I know, I know, the world tells us to freak out over being “fat” or overweight. But there are a few benefits to carrying an extra few pounds. I got the news straight from The 17 Day Diet book by Dr. Mike Moreno. Here we go: Stronger bones. A little meat can ward off osteoporosis. Healthier Hearts and Lower Rise of …
Novel Lovers Giveaway!
Want a chance to win 12 terrific books from 12 terrific authors? Some writer friends and I have a fabulous new giveaway for readers in the USA. The winner gets twelve fabulous books by twelve fabulous authors. All you need to do to enter is Like all of the authors’ Facebook Pages. Click on this Rafflecopter Link to find the …
New Boots Make Me Smile!
I’ve been looking for a boot “bootie” for a while now. I have a pair I love but they are starting to look a bit worn. I found a couple of pair a few weeks ago — which I loved — but the perfect, heart stopping, eye catching bootie eluded me. Until DSW today. At the Poughkeepsie Galleria. So far, …
Diary of a Writer: Whine, Whine, And Oh, By The Way, Here’s A Starred Review
Last weekend I blogged about being disappointed. Remember? I read a review over the weekend where the reviewer said I used the word “’tis” 1800 times which means there would be about 3 – 7 “tis” on every page. So, um, no, I didn’t use it 1800 times. But, still the notion stung. Then the Lord tapped my heart about …
Buying An iPhone Case. What Everyone Needs to Know
I’m an iPhone cover connoisseur. I’ve probably spent $250 on iPhone covers in the nearly four years I’ve owned an iPhone. Maybe that’s nothing for some of you — I know it can be like dressing a doll. Or tricking out your car. Change abounds. But, I’d rather land on a cover that works and not waste money trying to …
Diary of a Writer: Break Off Disappointment! You Are Appointed.
This time last week, I was arriving home from 12 days on the road. I’d been to a meeting at my publishers, then to teach at a writers retreat followed by teaching and speaking at a writers conference. I had a blast. Lived in grace. But I was glad to be home to my hubby and puppy. But this week, …
Why I Write Romance
I’m a romance writer. Love stories capture me. A good rom-com movie? I’m there. But the romance must be central. Ro-mance. Meaning heart, mind, soul. A connection of one man and one woman. Romance novelist get a bad rap. Why? Because mainstream romance is more sexmance than ro-mance. But there is nothing like a romance to demonstrate God’s love for …
At The Florida Writer’s Conference
Lake Yale. Central Florida. Beautiful sunny day. Cool breeze. Teaching writing. Talking to writers. There’s a handful of teen writers here! Hope. Future. Teaching on characterization in a few minutes. I should go. The My Book Therapy Deep Thinkers retreat in Destin was great. If you’re interested in writing a novel, check it out for the future. www.mybooktherapy.com. I gave …
Blessed Are You When Men Insult You
Last night, Seth MacFarlane took crud pot shots at all kinds of people groups during the Oscars but I tuned in right before he introduced Daniel Radcliff (Harry Potter) and Kristen Stewart (Twilight) saying, “…boy wizard and girl vampire… all that the Christian right believes is wrong with Hollywood.” While I know plenty of Christians who went to see Harry …
At the beach… where it rains.
Hey all! I’m at the beach with the My Book Therapy for the Deep Thinkers Retreat, an advance writing retreat. And it’s raining. A lot. I’m thinking it should be warm and sunny. It was sunny this morning for a few hours. Here’s our beach shot. The Gang’s All Here.