In the previous post, I gave my dad’s history as a descendant of No Man’s Land homesteaders and the bio of his early years. This picks up after his discharge from the Army. Marriage, Family, and a Lifetime of Adventure: Mike returned to Guymon where he met Patricia (Pat) Brown, a hometown girl. They married on May 28, 1949, and …
A Real Pioneer – Part 1
A few months ago, one of my distant cousins suggested my sisters and I nominate our dad for the honor of Parade Marshal for Pioneer Days in his hometown in Guymon, OK. The criteria included being a descendent of “No Man’s Land” homesteaders in the Panhandle, being a current resident, and had to have lived in one of the three …
The 13th Tribe by Robert Liparulo
Ready for something a little different? Robert Liparulo is a talent who can really spin a yarn. Hope you’ll give his latest book a try. This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingThe 13th TribeThomas Nelson (April 3, 2012)byRobert LiparuloABOUT THE AUTHOR: Best-selling novelist Robert Liparulo is a former journalist, with over a thousand articles and multiple writing awards to his …
COOKING THE BOOKS by Bonnie Calhoun
There’s only one word to describe today’s featured author: Superwoman! Bonnie is the owner of the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance which has allowed me to introduce you to many new authors. She’s the creator and owner of an online magazine, designs clothing for her own store, knows more techy stuff than you can imagine, and is a funny, giving, energetic …
Sweet Dreams
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, …