by Darlene L. Turner @darlenelturner Every author knows readers are their hands and feet within the publishing world. Without them, their books wouldn’t reach the masses. Our mission at the Blue Ridge Reader Connections (BRRC) is to connect authors and readers. We want to change the world…one book at a…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett The heady sent of pumpkin spice is in the air, in some places, it’s even a little chilly (not so much in others yet), and children are hitting the books. The NFL season is underway and these things in combination tell us one thing—fall semesters have…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett We’re in contest season and it’s always proposal and submission season. But not everyone wins or gets offered a contract. Disappointment is as much a part of writing, as breathing. Therefore, managing your actions and feelings when you’re not successful is crucial. Over the years I’ve…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett One of the first things I learned when I decided stop fighting and be a writer, was that I needed to be an avid reader. I was told this at my first ever creative writing class and have heard the same message from agents, editors and…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett We are well into January 2023 (how did that happen?) and most of the decorations are away. Not my Christmas tree. Nope. But other than that, our focus has switched to the new year. Our youngest was the only member of Team Hackett to stay up…

By Debb Hackett @debb_hackett Writing a book can take a village. This calling isn’t easy. It isn’t fast. And it can be a lonely path. Even most introverted writers come alive when talking about the craft. We are designed that way. Throughout scripture we see how the Lord made us…