants her stories to show that while Christians face real struggles, it can still work out for good.

 

 

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Please take a moment and check out Amy’s brand new release, Faith and Hope, and connect with her via her blog, and Facebook.  

 http://abitofanguish.weebly.com or http://www.facebook.com/amyanguishauthor