> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingLove Starts With Elle(Thomas Nelson – July 8, 2008)byRachel Hauck ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Rachel Hauck is a forty-something, a child of the ’60’s, ’70’s, ’80’s, ’90’s and ’00’s, who roller skated through the ’70’s into the ’80’s with Farrah Fawcet hair and a three-speed orange Camero. She graduated from Ohio State University (Go …
>Two “Cool” Sites for Authors
> It’s here! The Christian Fiction Online e-zine! The brain child of Bonnie Calhoun at CFBA, Michelle Hutchinson Sutton is the editor of the newest, grooviest place to read about your favorite authors and catch the latest industy buzz from a huge line-up of authors, editors, agents, and other industry professionals. Click on the magazine cover above to take you …
>A Drumroll for the Winner, Please
>I held the drawing today for the $25 Barnes & Noble gift card to celebrate my blog makeover. I did things a little different this time to add to the suspense. Instead of putting the entrant’s name on a slip of paper for the drawing, I used the “log” of where I put the contest commenters. This time there were …
>WRITING SALMAGUNDI
>I’ve not posted anything about writing in a while. You might even say it’s been eerily quiet here at the café when it comes to talking about craft or creative endeavors. Two reasons for that: 1) I’ve been busy writing (hallelujah!) 2) I’ve been so busy writing, I’ve let all those great “blog” ideas slither on by without taking the …
>Review of CALICO CANYON by Mary Connealy, Up Today on CFBA
> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingCalico CanyonBarbour Publishing, Inc (July 1, 2008)byMary Connealy ABOUT THE AUTHOR:MARY CONNEALY is an award-winning author and playwright, married to Ivan a farmer, and the mother of four beautiful daughters, Joslyn, Wendy, Shelly and Katy. They live in Decatur, Nebraska. Mary is a GED Instructor by day and an author by night. And …
>Happy Birthday, James
> Today is our youngest son’s birthday. James was a cute kid, wasn’t he? I won’t embarrass him by saying he’s still cute, but he has grown up to be a very nice young man. He hardly ever leaves his socks in the den anymore, and he learned to empty his pockets before putting them in the laundry after I …
>EXTREME MAKEOVER
>How do you like the new look here at Carla’s Writing Café? All the credit goes to Ashley and George Weiss from Tekeme Studios. I heard about them from my friend, Mary, after they designed a new blog for her. This amazing couple really knows how to design with the customer’s dream vision in mind. I happened to be one …
>HAPPY FATHER’S DAY
> HAPPY FATHER’S DAY! For my dad. What can I say? You’re the family character, a story teller like no other, and a man who walks with God. You’ve given us “girls” your time and your love of adventure. We know we can do anything we set our minds to because of your example. I love you and am thankful …
>Wedding Fever
> This past year has been a whirlwind of weddings for the friends of our youngest son, James. Over the weekend, we attended that of Tanessa and Braden, two sweet kids who attended our church when we lived in the Panhandle. What made this wedding unique is that Tanessa (the bride) and James (our son) have been good friends since …
>SPECIAL DAY
>Today is a special day all around. First of all, thank you to all who serve in our military to keep our world a safer place–Huge wave to my son, Brett, who serves in the US Coast Guard! We are very proud of you! To those who gave their lives for our freedom as well as loved ones who’ve gone …