> CONGRATULATIONS ! ! Erica Vetsch is the winner of Myra Johnson’s new book, Romance by the Book, and . . . drumroll, please . . . a box of Godiva chocolates.Thanks to all who left comments about your favorite romantic movie. I didn’t chime in, but one of my favorites is HELLO DOLLY! Why, you ask? It’s the movie …
>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!
>TEN TIPS FOR ENGAGING YOUR READERS
> I’m blogging today atSeriously Write.Join Annette Irby, Dawn Kinzer, and me today as I share Ten Tips for Engaging Your Readers. See you there!
>CAN Blog Post – Marketing before your first contract
>I recently had the privilege of becoming a member of CAN, The Christian Authors Network. This group of published authors is passionate about writing and sharing their victories and struggles with marketing and promotion of Christian books. Since my first book, Chasing Lilacs, is still in the pre-published phased (getting closer!), I was asked what an author could do prior …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Green Tea Smoothies
>The characters in The Shape of Mercy live on where the book ended through the delightful blog Susan has created for Lauren, Abigail, Clarissa, Mercy, and Esperanza. Sometimes it’s hard to believe these people aren’t real. So for today’s café special, you’re in for a treat—Green Tea Smoothies from the kitchen of Esperanza, Abilgail’s trusty housekeeper. In keeping with the …
>Guest Blogging Today at On The Write Path
>Erica Vetsch has been on of my faithful cheerleaders on this writing journey. We were finalists together in the 2007 Genesis contest. How fortunate I am to have become good friends with her. She has me on her blog today if you’d like to read more about my writing journey.
>MEA CULPA !
>My link and the name of the new blog I told you about yesterday was wrong. So much for trying to blog and carry on a family conversation. My apologies to my friends who created this new blog for all you romantics out there. I’ve corrected the original post. The correct name is ROMANCE YOUR SPOUSE. Take another look! Today …
>LOVE AND ROMANCE – A New Blog You’ll Like
> Do you like to hear how other writers who are also wives and moms keep the romance sizzling in their marriage? ROMANCE YOUR SPOUSE, this mostly G-rated blog is fun, informative, and a joint effort by five of my favorite romance writing friends (Hint: One is a relative). Pop over and check them out. When you do, you’ll see …
>REVIEW of SAME KIND OF DIFFERENT AS ME
> My thanks to the folks at Thomas Nelson for providing the PDF download of The Same Kind of Different as Me through their Book Review Bloggers program. I really like to hold a book in my hand, carry it around the house, and read snatches whenever I can. This was a new experience for me, and since I normally …
>A blogging friend asked me some questions
>Today, I’m answering questions about being a writer on The Koala Bear Writer blog. This delightful blogger lives in Canada and whether you read my comments over there or not, you will certainly enjoy her thought-provoking posts and musings about her daily life.