I love everything about this book from the title to the evocative cover to the wonderful story inside and most of all, its author, Karen Halvorsen Schreck. I’m not sure when Karen and I first became acquainted, but we met in person for the first time last fall. I instantly connected with her and her style of writing and passion …
Catch Us If You CAN Scavenger Hunt
THANK YOU for stopping by. The Scavenger Hunt is now over and winners are being contacted. I hope you might be one of them. Please feel free to click on the logo below to take you to the list of participating authors and enjoy their websites and books. We do have a winner here! CONGRATS to Lindsey Z who said, …
Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend – The Super Bowl of Book Lovers
A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of attending the Pulpwood Queens Girlfriend Weekend (my fourth time) and have been anxious to share my thoughts. Inspired by the biggest football game of the year, it occurred to me there might be a few similarities between the Super Bowl and the most beloved book event of the year – the …
Book Love
I’m a tad late in chiming in with my 2013 Book Love post. Reading has become a bit of a paradox. The author hat I wear gives me exposure to more books and authors just by the nature of the business, but also, as I’m in some stage of writing/editing/promoting a book most months of the year, I have less …
Looking Back at 2013
Tomorrow we’ll put 2013 to rest. It’s hard to believe that in a few short hours, it will be 2014. How has this year been for you? It’s been a mix of triumphs and challenges here which I suppose is a sign that I’m still in the game! I do like to reflect on the past, if just for a …
Remembering Diann Hunt
On the day after Thanksgiving, the world lost a beautiful writer who was more than a friend and a colleague to all who knew her. Diann Hunt was the picture of grace, encouragement, and Godly countenance. Today, I’m joining other writers throughout the blogosphere to celebrate and honor Diann. I met Diann at my first ACFW conference. I was terrified, …
A Walk in the Park
New York! New York! My heart is stolen. You were all that you promised and more. Bright lights. The murmur of a hundred languages. Boots. Everyone wears boots in New York. Sturdy, sensible boots with low heels for walking and walking and walking. Canyons of concrete and glass. Tiny patches of green with wrought iron garden benches tucked between buildings. …
Thirty Days of Thankfulness – Won’t you join me?
One of my fondest memories as a child was visiting my grandparent’s farm. In the center, between the well house and the barns, was a windmill – the old fashioned kind that used to dot the countryside, twirling on windy days, drawing water from the depths where it was then channeled to the wooden storage tank to be available for …
The Hatmaker’s Heart
For Nell Marchwold, bliss is seeing the transformation when someone gets a glimpse in the mirror while wearing one of her creations and feels beautiful. Nell has always strived to create hats that bring out a woman’s best qualities. She knows she’s fortunate to have landed a job as an apprentice designer at the prominent Oscar Fields Millinery in New York City. Yet when Nell’s fresh designs begin to catch on, her boss holds her back from the limelight, claiming the stutter she’s had since childhood reflects poorly on her and his salon.
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Cover Reveal for The Hatmaker’s Heart
One of my favorite parts of the writing process is getting my first peek at the cover of a book that I’ve dreamed about for months, toiled over through countless cups of Verona, and prayed that it would capture the vision I have for my story. That’s my favorite part, but one of the hardest parts is getting that first …