>We’ve had a lot of family events this year—bridal showers, college graduations, class reunions, birthdays—it seems we’ve been on the road non-stop. We still have the BIG event coming in August—our youngest son’s wedding in California. And maybe a nephew getting married in the fall. This past Monday, though, I loaded up the PT Cruiser for a family first—our grandson’s …
>A Graduate of Distinction
>This past weekend our youngest son James graduated from the University of Oklahoma, a graduate of distinction in the College of Engineering. Of course, even if the University hadn’t named him as a person of distinction, we would have. He’s worked hard and made his parents proud, following in his dad’s footsteps with an Electrical Engineering degree. The Friday night …
>An Apology and a Rabbit Rant
> My apologies for not drawing for D.C. Stewart’s book Where Would Cows Hide? on Friday, as promised. Poor planning on my part as I knew I would be traveling this weekend to my youngest son’s college graduation (Go Sooners!). I abandoned my computer and cyberspace for some real people interaction and celebration (more about that tomorrow). So without further …
>We’re not in Kansas anymore, Toto
>A few days ago my friend . . . I use that word loosely . . . tagged me to do a Seven Random Things about me meme. Thank you, Myra. Since she took the liberty of changing hers to an animal meme, I thought I’d change it up, too. Of course, there are rules and people to tag and …
>CFBA Introduces THE WARRIORS by Mark Andrew Olson
> This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducingThe Warriors(Bethany House April 1, 2008)byMark Andrew Olsen ABOUT THE AUTHOR: MARK ANDREW OLSEN whose novel The Assignment was a Christy Award finalist, also collaborated on bestsellers Hadassah (now the major motion picture: One Night With the King), The Hadassah Covenant, and Rescued. His last novel was the supernatural thriller The Watchers. The …
>BLOG TOUR for WHERE WOULD COWS HIDE? by DC STEWART
> In case you’ve missed my earlier “brag” about this book and want to know more, I’m participating in my daughter-in-law, Denice Stewart’s blog tour for her Tweener Adventure, Where Would Cows Hide? In addition to the blog tour giveaways there is a BONUS book giveaway available only for those who comment on today’s post. I’m giving away TWO copies …
>Christy Finalists Announced
> This is it, folks–the biggest award in Christian Fiction–the Christy Awards. When I read the list, I got goosebumps. Here’s why: The first writing class I ever took was an online class someone recommended to me. The teacher? Michelle Buckman. She has several published novels and is now a Christy finalist for her young adult book. I am so …
>EXCELLENCE: This One’s For You, Simon
>I’m feeling a bit metaphorical today. Not sure if it’s because I’ve been keeping up with my daily word count or because spring has finally arrived. Whatever the case, please hear me out. The metaphor for today: Writing a novel is like watching your favorite installment of American Idol. I’m a semi-Idol fan. I know enough to know who’s in …
>Denice Stewart Blog Tour in Progress
>As I mentioned right here a few weeks ago, Denice Stewart’s first book has been released. Where Would Cows Hide? is a tweener adventure story where the fun never ends. The author, who just happens to be my daughter-in-law, is in the beginning of a month-long Blog Tour. Just so you know, I’m a little cautious about sending all you …
>SETTING AS INSPIRATION
>I’m reading an incredible book right now. Trouble The Water by Nicole Seitz (see previous entry on this blog). It’s rich setting is the South Carolina Lowcountry, and through Nicole’s magical writing, I can taste the salt in the sea breezes and feel the grit of the sand on my feet. Her story comes from personal experience with the setting. …