The end of 2014 has sneaked up on me. I think I usually post my favorite reads of the year before now. Rather than give you an analysis/breakdown of why I chose what I did, I’ve fixed this fun graphic to showcase what for me were some of the best hours of reading that I can remember in several years. …
Pulpwood Queens – More than just a “Big Hair” Ball
It’s been two weeks since I returned from the Pulpwood Queens’ Girlfriend Weekend in Jefferson, Texas. Much has been written already about this fun, inspiring weekend. Pictures have been posted for all the world to see. Is there really anything I can add? I can only try. First of all, I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of such …
On the road again . . .
Tomorrow I’m heading south across the Red River!!! It’s that time of year – the annual ACFW conference – held this year at a Dallas hotel smack dab in the middle of DFW. There I’ll meet up with 700 like-minded people to talk writing, marketing, who sold what to whom, and who just got a new agent. I’ll …
COOKING THE BOOKS by Bonnie Calhoun
There’s only one word to describe today’s featured author: Superwoman! Bonnie is the owner of the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance which has allowed me to introduce you to many new authors. She’s the creator and owner of an online magazine, designs clothing for her own store, knows more techy stuff than you can imagine, and is a funny, giving, energetic …
Sweet Dreams
In two days, I’ll turn in the manuscript for my fourth book – which I hope explains my absence here lately. There’s always so much to do as the deadline looms. Words to compose. Scenes to add. Or delete. Story fragments to unfrag. Facts to check. It’s always an emotional and draining time followed by exhilaration and then a feeling …
How do you celebrate good news?
The finalists of the Oklahoma Book Award were announced last week, and I’m honored that Broken Wings made the cut in the fiction category. Overall, 35 finalists were named in 5 categories: Children/Young Adult, Design/Illustration, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry. The Fiction Finalists: Cold Glory—B. Kent Anderson—Forge Crying Blood—Donis Casey—Poisoned Pen Press The American Café—Sara Sue Hoklotubbe—The University of Arizona Press …
Author Lisa Wingate – Giveaway of Blue Moon Bay and Dandelion Summer!
Lisa Wingate is more than a great author! She’s a fun and wonderful friend, mentor, and she grew up in the city where I now live. I had the pleasure to spend time with Lisa in Jefferson, Texas, a few weeks ago. I knew she was coming up for a blog tour on her new book, and I’m delighted that …
A Time to Play
I’m always a little flummoxed when it comes time to share about the Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend. So many emotions intertwine over the course of three days that it’s difficult to sum it up in a few words. With this year’s circus theme, though, every time my mind drifts back to that little town in East Texas, I can’t help …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day Three
Day 3. The letter C. Have I got a surprise for you today! But first – a little thanksgiving dance for my favorite “C” word – coffee! Anyone who has known me for more than five minutes knows I LOVE coffee, the nectar of heaven. Thank you, Jesus, for that little burst of caffeine that gets me going in the …
>Friendship on my Mind
> “A friend is someone who knows the song in your heart, and can sing it back to you when you have forgotten the words.” Isn’t that beautiful? I want to be that kind of friend – to be there when disappointments and trials come. To wipe the tears from the eyes of my friend as my own cheeks …
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