Teresa Tysinger

A Rumbling of Excitement

First, a little housekeeping. Do you notice anything different? Check out my brand spankin’ new newsletter sign-up button just over there. Starting in a few weeks, I’ll be sending out an email newsletter every 6-8 weeks. It’ll include an encouraging word, updates on my projects, links to my recent reads, giveaways, and more. I’d sureContinue reading “A Rumbling of Excitement”

Updates, Blessings, and Revelations

I am saturated with gratefulness and blessing after this weekend. I don’t know about you, but sometimes I sit in the funk of the valley for a while, unsure which way to go to climb out. I try and remain focused on the truth that God’s mercies are new every day (see Lamentations 3:22-23). And faithfully,Continue reading “Updates, Blessings, and Revelations”

Kill Them All: Knowing When to Not to Write

Disclaimer: If you’re looking for fluffy, easy going Teresa, today is not your day. You might want to go enjoy your weekend and come back Monday. Just sayin’. There’s a school of thought in the writing community to “just write.” No matter what, force yourself into the craft and progress will follow. Keep momentum up. Some writing will beContinue reading “Kill Them All: Knowing When to Not to Write”

Book Review: This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof

I first connected with fellow Christian author, Joanne Bischof, through a link on another writer’s blog. I felt an instant kinship when reading about her heartfelt fiction. I’ve also been blessed to have the opportunity to join the launch team for her upcoming novel, To Get to You (more on that, coming soon!). I was excitedContinue reading “Book Review: This Quiet Sky by Joanne Bischof”

Query Me This: The Riddle of Reaching an Agent

Above all, a query letter is a sales pitch and it is the single most important page an unpublished writer will ever write. It’s the first impression and will either open the door or close it. It’s that important, so don’t mess it up. Mine took 17 drafts and two weeks to write. — NicholasContinue reading “Query Me This: The Riddle of Reaching an Agent”