>I’d been planning the day for a year – the book launch of Chasing Lilacs. It was a day I wanted to share with the folks who’ve walked beside me since the beginning of my writing journey. And having it in the Texas Panhandle where the book is set was a perfect choice. AND because of the era of the …
>Chasing Lilacs featured this week
>Hello Friends, Just wanted to let you know that Chasing Lilacs is being offered in a giveaway at my friend, Margaret Daley’s, blog this week. Read about it and enter here. Also, the folks at Novel Journey are hosting me today and asked some great questions. Find out which childhood book first made an impression on me, get the scoop …
>What to do on a Saturday morn . . .
>If by chance you’re lolling around this morning, nursing another cup of coffee, and deliberating whether you really want to venture out into another hot day, I have an alternative. I’ve been on the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance this week. Wow! Some of the reviews have blown me away. I’m grateful and tickled pink with the kind words of affirmation …
>My First Book Signing
>I thought I would lump my two signing/launch events together, but then I decided that my first book signing should have its own post. What a fun evening. My publisher set up the signing with the Mardel Christian Book store in Tulsa and provided beautiful posters and flyers announcing the event. And the host store was so accommodating, I kept …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Coconut Cake
>In times of bereavement, bringing food is a ritual meant to comfort the family and create a bond within the community – a sacred bond. In Romans, Chapter 12, Paul talks about life within God’s family: love, devotion, honor, joy, patience, faithfulness, and in verse 15 – “Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn.” When a death …
>Giveaways and A First Time Experience For Me
>Counting down to release date of Chasing Lilacs. SIX days. Long enough for a quick trip to Europe. Or for beans to sprout in the garden. Or for a hatchling robin to sprout half its feathers. And all of these things are infinitely more impressive that the release of my book. That’s what I keep telling myself. I’m not counting …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Silver Dollar Pancakes
>Does your family ever have breakfast for supper? We sometimes did when I was growing up and our kids loved it when they were at home. And sometimes Max and I still do. There’s something comforting about sitting around the table, eating simple country food, enjoying every syrupy bite of homemade pancakes or a crisp slice of bacon. As I …
>HAPPY FRIDAY and a few more links of note
>We’re headed into what looks like is going to be the hottest weekend of the year so far. Sunshine is definitely better than tornadoes! And things are heating up in the pre-release days of Chasing Lilacs. Please don’t think I’m pushing, pushing, pushing you to run out and buy my book. It might not be your cuppa at all. I …
>Review and Giveaway of CHASING LILACS
>Just wanted to alert you, dear ones, that Relz Reviews has a heart-warming review and giveaway of Chasing Lilacs going on until June 13. Rel is an amazingly sweet reviewer from Australia who champions Christian fiction. I’m honored to be on her terrific site. Here’s the link and while you’re there, check out some of her other reviews and character …
>CAFE SPECIAL OF THE WEEK – Peanut Butter Icebox Pie
>Good grief! I don’t know where the time has gone. I posted last Thursday and here it is the wee hours of Wednesday and nary a word from me. And I promised a friend of mine I would do better about blogging. Not only that, but it’s been ages since I’ve had a Special of the Week Recipe. So here’s …