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.
Frazier Blog Tour! Join the Fun.
Contests abound in the writing world. For a good reason. They provide feedback to the writer. Is your story resonating with the reader? Do you have the elements of craft in command? The Frasier is one of the best unpublished contests because judges look for the exact same elements as an editor or agent would look for in a new …
A Chance to Win an The Wedding Dress Audio Book
Oasis Audio is giving you a chance to win an audio version of The Wedding Dress February 13 – 19! That a great Valentine’s Day gift! All the trivia questions on on my web site or in the book. Have fun.
At the Buzzer!
I love sports. Such a metaphor for life. The whole training, training, training for maybe one or two, perhaps many, moments off the bench. Star or not, an athlete has to train day in and day out, do his reps, just like the stars. My nephew lives in basketball country and has played since he was a kid. He’s a …
Final Winner of Once Upon A Prince Advance Reader Copy — Velma Hunsucker
Congratulations Velma! More blogs to come!
The New Web Site
Well, what do you think? I love the simplicity and think it’s a perfect back drop for the upcoming royal series. Thanks to Matt Jones, his lovely wife Tracy and excellent staffer, Emily, for all their creative work on my behalf. Onward and upward!
Great Christmas Reads for Only $3.99
Here’s the link!Β Β http://bit.ly/TdszpP.Β
Apple Fritter Bread (from Lisa Wingate)
Happy Monday, everyone!Β I hope this post finds you in the throes of holiday fun and festivities… and plenty of good food!Β This week marked the official beginning of the annual round of Christmas parties in our neck of the woods.Β It’s probably true just about anywhere during holidays, but in Texas, it’s not a get-together if there’s not plenty …
A Sweet Holiday Themed Read
Here’s a fun little holiday-themed read that’s just right for the season. Β I read it recently and thought I’d share it with all of you this weekend — just in case you’re looking for something to put you in a holiday frame of mind. Merry’s Christmas by Susan Rohrer On the Cover:Β Β Desperate to make ends meet, winsome diner waitress …
A Flexible, Magical Christmas by Shellie Rushing Tomlinson
The last few years have required me to learn new holiday skills. βDoing Christmasβ as a grandmother is a whole new world. Oh, sure, the basics of the season are the same but sharing your kids with their other families and weaving your treasured traditions around extended family schedules requires a new level of flexibility. Last weekend, in a show …