Even if you're the type who thinks of romance novels as unrealistic fantasy drivel-the offensiveness enhanced by a cover with Fabio's hair swaying and pecs bulging-I would make the case that you still root for love in whatever genre of books and movies you prefer. Something deep inside us can't help loving an authentic love story. The movie Mr. and Mrs. Smith, starring Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, is a perfect example and one of my favorite … [Read more...]
Have You Read the Wholesome Romantic Mystery, CREVICE? Janice Boekhoff’s ‘Earth Hunters’ Series Gets A New Look!
Book One in Janice Boekhoff's 'Earth Hunters' Series is Available with a Fresh New Look SHE IS READY TO RISK EVERYTHING, INCLUDING HER HEART, FOR THE SAKE OF HER MISSING BROTHER CREVICE, Book One in Janice Boekhoff's 'Earth Hunters' Series, was first released in 2016. This clean romance featuring Christian themes follows the daring exploits of an Arizona mine owner whose quest to find her brother leads her into the heart of the Arizona desert … [Read more...]
3 Ways that Releasing My First Novel Was Like Walking Down the Street in my Underwear (Plus a Giveaway)
In August, my debut novel, Crevice, released and I couldn’t be happier, but once it was out there I had this moment of panic. What did I do? My book baby was now on display for anyone to see. It was like those dreams I sometimes have where I've forgotten my clothes. I’m guessing I’m not the only one to ever feel this way, although I do tend to have control issues, so I thought I'd tell you why I felt this way. Note: keep reading to the end for … [Read more...]
Author Janice Boekhoff Tells Her Secret to Being Able to “Write Through the Fear”
No one would ever tell you to write out of fear (except maybe Stephen King), but for much of my life I wrote, or rather didn’t write, because of fear. As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I had many answers to the question, “What do you want to be when you grow up?” Wanting to be a veterinarian or archaeologist were safe things to admit. Things people would understand. But I had something else buried deep in the hidden part of my heart. A … [Read more...]
CREVICE Author Janice Boekhoff: Will the Real Lost Dutchman Please Step Up?
In my novel, Crevice, I created an elaborate background for Jacob Waltz, aka The Dutchman, and his relationship to the Lost Dutchman gold mine. But how much of what I wrote is true? Who was the real Dutchman? First, let me say, please do not try to find the Lost Dutchman gold mine based on my novel. Although, I did pick a physical place for the mine—a peak on the northwest side of the Millsite Canyon trail—I chose this because it was outside … [Read more...]
Janice Boekhoff Gives the Quid Pro Quills Blog a Behind-the Scenes Look at CREVICE
Janice Boekhoff, author of WildBlue's upcoming romantic suspense novel CREVICE, was featured on the Quid Pro Quills blog on July 22nd. Janice gives a behind-the-scenes look at the inspiration and story that lead to the creation of CREVICE. Check out the full article here: https://quidproquills.com/ "A few years ago, I was watching a TV show that had a segment on the Lost Dutchman gold mine located somewhere in the Superstition Mountains of … [Read more...]
