Maggie Brendan's Blog, page 10

ENJOYING THE WEST & WILDLIFE

I have a new blog post up on Bustles and Spurs today and a few photos from my recent trip out West. This was at the end of September on a research trip for my new series, The Blue Willow Brides.

I bought a suitcase full of books to bring home to read about Wyoming and history in general of settlers in the West. The mountains in Jackson, WY are so incredible that pictures don't do just to their beauty or size. I posted some pictures on the blog. Check it out at your leisure.

MY COVER WON!

I was happy to find out that my cover won for Reader's Choice for favorite book cover for 2009. This cover is my favorite of my three, and the title has a deeper meaning to me. Luckily, the publisher let me keep this title.

All the covers were so pretty, and it was a close vote. I don't know about you, but a great cover compells me to pick up the book when I'm in the bookstore. Revell does such a beautiful job on their covers. I appreciate Carmen for taking the time to promote some her...

BOOK COVER CONTEST

I hope you have a wonderful Christmas and are looking forward to a prosperous New Year in 2010. Hard to believe we're almost there, huh?

I wanted to let you know that my book cover has been nominated for a cover contest on Carmen Boley's blog. You can cast your vote for the favorite covers listed. Just got to Carmen's blog and on the right hand side- bar, click on your favorite cover then submit your vote. It's just that easy. Of course, I hope you'll choose mine, The Jewel of His Heart...

TUESDAY DEC. 22ND BOOK SIGNING

This has already been a fast and furious month for me and I'll wager for you too. I'll be signing at the Border's Bookstore at the Avenues in E. Cobb tomorrow, Tuesday 12/22 from 1-3 pm. I hope if you happen to live in the area that you'll stop in and say hello. I'd love to meet you.

I'm hoping to write a blog post before Christmas, so hope you'll come on back.

Happy shopping for your last minute gifts and I hope you save time for baking your favorites Christmas cookies! This is a wonderful...

I HAVE A WINNER

Congratulations to Virginia! Your name was drawn from the list of comments about thankfulness.

I want to thank all of you that left me comments. It was so interesting to read what you're grateful for at this time of year. I like asking this question at Thanksgiving because I think it makes us all pause and see what's important. With Christmas and the celebration of our Lord's birth's just weeks away, it may help set the tone of our Christmas season.

I hope you've all recovered from the huge b...

BEING THANKFUL WHEN YOU HAVE A ROCK

Last week on my normal outdoor walk, feeling pensive and sad that all the brilliant leaves were dropping, I finally wound up at the park. I spied an adorable, tow-headed toddler trying to lift a big rock to add to several others he'd stacked on the walking trail. He made me think of my own son when he was little, who was also tow-headed and determined. Though he knew the rock was heavy and too big to lift on his own, he continued to try, resisting the offer of help from his mom. I smiled at...

Book Giveaway

Want a chance to win a copy of The Jewel of His Heart? Hop on over to Carmen's blog, Continuous Delights. http://continuousdelights.blogspot.com/2009/11/maggie-brendan-interview-giveaway.html.

This was a fun interview and it will run from Nov. 20th-26th when Carmen will randomly draw a winner. DO not leave you link on my blog to enter, instead go to the link and follow the rules. Good luck!

Next week, I'll be blogging about giving thanks and you'll have another chance to win in case you...

I had a wonderful time at Sweet Spirit bookstore this Sat...

I had a wonderful time at Sweet Spirit bookstore this Saturday. The weather cooperated, bringing a fabulously beautiful day. Here's a picture of me with Marilyn Hood, owner of the store and Caitlyn one of the store clerks. Notice that Marilyn printed out the cover of my book coming out in June to place on the table as well.

Marilyn has read both of my books and I got ticked when she greeted her customers, eager to tell them how much she enjoyed
reading them.

Sweet Spirit has been a favorite...

Book Signing Saturday-Nov.14th

Once again I'll be signing at Sweet Spirit bookstore in Marietta, GA this Saturday. Frank Hood is the owner there and is such a gracious host. I always enjoy a trip to his store. His staff is eager to help and I find exactly what I'm looking for. Right now they have some incredible Thanksgiving items on display. I'll have to check those out!
Of course, they have books, cards and Bibles. They are located in Marietta, GA on Johnson Ferry Road.

So if you're in the area, I hope you'll stop by for...

FABULOUS COVER FOR A LOVE OF HER OWN

I'm just so proud to give you a sneak preview of my book coming out in June. The art department of Revell has done another wonderful job. Here's a little blurb about the story line.
April McBride has suffered a broken engagement once before and fully intends to guard her heart when she travels to Lewistown, Montana, to attend her brother's wedding. One look around the small mining town convinces April that this won't be difficult--just a bunch of dusty shops, bad service, and ill-bred...