> In a blog interview this year, I was asked what inspired me as a writer. Several things came to mind: music, being with other writers, listening to God’s voice. As I rethink what I said in that interview, I have to say that my love affair with books—my lifelong attachment to reading is what inspired me to begin writing …
>PRESERVING FAMILY LEGENDS
> We all have family stories and legends that have been passed down. Will your children or grandchildren know what they are? My dear friend and fellow writer, M. Carolyn Steele, has penned the ultimate guide to teach the novice or veteran writer how to preserve those stories for future generations. Not just recording the facts, but taking an event …
>ENGAGING FATHER CHRISTMAS by Robin Jones Gunn Up on CFBA
> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingEngaging Father ChristmasFaithWords (October 30, 2008)byRobin Jones Gunn REVIEW OF THE BOOK: If you love British settings as I do, you will enjoy this delightful novella. From the performance of A Christmas Carol to the quaint coffee shop run by Miranda’s boyfriend’s family, you feel the spirit of Christmas. Ian, her boyfriend, has …
>The Sense of Place, Part 4 – AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE by Patti Lacy
>Did you ever dream of going to Ireland? Of visiting the wild cliffs above a foamy sea? Sipping tea in a thatched cottage? I have. And what a delight to take this vicarious trip to the Emerald Isle through the pages of An Irishwoman’s Tale by debut author, Patti Lacy. As I’ve been doing for several weeks, I’m talking about …
>The Sense of Place, Part 2. RAIN SONG by Alice J. Wisler
>As promised, I’m going to share some of my observations about recent books I’ve read, and why they have the lagniappe (something extra) quality that endears them to me. If you missed the first post that explains what I’m talking about, you can read it here. I’m starting with one of the most recent books I read, RAIN SONG by …
>IN HONOR OF OUR VETERANS
> My dad is my hero. Someone who’s always ready with another story or good advice. Although he didn’t go to college, me made certain my sisters and I did. And along the way, he instilled in me a strong work ethic, a love of God, and the value of “keeping my nose clean and to the grindstone.” He also …
>WINNER OF Patti Lacy’s AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE
>CONGRATULATIONS to Doreen, who is the winner of Patti Lacy’s wonderful Irish story, AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE. Thanks, Doreen and all the others who stopped by the cafe and entered the drawing. Watch for more giveaways in the future. And a special thanks to Patti Lacy for sharing this haunting, yet heartwarming story with the world.
>Review and Book Drawing for AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE
> MY REVIEW An Irishwoman’s Tale by Patti Lacy (see blog entry below) is based on a true story. The fact and fiction are woven together to tell Mary Freeman’s story—a delightful and sometimes haunting tale of her being torn from her mother’s bosom in a dingy Irish cottage and sent to live with a couple in Chicago. Mary’s lifelong …
>FALL BREAK
>We all need a break once in a while. So today I’m taking a short breather from my novel revisions to bring you some pictures of what we did last weekend. It was fall break for the school kiddos, so Max and I were recruited . . . er, volunteered to watch Scott and Denice’s three kids. Lovely weekend for …
>SATURDAY NIGHT COCOA FUDGE
> Isn’t that a marvelous title for a book? My friend and fellow Tulsa Night Writer, Gloria Teague, is the author of this nostalgic book about her growing up years in the Smoky Mountains of Tennessee. I haven’t got my hands on a copy yet, but hope to attend her book signing Saturday, September 13, here in Tulsa: 2-4 pm …