> Drake (my first born grandson) is one of two tuba players in his school’s Sixth Grade Beginner Band, and the FIRST tuba player in our family. He goes to a small school (although not that small compared to their neighboring rural towns) so the Christmas concert is a combined effort of beginners, junior high, high school, and the jazz …
>WHAT I’VE DONE . . . SO FAR Meme
>This meme comes originally from Angela Hunt. I snagged it from Robin Lee Hatcher. Directions: Put an asterisk next to the things you have done in your life, and then feel free to pass it on in your blog! Also feel free to add a couple at the end, if you like. *1. Started your own blog *2. Slept under …
>PRESERVING FAMILY LEGENDS
> We all have family stories and legends that have been passed down. Will your children or grandchildren know what they are? My dear friend and fellow writer, M. Carolyn Steele, has penned the ultimate guide to teach the novice or veteran writer how to preserve those stories for future generations. Not just recording the facts, but taking an event …
>ENGAGING FATHER CHRISTMAS by Robin Jones Gunn Up on CFBA
> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingEngaging Father ChristmasFaithWords (October 30, 2008)byRobin Jones Gunn REVIEW OF THE BOOK: If you love British settings as I do, you will enjoy this delightful novella. From the performance of A Christmas Carol to the quaint coffee shop run by Miranda’s boyfriend’s family, you feel the spirit of Christmas. Ian, her boyfriend, has …
>The Sense of Place, Part 4 – AN IRISHWOMAN’S TALE by Patti Lacy
>Did you ever dream of going to Ireland? Of visiting the wild cliffs above a foamy sea? Sipping tea in a thatched cottage? I have. And what a delight to take this vicarious trip to the Emerald Isle through the pages of An Irishwoman’s Tale by debut author, Patti Lacy. As I’ve been doing for several weeks, I’m talking about …
>Fa-la-la-la-la!
> Tis the season! I wish I were one of those early shoppers who had all my gifts purchased, wrapped, and under the tree by the day after Thanksgiving, but I’m not. As a matter of fact, I don’t even have a list made yet, so if you’re out there and still want to get your request in to me, …
>The Sense of Place, Part 3. THE SHAPE OF MERCY by Susan Meissner
>Knowing that everyone is busy with Thanksgiving plans, I’m posting this a bit early in keeping with the discussion about sense of place. Here we go. I’ve been a fan of Susan Meissner’s fiction for some time. I met her at the ACFW conference in 2007 when I had an author critique session with her. She’s wise and smart, very …
>A blogging friend asked me some questions
>Today, I’m answering questions about being a writer on The Koala Bear Writer blog. This delightful blogger lives in Canada and whether you read my comments over there or not, you will certainly enjoy her thought-provoking posts and musings about her daily life.
>The Sense of Place, Part 2. RAIN SONG by Alice J. Wisler
>As promised, I’m going to share some of my observations about recent books I’ve read, and why they have the lagniappe (something extra) quality that endears them to me. If you missed the first post that explains what I’m talking about, you can read it here. I’m starting with one of the most recent books I read, RAIN SONG by …
>A Celebration Worth Noting
>Last spring, my sister was diagnosed with breast cancer during routine mammography. To say we were shocked and devastated goes without saying. The latest technology, pinpoint accuracy in locating the nodes closest to the tumor, microcellular examination of tissue, and a bevy of amazing doctors became a part of Donna’s life in this most unexpected interruption. She had surgery, a …