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 …
Stardust: A Novel
He left her a note in the sugar bowl. She always thought he’d come back . . . she just didn’t expect him to wash up on the banks on the bayou. A story of courage, forgiveness, and new beginnings await at the Stardust.
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Broken Wings
One woman clings to her memories. The other longs to erase hers. The story of a friendship birthed in providence set against the intriguing jazz culture of Tulsa.
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Chasing Lilacs
The story of a young girl’s search for her mother’s love in this coming of age tale set in 1958 Texas.
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A Time to Play
I’m always a little flummoxed when it comes time to share about the Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend. So many emotions intertwine over the course of three days that it’s difficult to sum it up in a few words. With this year’s circus theme, though, every time my mind drifts back to that little town in East Texas, I can’t help …
Don Reid of The Statler Brothers has new book – THE MULLIGANS OF MT. JEFFERSON
I’ve been a fan of the Statler Brothers ever since “Flowers on the Wall” and have been to a LOT of their concerts. I’ve grown older right along with them. A couple of years ago I learned that Don was writing books, and I did a little cheer – I feel like we’ve both pursued our writing passions when our …
I’m running away with the circus!
The lure of the bigtop awaits. The lights! The colors! The carny barkers and wild animal acts. The strange. The beautiful. The magnificent. I’m so excited I’m about to pop! THE GREATEST BOOK SHOW ON EARTH in Jefferson, Texas kicks off tomorrow with the Clown Alley Author Dinner. The annual Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend is hosted by Kathy Patrick – …
Dale Cramer up on CFBA with The Captive Heart
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing The Captive Heart Bethany House (January 1, 2012) by Dale Cramer ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Dale Cramer spent his formative years traveling the world as an Army brat, then settled in Georgia at the age of fifteen when his father retired. After high school he became an electrician, a job that took …