Today we’re hearing from my friend and award winning author, Terri Blackstock. And, as a bonus, today is Terri’s birthday. Be sure to send her birthday greetings. The picture to the left is Terri as Celebrity Grand Marshall of the Clinton, Mississippi Christmas Parade in 2006. “I was riding with the Grand Marshall and his granddaughter. Notice how excited the …
The 6th Author on a 12ish Author Tour – Kristen Heitzmann!
Welcome author and friend Kristen Heitzmann, and share her Christmas Memories. Kristen, thanks for stopping by! Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember walking to church in the dark, wearing scratchy tights and mittens, and the way the whole sanctuary glowed when we stepped inside. (rh: Ooo, I had a pair of those same tights!) Growing up, did …
The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour Welcomes Gayle Roper
Welome author and friend, Gayle Roper. I can’t remember the first time I met Gayle, but I knew of her reputation and had looked forward to meeting her one day. She’s warm and loving, devoted to the Lord, and fabulous writer with a kind smile. Gayle is a great mentor to new writers and support to those who’ve been around …
The 12 Authors of Christmas welcomes Deborah Raney
Please welcome friend and author, Deborah Raney. I met Deb almost seven years ago on an email loop for writers, then in person at a conference. She’s always kind and beautiful, and a great source of encouragement to all writers. Welcome, Deb! Tell us about your first Christmas memory? I remember the Christmas Eve service at the little country church …
The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour Continues with Janelle Schneider
Please greet and meet author and friend, Janelle Scheinder. While some of you may not be familiar with Janelle’s name, she’s been in the biz many years, first publishing in ’93! Welcome, Janelle. My first Christmas memory is of the Christmas when I was 14. It was the first time we celebrated Christmas as a family, and I remember how …
The 12 Authors of Christmas – Kathryn Mackel
Please welcome author and friend, Kathryn Mackel. She’s written us a very honest and heart felt interview with a desire to comfort and touch those who may have grown up without the ideal Christmas. Thank you, Kathy! When Rachel offered the opportunity to revisit our Christmas memories, I jumped at the chance. Who doesn’t love Christmas? I put my tree …
The 12 Authors of Christmas. Meet Colleen Coble
Author, friend and mentor, Colleen Coble, leads off “The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour.” I’m very pleased to have her stop by! Hey, Colleen, tell us about your first Christmas memory? CC: I wish I could remember how old I was, but I remember my brother Randy getting a cowboy outfit. With boots. I don’t remember my outfit as well. …
The 12 Authors of Christmas Tour!
Hey y’all! Starting tomorrow, December 1st, I’m hosting ” The 12 Authors of Christmas.” Stop by each day to read Christmas memories and traditions of your favorite authors, and perhaps a few new-to-you authors. I’ll be hosting the first half of December with the lovely and gracious Tricia Goyer hosting the last half of the month and the sweet and …
Weclome Cindy Woodsmall
My friend and author, Cindy Woodsmall, has a new release in her Sisters of the Quilt series. Cindy is doing great with these wonderful stories. Take a look at a blurb about book two, “When The Morning Comes. Her relationship with former fiance Paul Waddell in tatters, Hannah Lapp has fled her home in hopes of finding refuge with another …