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January 25, 2021
Meet J. C. Kenney Author of A Deadly Discovery
I met J. C. Kenney at Malice Domestic in May 2019. Dawn Dowdle is our agent, and J. C. spoke at the new author breakfast. This was before COVID was a thought, and he always had a smile on his face. I’m such an introvert, his ease with others impressed me. J. C. agreed to… Continue reading Meet J. C. Kenney Author of A Deadly Discovery
January 17, 2021
Martin Luther King Day
I won’t get political here during these turbulant times. Recently I shared my goal to show more compassion to others in 2021. Martin Luther King Jr. believed the only way to change society was to show compassion to others. When I chose compassion as my word for the year, I didn’t have him in mind.… Continue reading Martin Luther King Day
January 4, 2021
COMPASSION
Definition of compassion according to Merriam-Webster is : sympathetic consciousness of others’ distress together with a desire to alleviate it. The Bible has many verses on compassion. 1 Peter 3:8 says, “Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Martin Luther King, Jr. is well known for his compassionate nature. “Be kind,… Continue reading COMPASSION
December 30, 2020
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Life won’t change the minute our clocks and calendars turn to 2021, but I hope it’s a better year for all of us. Thanks for sharing the joyful times with me in 2020. Let’s all continue to dream and look forward to a new year. Happy New Year!
December 15, 2020
Newsletter
This year I’ve tried to find the best way to reach out to readers. I’ve started a newsletter, and I’d love to hear what you think about it. The December newsletter will include a favorite family recipe for apple casserole. Do you read author newsletters? Or are they one more thing to delete from your… Continue reading Newsletter
December 12, 2020
Recommended Reading
Id like to thank all of you whove recommended my books to others. Whether youve done it by word of mouth, social media, Goodreads or Bookbub, thank you. If youve left me a comment on book-selling webistes, thank you. I appreciate your support! Recently Sherida Stewart posted a recommendation and review on Bookbub. I dont Continue reading Recommended Reading
December 6, 2020
NaNoWriMo 2020 Results
I wanted to let you know, Im still married after another NaNoWriMo! Tim is always supportive of my writing. Besides writing, we were able to meet our newest grandson, we hung out with my youngest son and his wife, and I even got to play disk golf with my oldest son. Considering were still living Continue reading NaNoWriMo 2020 Results
November 30, 2020
Forensics: Facts and Fabrications
By Jennifer Graeser Dornbush I met Jennifer Graeser Dornbush a few years ago at an ACFW conference. She held us spellbound, and I immediately bought her book Forensic Speak: How to Write Realsitic Crime Dramas. Am I a fan? You bet I am, and this is going to be fun! Have you ever wondered if… Continue reading Forensics: Facts and Fabrications
November 26, 2020
12 Days of Cozies
On December 1, the 12 Days of Cozies begins. You can join the fun on Twitter and Instagram. It’s an opportunity to have fun and enjoy cozy mysteries. There will be daily giveaways on Twitter starting at 8:00 AM EST. In the evenings there will be Author chats from 8:00 to 9:00PM EST. On December… Continue reading 12 Days of Cozies
November 24, 2020
Happy Thanksgiving
This year Thanksgiving looks different for most of us. My husband works every other year on Thanksgiving, and I usually join him for a special lunch at the retirement community where he works. There are so many lovely people who live there, and I get to visit with them. One special lady tells me stories… Continue reading Happy Thanksgiving
