Lyn Cote's Blog, page 124
May 27, 2010
Edna T Pays Tribute to Her mother Virginia Shulz Deaton
"My mother was born in 1898 and died 1980. She was forty five when I came along and she already had nine other children.
She was born to Johan and Elizabeth Schultz and her Moth...
May 26, 2010
First Page-The Wedding Garden-Author Linda Goodnight
There was a man in the house. Again.
Sloan's stomach got that funny sick feeling like he was going to vomit. He hated when Mama brought someone home at night. Someone drunk and noisy. He knew what people said about her. Joni Hawkins was no good, like her jailbird husband. They gossiped, said dirty things about her. He was eleven. He wasn't stupid. He knew what the words meant.
They were all big fat liars.
He tiptoed down the dark hallway to the door, careful not to...
May 25, 2010
Author, Editor & Publisher Jeff Gerke Honors His Wife
Today's guest is Author-Editor-Publisher Jeff Gerke, the third of the three brave men who have blogged during MEGA May in honor of their wives. Here's Jeff:
"This weekend I watched Shrek: Forever After with my son. It's got a terrific message about staying with your spouse and family, that you need to notice and rejoice when you have the life everyone wants. It was a good reminder for me--because I really do have the ideal life: wonderful wife who loves me, three beautiful...
May 24, 2010
Book Monday-Author Marlo Shalesky & Shades of Morning
Today's Book Monday is SHADES OF MORNING By Author Marlo Schalesky.
Shades of Morning is Marlo's third "Love Story with a Twist" (think a Nicolas Sparks type love story with an M. Night Shyamalan type twist!).
A BIT ABOUT THE BOOK: Marnie Wittier has life just where she wants it. Quiet. Peaceful. No drama. A long way away from her past. In the privacy of her home, she fills a box with slips of paper, scribbled with her regrets, sins, and sorrows. But that's nobody else's...
May 22, 2010
May 21, 2010
Author Stephanie Grace Whitson & Her Mom & 16 Brides
My guest today is Stephanie Grace Whitson, a woman I personally admire for her perseverance and cheerful spirit. Here's Stephanie:
"Mother, 1913-1996
My Mother was born into the world portrayed in the film Titanic, but she never knew the delights of elegant teas and high-button shoes. Instead, she knew hard work and harsh words. She knew walking into the living room to discover her own mother laid out for a wake. She knew rocking her baby sister and handing that sister over to a "woman who...
May 20, 2010
Author Thom Lemmons Pays Tribute to His Wife
My guest today is Thom Lemmons, a Christy Award winning author, has taken this opportunity to pay tribute to his wife's creativitiy and excellence in her medium-human lives, futures. Here's Thom:
"My wife thinks she isn't creative; I do my best to convince her that nothing could be farther from the truth.
She has read my books (bless her!) and even likes some of them (bless her even more!). But as a result of observing my literary and other efforts, she sometimes compares herself unfavorably...
May 19, 2010
First Page-Rachel's Garden-Author Marta Perry
RACHEL'S GARDEN
By Marta Perry
Chapter One
A flicker of movement from the lane beyond the kitchen window of the old farmhouse caught Rachel Brand's eye as she leaned against the sink, washing up the bowl she'd used to make a batch of snickerdoodles. A buggy—ja, it must be Leah Glick, bringing Rachel's two older kinder home from the birthday party for their teacher already.
Quickly she set the bowl down and splashed cold water on her eyes. It wouldn't do to let...
May 18, 2010
Author & Medical Missionary Harry Kraus Thanks His Wife
My guest today is the best-selling author of The Six-Liter Club, a man of many talents and one who knows how fortunate he is. Here's Author Harry Kraus about his wife:
"Sisters, imagine your response if your husband came home one day and said, "Let's move to Africa."
Would you be scared? Angry at your husband?
Angry at God?
Perhaps my wife was a little of all three, but she prayerfully considered my enthusiasm and then helped sell the dream house (twelve acres on a hilltop ...
May 16, 2010
Author Terri Reed & The Difference between Strong & Foolhardy
My guest today is Love Inspired Author Terri Reed and a story about a friend who found out that sometimes it's good to seek help.
There are many strong women in my life; it's hard to pick just one to talk about. I firmly believe that God has called me into friendships with the women in my life because each brings a unique perspective that has helped me to become the woman I am. For most of my life I've felt alone. I didn't form close friendships with very many kids while...
