When I was a kid, when we put more on our plate than we could eat, my dad would say, “Guess your eyes are bigger than your stomach.” That’s the way I feel when I survey my bookshelf and plan what books to move to the top of my reading list. I want to read them ALL! And I want …
The Best Reads of 2011
What a great year for books! Unfortunately, it wasn’t a great year for time to read all the books I wanted. The year started off with my going to the Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend in Jefferson, TX. There I was introduced to many new (to me) authors which added to my already leaning pile of books-I-want-to-read-before-I-die. Writing, editing, and marketing …
Giveaways and Christmas Wisdom You Can Use
Writing friends are amazing! Today I’m sending you to a couple of hot spots on the web so you can judge for yourself. Courtney and I with “our” agent in the middle Dear, dear friend, Courtney Walsh, is giving away stuff, and I mean LOTS of stuff on her blog this week and next. Today is a multi-gift giveaway for …
Book Giveaway Winners
Thank you, readers for the many comments on the posts for Alice Wisler’s A Wedding Invitation and for my “thank you” giveaway for the choice of either of my books. Ta-Da! The winner of A Wedding Invitation is Deb’s Desk. Enjoy! Cheryl Barker and Seashore Mary (love that name!) were the lucky winners of my post and have both chosen …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 30
Day 30. It’s been a fun month, hasn’t it? I’ve enjoyed spending time each day thinking of things for which I’m thankful. Family, friends, writing colleagues, and you, my readers. Thanks for sharing the journey with me. As the month closes, it’s time to look ahead, not back, so I’m heading into December with anticipation of the greatest birthday the …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 29
Day 29. A Sweet Deal for You. While writing is a solitary endeavor, many people are involved into the process of a completed novel – agents, editors, copy editors, art departments, publicists, and one of the most crucial in my opinion – critique partners. These are the brave souls who see the ugly parts of our stories, all the dangling …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 28
Day 28. A frost is in the air. Most of the turkey is gone. ALL of the pie is gone (thank goodness for that!). The house is quiet. All is calm. And I’m thankful for the relaxed Thanksgiving we’ve had with two of our sons and their families. We enjoyed eating (of course), watching football, playing cards in the kitchen, …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 27
Day 27. The Letter Z. Today I’m thankful for the one who is my constant muse and companion. She gives unconditional love with no strings attached, unless you count the daily ritual of an after-dinner treat. I’m never lonely or truly alone with my faithful pup at my side. I can’t imagine a world without animals or my home without …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 26
Day 26. The Letter Y for You, my readers! If you have read one of my books, thank you. If you have attended one of my book launches or book signings, I appreciate the time you took from your busy life to celebrate with me. If you have written a review and posted it on your blog or online, thank …
Thirty Days of Thanksgiving – Day 25
Day 25 – The Letter X Today’s letter is the tricky little X, which can serve as a legal signature if you’re unable to write your name. It’s also the unknown in math – the number to be found that will make an equation true. It’s also the symbol that indicates the crossing of two objects or things to come …