Debut authors are my heroes! I remember the thrill of my first published book, the fruits of years of hopeful labor. Today, I rejoice with Susan Reinhardt and the release of her debut, The Moses Conspiracy. She was kind enough to stop by and tell us of her writing journey. Please welcome, Susan. CARLA: Tell my readers a bit about …
Spring Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt
Welcome to the Spring Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! The Scavenger Hunt runs from Noon (eastern) March 22 until March 24. If this is the first stop on the hunt for you, you will need to go to the HOME page to start and to get the complete instructions. You can also return there if at any time you need to …
Ramblings on the Writing Life
Once upon a time, I dreamed of writing a book. I’d read thousands of them, surely I could write one. My first attempt was rather feeble. The most that can be said for it was that I finished, and an editor said I had an engaging voice. It wasn’t published, but the bug had bitten and writing became an all-consuming …
Remembering Patsy Cline
Fifty years ago today, America lost three of its most beloved county singers. Patsy Cline, along with fellow Grand Ol’ Opry stars, Lloyd (Cowboy) Copas and Hawkshaw Hawkins, and Patsy’s manager, Randy Hughes, died in a plane crash that shocked the nation. The group, along with several other entertainers, had done three benefit shows in Kansas City on March 3, …
From My Bookshelf
My guilty pleasure, I confess, is reading. The time was when I would finish a book every two or three days. My to-be-read pile could easily occupy a single shelf in those days. Being an author has not changed my insatiable appetite for fabulous books, but it has caused a dilemma – now I have to carefully choose which books …
The NEXT BIG THING
Welcome to the NEXT BIG THING Blog Hop. A blog hop is like a giant game of tag to help readers discover authors who are new to them. For this hop, authors are answering 10 questions about what we’re working on now. This week, I’m it. I was tagged by Lynne Gentry. Visit this wonderful and amazing author’s blog to …
Roll back the rug and strike up the band!
Forty-three years ago today, Max and I went on our first date. Arranged by a friend with ulterior motives, I might add. Our friend wanted to take the girl he was mad about to the movies. And not just any movie, but one in Oklahoma City, and we were OU students living in Norman. Our friend didn’t have a car, …
Pulpwood Queens – More than just a “Big Hair” Ball
It’s been two weeks since I returned from the Pulpwood Queens’ Girlfriend Weekend in Jefferson, Texas. Much has been written already about this fun, inspiring weekend. Pictures have been posted for all the world to see. Is there really anything I can add? I can only try. First of all, I feel incredibly blessed to have been part of such …
A Treat for Downton Abbey Fans: Ashton Park by Murray Pura
It’s been a while since I’ve posted. Sometimes life intervenes, and I’ll have some updates about what I’ve been up to soon. In the meantime, are you all loving Season 3 of Downton Abbey? Be still my heart. I adore everything Downton, especially the “downstairs” drama. And as soon as I heard about this new series, I knew I’d be …
Treasure Hunting
Christmas Eve. Grandpa’s house with the grandkids. Packages are piled under the tree. And it is still an ETERNITY until time to get to the “real reason” we gathered – the presents! Aunt Donna supervises the decorating of gingerbread men with icing and sprinkles – lots and lots of sprinkles! The kids look at the clock and groan. It’s still …