NaNoWriMo – Who’s In?

Some of you will know instantly what I mean by that title. Others of you might scratch your head and go huh? Sometimes I forget that not everyone in the world is a writer! But there are a LOT of people who think they have a story in them. Some estimate as many as 80% of the folks in the …

>Chasing a Dream

> I’m guest blogging on the FaithWords blog today about my writing dreams. Here’s a snippet. As a young girl in Texas, I didn’t think of my life as being anything but ordinary. My dad worked in a petroleum plant. My mom sold Avon so she could save up for a piano and pay for lessons for my two younger sisters …

>Confessions of an ACFW Conference Junkie

>I’m a guest today on the ACFW Conference Blog. It’s no secret that I love the American Christian Fiction Writers annual conference. Come see why on today’s installation of the ACFW Blog.

>Writing Dreams, Partners in the Journey, and OCD

> My friend Tiffany Colter did a fun interview with me which is now live in the AFICTIONADO ONLINE MAGAZINE. Also featured are some quotes from my writing friends and a few little known facts about me. Take a look if you dare. And thanks, Tiffany, for putting this all together!

>A Full and Busy Life

>Things have been quite hectic around here lately. Can anyone relate? I’ve know that April would be a busy month, and it has been. Great things going on, but sadly I’ve not taken the time to share them with you here. So, this is the short version. First-born Grandson’s 13th Birthday: We didn’t make it to Texas for the actual …

>CHASING LILACS has a new cover

>I’ve been anxious to unveil this fun news for a week or so. CHASING LILACS has a new cover. The design concept folks at FaithWords felt that a different look would convey the essence of Sammie’s story better with this new look. As soon as I saw it, I fell in love with it. While I could almost smell the …

>MY WRITING JOURNEY – Waiting on the Lord

> Today I’m once again blogging at SERIOUSLY WRITEJoin my friends Dawn Kinzer and Annette Irby and me as I share my writing journey and what “Waiting on the Lord” means to me.

>A Chat with Canadian Friend, Koala Bear Writer

> I’m also chatting today with a special friend and lovely writer from Canada. THE KOALA BEAR WRITER She asked about my “getting the call” and wanted a sneak peek at Chasing Lilacs.Please stop by her blog and say hi!

>CHASING LILACS and Other Fun Stuff

>It’s been a while since I’ve talked about the release of my upcoming book, Chasing Lilacs. The truth is, I’m not all that comfortable tooting my own horn. I don’t want people—meaning you, my readers—to grow weary of it before it even hits the shelves. And yet, it’s never far from my mind, so please rejoice with me on these …