Ask the Author: DeeDee Lake
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DeeDee Lake
Rules of Engagement is a 7-book inspirational, sweet, military romance series. I began working on the storyline and characters over thirty years ago when I lived in Panama. God just never let me let it go.
I learned you should write about what you know. I know Jesus. I know the military - Navy Brat, Army wife. I know sweet romance with my sweetie husband, Seth.
So, the story blossomed, even more, when Susan Baganz and I decided to become writing partners and get the stories written and published. We think you'll enjoy the characters and settings.
I learned you should write about what you know. I know Jesus. I know the military - Navy Brat, Army wife. I know sweet romance with my sweetie husband, Seth.
So, the story blossomed, even more, when Susan Baganz and I decided to become writing partners and get the stories written and published. We think you'll enjoy the characters and settings.
DeeDee Lake
Different things. Sometimes it's a person walking nearby that has some quirky trait, conversations, or the weather. Rainy, overcast days are my best days to write. Also, I get inspired every time I go to the mountains or the beach. Both are great places to let your imagination take you to far away places.
DeeDee Lake
I'm pretty much an open book (pun intended). Maybe, a good mystery would be how we were given a baby six short weeks after landing in Panama.
DeeDee Lake
The best thing?
Being able to do what comes naturally for me. Growing up I thought everyone could write easily. It wasn't until after I was married that I discovered it was a gift, skill, and talent given by God.
I love writing because it gives voice to emotions and helps me to process.
Writing touches a creative side in you and since I can't draw, paint, sing, or other creative talents - I write!
Being able to do what comes naturally for me. Growing up I thought everyone could write easily. It wasn't until after I was married that I discovered it was a gift, skill, and talent given by God.
I love writing because it gives voice to emotions and helps me to process.
Writing touches a creative side in you and since I can't draw, paint, sing, or other creative talents - I write!
DeeDee Lake
Marketing Next Step. Lots of learning in the marketing arena too. I'm writing a lot of blogs and copy for marketing.
DeeDee Lake
Have a teachable spirit. Learn about the skill of writing and the writing business. Join a writer's critique group. Attend writer's conference even if you don't have a book to promote.
The writing industry is very relational - get good at making great friends.
The writing industry is very relational - get good at making great friends.
DeeDee Lake
I learned from Jerry Jenkins it isn't really real. Think about it, a plumber doesn't get plumber block or a nail tech doesn't get to have nailblock.
You just sit and write. Sometime it comes super easy and other times - not so much.
I love sitting at my desk with the sunlight pouring through the windows and losing myself in writing.
You just sit and write. Sometime it comes super easy and other times - not so much.
I love sitting at my desk with the sunlight pouring through the windows and losing myself in writing.
DeeDee Lake
Hmmm.. That is hard to answer. I've lived in four continents and 50 homes. I've never lived on a lake with an amazing house that has a wrap-around screened-in porch - lots of bugs around lakes. Of course, it would have to have its own boat ramp.
I'd be the owner of a retreat - but someone else would do the hard day to day work. As for me, I would spend my time getting to know the guests.
I'd be the owner of a retreat - but someone else would do the hard day to day work. As for me, I would spend my time getting to know the guests.
DeeDee Lake
The Jesus Chronicles, John's Story, The Last Witness by Tim LaHaye and Jerry Jenkins
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols, PhD
The Lost Art of Listening by Michael P. Nichols, PhD
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