In two days, I’ll turn in the manuscript for my fourth book – which I hope explains my absence here lately. There’s always so much to do as the deadline looms. Words to compose. Scenes to add. Or delete. Story fragments to unfrag. Facts to check. It’s always an emotional and draining time followed by exhilaration and then a feeling …
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 …
More on A Sweethaven Summer by Courtney Walsh
I was delighted when I learned that my friend Courtney Walsh would be featured on the Christan Fiction Blog Alliance. Here’s the info from the folks over there. This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingA Sweethaven SummerGuidepost Books (February 7, 2012)byCourtney WalshABOUT THE AUTHOR: Courtney Walsh is a published author, scrapbooker, theater director, and playwright. Her debut novel, A Sweethaven …
Pinterest: The Great Pin-Up
Just when you think there can’t possibly be another social networking site to steal occupy your free hours (and I use this term facetiously), wouldn’t you know? Another one comes along. I first heard about Pinterest a few months ago when a group of friends were talking about sharing crafts and getting Christmas ideas. It zipped right past me. I …
Sweet Giveaway – A Sweethaven Summer by Courtney Walsh
Thanks, everyone, for helping launch my new website and your fabulous comments on Friday’s post. I’ve drawn a winner: Her comment: Wow, after reading the few paragraphs – it has whet my appetite for the entire book . . . CONGRATULATIONS to Judy Abbott! I’ll be sending autographed copies of Lisa Wingate’s books, A Dandelion Summer and Blue Moon Bay, …
Author Lisa Wingate – Giveaway of Blue Moon Bay and Dandelion Summer!
Lisa Wingate is more than a great author! She’s a fun and wonderful friend, mentor, and she grew up in the city where I now live. I had the pleasure to spend time with Lisa in Jefferson, Texas, a few weeks ago. I knew she was coming up for a blog tour on her new book, and I’m delighted that …
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 …
Cyber Friends, A Sweet Blog Award, and An Announcement
This week my cyber friend who stops in here at the cafe on a regular basis, nominated me for an award – The Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award. Thanks, Tracy Ruckman! You’ve been an encouragement to me, and I’m honored that you thought of me. The “rules” that go along with the award are that I need to name ten other …