by Regina Jennings | May 24, 2012 | Books, Publication Story, Sixty Acres and a Bride, Writing
What’s the earliest you’ve ever pre-ordered a book? Would it surprise you to know that most books can be pre-ordered seven months before their release? As the author is still dealing with line edits, blurbs and descriptions are written, the cover finalized...
by Regina Jennings | May 17, 2012 | Books, Publication Story, Sixty Acres and a Bride, Writing
Why did it take a full year to get Sixty Acres and a Bride on the shelves? To see the first steps you can read Part 1. Eye Candy – 9 Months from Release Date After the substantial edits were made and the title chosen, marketing really starts spinning....
by Regina Jennings | May 10, 2012 | Books, Publication Story, Sixty Acres and a Bride, Writing
Is it safe to assume you like books? I do. I’ve inhaled my share, marveling over the words, the characters, praising the author’s imagination and research. So many small miracles caught between cardstock covers. But what’s involved in getting those...
by Regina Jennings | Feb 3, 2012 | Book Reviews, Publication Story, Sixty Acres and a Bride, Writing
I’m guest blogging this week so I’ll keep this list updated as new interviews are posted. 2/14/12 – Historical Stories Close to Home – What’s the editorial process like? How many people does it take to fix my grammar? 2/13/12 –...
by Regina Jennings | Aug 23, 2011 | Publication Story
I love the people in my books. I really do. If they bore me I make them funnier. If they annoy me, I make something bad happen to them so they straighten up. If only the real world… But I digress. I had so much fun writing Sixty Acres and a Bride that I wanted to...
by Regina Jennings | Aug 20, 2011 | Africa, Missions, Publication Story
“Are there bathrooms where we’re going?” we asked our African host. “In Africa, there are bathrooms everywhere.” He motioned out the window of the jeep. Sure enough. I’d have to be careful where I looked. And stepped. Although my mind was still whirling from the ACFW...
