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Claudia McCants

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in Washington, DC, The United States

November 15

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Claudia McCants has lived in North Florida with her husband, Lorenza, since 1992. Their son, Christopher, is a graphic artist and designed the covers for Broken Angel, Life Changes, and all of the books in the Apple Valley series.

After a decade of fighting serious illnesses and a life crisis, with God's help, Claudia has returned to the church feeling renewed and invigorated. She has also returned to writing, but she has changed her approach to her writing to include her positive outlook on life, encouragement, and her Christian faith.

Claudia is a travel enthusiast, enjoys making jewelry, and loves art glass. ...more

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What’s the best thing about being a writer?

Claudia McCants I love hearing from readers. As much as I enjoy writing, my real goal is to encourage and/or inspire people who are facing difficulties in life. One o…moreI love hearing from readers. As much as I enjoy writing, my real goal is to encourage and/or inspire people who are facing difficulties in life. One of my inspirational poems was used for a greeting card that was distributed internationally. I have heard from people as far away as Australia, and each one has told me a story about how the poem had encouraged them (or a loved one) as they faced a crisis.

For me, that felt like validation, and it in turn encouraged me to continue writing. In fact, I was contacted once by a gentleman who had purchased the greeting card for his son. He wrote me a wonderful, long letter to explain what the car had meant to both of them...but what he didn't know was I had just come home from the hospital following heart surgery. His words encouraged me!

So...being a writer gives me an opportunity to reach out to others and connect with people I may never meet, but I hope we can connect heart-to-heart.(less)

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What’s your advice for aspiring writers?

Claudia McCants If you want to write, WRITE. Stop thinking about it and just do it. Try to write something every day, whether it is for publication or just to help yo…moreIf you want to write, WRITE. Stop thinking about it and just do it. Try to write something every day, whether it is for publication or just to help you hone your writing skills.

If you want to write a book, begin by making notes. Writing doesn't start when you put pen to paper, or fingers to keyboard...it begins with an idea. Keep a notepad or recorder with you at all times. Decide what your story will be and make an outline.

When you're ready, WRITE. Work on your first draft without editing...that will come later.

Check out my blog about this topic at https://www.goodreads.com/author_blog.... (less)

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Average rating: 4.31 · 29 ratings · 6 reviews · 7 distinct works

	Hang in There: Life Can Be Hard Sometimes but It's Going to Be Okay by Gary Morris (editor), Claudia McCants (Goodreads Author) (Contributor) 4.12 avg rating — 17 ratings — published 2004 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Broken Angel by Claudia McCants (Goodreads Author), Christopher L McCants (Illustrations) 3.86 avg rating — 7 ratings — published 2013 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Helping Hands: A Story of Love, Faith and Restoration (Apple Valley Series) by Claudia McCants (Goodreads Author), Christopher McCants (Illustrations) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 4 ratings — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Dream Tapestry it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — published 2001	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	LIFE CHANGES: Dealing With Life Through Prayer by Claudia McCants (Goodreads Author), Lorenza McCants, Christopher McCants (Illustrator) it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Life Changes: Dealing With Life Through Prayer by Claudia McCants (Goodreads Author), Lorenza McCants, Christopher McCants (Illustrations) 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	[Broken Angel] [Author: McCants, Claudia] [June, 2013] 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars

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As uual, time flies by and I fall behind; but that's okay, because I'm still here. Since I last posted, I have been dealing with medical issues, and you know that is the biggest part of my life. I was hospitalized August 1st for eleven days. When I came home, I found myself on a higher dosage of Prednisone, which comes with side effects. I'm now on a drug called Rituxan which is given to me by IV Read more of this blog post »

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More Than Words (Daughters of Amana, #2)

by Judith McCoy Miller (Goodreads Author)

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“Writing is like making a delicious cake. Use the best ingredients, layer the flavors, and finish it with panache. If your product is made with good taste, people will ask for more.”
― Claudia McCants, Broken Angel

tags: christianity, fiction-writing, inspiration

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“Everything that God puts in our life is a lesson, even the bad experiences. Learn from them, adjust your direction, grow and move on.”
― Claudia McCants

tags: inspirational-religious

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“God says he will give us anything, all we have to do is ask; but he also expects us to work for what we get. He doesn't promise a perfect life, or that we won't face problems. He doesn't promise that we won't experience hurt and pain, but that through him we can also experience joy and happiness. And the more I think about it, I'm convinced that challenge is part of his plan. Think about it. When you are challenged by something and have to work harder to get it, isn't the prize you finally receive more valuable and cherished than if it had simply been handed to you?”
― Claudia McCants

tags: inspirational

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“Don't magnify your problems, magnify your God...he's got you covered.”
― Dr. Tony Evans

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“Forgiveness is unlocking the door to set someone free and realising you were the prisoner!”
― max lucado

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“Faith is not the belief that God will do what you want. It is the belief that God will do what is right.”
― Max Lucado, He Still Moves Stones: Everyone Needs a Miracle

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“Forgive and give as if it were your last opportunity. Love like there's no tomorrow, and if tomorrow comes, love again.”
― Max Lucado, Every Day Deserves a Chance: Wake Up to the Gift of 24 Hours

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“And If our God is for us, then who could ever stop us, and if our God is with us, then what can stand against?”
― Chris Tomlin, And If Our God Is for Us...