>CONGRATULATIONS to Lacy Williams, the winner of Jill Elizabeth Nelson’s The Reluctant Smuggler. Happy reading, Lacy, and a special thank you to all who entered. In honor of Valentine’s week, I’ll be having a drawing for a special, steamy romantic book. Stop by on Monday to find out which book I’m giving away next.
>Little Did I Know . . .
>When I embarked on this writing journey seven years ago, with visions in my head and ideas exploding in my heart, I had no idea what lay ahead. No clue that one day my vocabulary would include terms like writer’s platform, technorati, blogging, stat counting, and web presence. What was I thinking? Playing with words, studying craft books, attending writers’ …
>A BLOGGING PHENOMENON
>My friend Shannon over at Rocks in My Dryer is an incredible blogger in the “momosphere.” Our round-about connection came about when our hubbies worked in the same office and compared notes about their “writing” wives. By the way, we both have the best spouse support systems in the universe. Whatever. I started reading Rocks in My Dryer. I laughed. …
>How Fast Do You Read?
> I’ve always read voraciously. Not necessarily fast, but I can’t remember a time that I didn’t have a book “in progress.” Right now, I have two bookshelves spilling over with books I want to read. Confession time: I’m a compulsive book buyer. I can’t resist buying a book or two or three every time I go to Barnes and …
>In The Mood for a Little Romantic Suspense? Enter to win RELUCTANT SMUGGLER
> RELUCTANT SMUGGLER by Jill Elizabeth Nelson released last week by Multnomah. Jill is one of those sweet, mild-mannered people who just radiates friendliness. Don’t let that fool you. She’s a killer of a writer. Leave a comment (with contact info) on this post to win a copy of my friend’s latest book. US residents only please. Drawing to be …
>CHICKEN, ANYONE?
>This has been a long week already. I’ve almost recovered from a nasty intestinal illness that started Saturday evening. My inability to consume food OR caffeine on Sunday left me with a migraine. More nausea and the daze of being on another planet. The stomach thing prompted a long-overdue visit to one of those doctors who specialize in torturing people …
>SO MANY BOOKS . . .
>My friend D’Ann tagged me for this “One-Book” exercise. Off we go! 1. One book that changed your life.This Present Darkness by Frank Peretti. I read this during a very tumultuous time in our lives. The lessons in spiritual warfare were unforgettable and led me on a prayer journey like I’d never experienced. 2. One book that you have read …
>NEW RESOURCE FOR WRITERS SEEKING PUBLICATION
>Novelist and non-fiction author of parenting books, Mary DeMuth, has started a new web place, So You Want To Be Published . . . to help unpublished authors chart their course and press on with their writing goals. She has a heart for mentoring and a deep conviction for writing God’s truth. I think you’ll like the resources and wisdom …
>THE BUCKET LIST
> The Bucket List is a new film with Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. With nothing in common but a terminal illness, they embark on an adventure to do everything they want to do in life before they kick the bucket. Fun and interesting premise, no? My local newspaper thought so, too, and ask their readers what was on their …
>What’s on Your Reading List?
>I’ve seen a lot of books recommended on other lists for the best of 2007—way more than I could ever read. Since my reading time is precious, stolen time from my writing I have to be careful and read wisely. And well. What do I want in a good book? Entertainment—Sometimes I need a dose of laughter, something absurd or …