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Turning Research into a Story

In: History, Uncategorized, Writing on: July 20, 2023

My second book in Guidepost’s Secrets from Grandma’s Attic series came out this month. I had so much fun researching and writing this story.  For the historical mystery in this book, I latched on to a fact from a previous …

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ACFW Conference, Here I Come!

In: Writing on: May 18, 2023

For many consecutive years, both as a pre-published and newly published writer, I attended the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference. However, it has now been many years that I haven’t. Honestly, I can’t even …

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What I Discovered in this Writing Season

In: Writing on: May 4, 2023

By the time you read this, I’ll be close to submitting the final edits of my final book in the Guideposts series Secrets from Grandma’s Attic. As I’m wrapping up this chapter (ha!) of my writing career, I’ve been looking back …

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New Covers for My Novellas!

In: Writing on: February 16, 2023

What a great time—just a couple of days after Valentine’s Day—to reveal the new covers for my two historical romance novellas! Did you know I’ve written two novellas? I have! And with their new covers, it completes my name …

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Playing by Heart Cover Reveal!

In: Book Extras, Writing on: January 19, 2023

When I rebranded in 2021 as the real me—D’Ann Mateer instead of Anne Mateer—I was able to get my rights back to my Bethany House novels in order to do this. Three of them are currently available—Wings of a Dream, At Every …

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New Year, New Routine

In: Family, Writing on: January 11, 2023

I like routine, especially when it has been tweaked over time and works well. But sometimes you need a shakeup. Usually that comes from some situation not of your own making, but still.  Dolly has definitely shaken up …

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Hidden Riches Available!

In: Reading, Writing on: November 9, 2022

I’m so excited to share with you that my book Hidden Riches, part of the Secrets From Grandma’s Attic series, is now available! I thought I’d answer some questions about purchasing the book and give you the official …

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The Joy of Learning New Things

In: Reading, Writing on: October 20, 2022

Do you remember the joy of finally leaning to ride a bike without training wheels? Or swimming across the pool for the first time? Or learning to read and finding a whole new world of books?  We get to experience the joy …

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Where Do Your Ideas Come From?

In: Family, History, Writing on: October 6, 2022

This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But …

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Three One-Year Anniversaries–and a Giveaway!

In: Writing on: September 22, 2022

It’s hard to believe, but it has been one year since I launched my new website and republished my first novel, both using my real name! But perhaps the thing I’m most proud of is that this past Saturday I hit the 52nd edition …

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