by Olivia | Jul 2, 2017 | Uncategorized
Gladden the Heart has officially released! New books come with a lot of official days that gladden the writer’s heart. Turning in that manuscript! Finished! Turning in revisions in response to the editors’ comments. Finished again! Receiving the PDF...
by Olivia | Jul 25, 2016 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
If you are looking for me on a Saturday afternoon, check the library. I’m there a lot with the purpose of adding words to my latest work-in-progress, which at the moment is a fifth addition to the Amish Turns of Time series. I’ve written before about...
by Olivia | May 28, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
I’m continuing my week of celebrating the June 1 release of In Plain View by giving away a book every day. This is the second day of celebration week, so I’m giving away a copy of my second novel–which also happens to be the first book in the Valley...
by Olivia | Oct 24, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Where do stories start? For me, stories begin with characters. As a writer, a character is likely to pop up in my brain first, then a setting. After that I need the elements of plot—an objective, obstacles, stakes that keep rising. As a reader, also, I tend to attach...
by Olivia | Sep 12, 2012 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
“Who is Annie Friesen?” you ask. I am happy to introduce you. Annie is the main character in the contemporary story line of my forthcoming book, Accidentally Amish. She’s smart. She’s determined. She’s self-reliant. She’s brave. She’s resourceful. And she is capable...
