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October 25, 2016
Bellanok: Get the WHOLE Story!
My friends and family, it’s finally here! The culmination of a couple years of work. My first complete baby–uh–book. Bellanok: The Reluctant Savior is now available as a WHOLE story. The Kindle version of Bellanok is $2.99 right now, but the price WILL GO UP in a week or 2. … Continue reading
October 22, 2016
BIG News + a Party!
Friday was a good day. Now, Fridays is general are typically good days. End of the work week for most. Pay day for some. And, hey, you hear Friday and you can’t help but smile. It’s like saying BACON or COFFEE! But why was Friday good for me? Well . … Continue reading
October 19, 2016
Confessions of a Crazy Parrot Owner
When I was 15, I went with my folks to get fish for my brother’s fish tank. Fish are interesting, but I’m not a terrific fan. You can’t do much more than sit and watch them and clean up after them. That amused Belle, my parents’ mostly cocker spaniel, who’d … Continue reading
October 14, 2016
Confessions of a Fear Fighter
I have a confession to make. It is not something I like to acknowledge in myself, let alone admit to the vast landscape of the internet where roving, multi-eyed creatures with barbed fangs lurk in shadow, looking to devour misstepping mortals. Did I mention the creatures leer at me with … Continue reading
October 5, 2016
Confessions of a Subpar Creative Writer
I’m an aspiring fiction author, and I am lousy at what people traditionally think of as “creative writing.” There, I said it. I’ve always enjoyed coming up with stories. As a child, I cast my Barbies, ponies, trolls, and other toys as players in many a dramatic quest or romance. … Continue reading
October 3, 2016
Goals: October 2016 (Plus Giveaway Winners!)
We have now entered my favorite time of the year. Everything about October 1 thru December 31 sends delightful shivers through my body. Eee! Okay, I’ll calm down for now. As much joy as I get from these next 3 months, there’s still the matter of business and life. Stay … Continue reading
September 30, 2016
Novel News: September 2016
Good morning! Thank goodness it’s Friday, am I right? Tomorrow begins my favorite quarter of the year. I LOVE fall, and Thanksgiving, and Christmas . . . My excitement level goes up tenfold this time of year. So expect to see a jump in the number of exclamation points I … Continue reading
September 28, 2016
Confessions of a Literary Mutation
All my adult life I’ve struggled to merge my serious, Bible study, church-lady, self with my inner geek. You see, since childhood, I’ve loved to read, study, and know God through His Word. I’m passionate about everything from Noah to Nehemiah, John the Baptist to the Revelation of Jesus. I … Continue reading
September 26, 2016
Time for a Giveaway!
With only a month until the release of Bellanok as a full book, available for both Kindle and paperback, it’s time for a giveaway! WHAT I AM GIVING AWAY: One lucky winner will win a copy of Heir of Hope by my sister-at-heart, my critique partner, and all around snazzy … Continue reading
September 21, 2016
Confessions of a Book Gypsy
There’s something gloriously fascinating about touching down in a new place, tripping along the cobblestones of an unfamiliar street, and eyeing buttery croissants in the display case of a cute café. And always—no matter where you go—there’s a wrinkled old woman gossiping on the corner. How do I know? Because … Continue reading
