A few weeks ago, I told you that Broken Wings was a finalist in Faith, Hope, and Love’s Inspirational Reader’s Choice Award. The FHL chapter of RWA (Romance Writers of America) meets during the week of the annual RWA Convention. This year it was held in Anaheim, CA. I was truly honored and so wanted to be there for the …
Celebrating Our Fortieth Anniversary – Has it really been that long?
On this day forty years ago, we said “I do.” Surrounded by family and friends, in the presence of God, we pledged that for better or worse, in sickness and health, in poverty or in wealth, to love, honor and cherish til death do us part. Most of the details of that day are a blur for me, a naive …
We Have a Winner!
Congratulations to Joan for being the winner of the jazzy giveaway featuring Broken Wings and music CDs. When asked how she celebrated good news, here’s what she said: I call my husband, my daughter, and then my niece. I call my friends and meet with them for coffee, or plan a party. I share the good news! Lately, well 5 …
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 …
Welcome to “Those Were The Days. . .”
Welcome to my new website! Thanks to Matt Jones of JonesHouseCreative, I have an updated look, some new features, and a little different format which just means that my blog and website are all in one place. I feel comfortable here – at home – and that’s what I want for you, too. THANK YOU, Matt and team for creating …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 24
Day 24. Happy Thanksgiving! Departing from the alphabet today to celebrate Thanksgiving. Hope your day is blessed and filled with all the things you love – turkey and the trimmings, big screen football, sweet reminisces, and barrels of laughter. Love on your family. Have a second helping of dressing and a whole piece (or two) of pumpkin pie. Jump in …
>OKLAHOMA BOOK AWARDS
>Saturday night was the annual Oklahoma Book Awards Celebration presented by the Oklahoma Center for the Book. I was honored that Chasing Lilacs was a finalist for the Fiction category. So many great authors and illustrators come from my state, it’s hard not to feel a teensy bit proud. And while my book didn’t win, I was glad when the …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Crockpot Chicken W/ Chiles, Cheese, & Chips
>Have you planned your New Year’s Eve menu yet? Having folks over to watch the big games on New Year’s Day? This crock pot winner will give you plenty of time to have fun with the family and still get kudos from the kids and/or your guests. My FaceBook friend, Therese Fowler, says this is one of their family favorites …
>IMMANUEL . . . God With Us
>BLESSINGS TO ALL OF YOU – friends, loved ones, and faithful blog readers. May you receive all the best from God above and join in celebration of the birth of the Christ child. MERRY CHRISTMAS!
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Cherry Cream Pie
>A few days before my oldest son’s twelfth birthday, the element went out of our electric oven. This was during the era when we actually baked birthday cakes instead of stopping by the local bakery and ordering the sugary, themed cakes that are routine today. I considered it part of my vow of motherhood to bake and decorate my boys’ …
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