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Zucchini Casserole

Wondering what to do with your excess garden zucchini? Here is a great recipe I like so well I sometimes eat it as a meal in itself. I hope you'll enjoy it, too!

1 medium/large zucchini, cut into 1 inch chunks
1 cup shredded carrots
3/4 cup chopped onion
3/4 cup green pepper, chopped
12 tablespoons butter (divided)
2 1/4 cups stuffing mix (divided)
1 can cream of chicken soup
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup grated cheddar cheese

In small saucepan, cook zucchini in saltwater till tender. In medium saucepan...

Kansas Book Signings & Book Giveaways

This weekend, I will be signing books and answering questions with fellow Kansas authors, Deborah Raney & Kim Vogel Sawyer at the following places. I'd love to chat with you!

Friday, July 9 (7:00 - 9:00 PM) Thee Bookstore, Hillsboro, KS
Saturday, July 10 (9-11:00 AM) The Well, McPherson, KS
Saturday, July 10 (1-3:00 PM) Faith & Life Bookstore, Newton, KS



Here are this week's interviews, reviews and guest posts for Seeds of Summer.

Guest post at Writer's Journey - Journey to the Seasons of the...

The Fence My Father Built

The Fence My Father Built, Linda S Clare

When legally separated Muri Pond, a librarian, hauls her kids, teenage Nova and eleven year-old Truman, out to the tiny town of Murkee, Oregon, where her father, Joe Pond lived and died, she's confronted by a neighbor's harassment over water rights and Joe's legacy: a fence made from old oven doors.

The fence and accompanying house trailer horrify rebellious Nova, who runs away to the drug-infested streets of Seattle. Muri searches for her daughter and...

Mailbox Monday

I always enjoying hearing from my readers--the letters and emails are such a blessing to me. Here's a letter from a reader of Snow Melts in Spring .

Deborah,
I just wanted to let you know I LOVED............ YOUR BOOK. It was fantastic, wonderful, exciting, romantic and a great read. Now the only problem is you must write another. I really need to know if Mattie and Gil have kids and what about John. I am a horse lover and show Quarter Horses, Halter and Western Pleasure. I also breed and...

Sweet Cucumbers & Onions

Here is a recipe to use up all those cucumbers in your garden. I ate these at nearly every meal when I was pregnant with my youngest. It's a wonder she didn't turn into a pickle!

1 cup vinegar
2 cups sugar
1 Tablespoon salt
6 cups sliced cucumbers
1 sliced onion
1 chopped green pepper

Combine vinegar, sugar & salt and mix until dissolved. Place vegetables in a large pickle jar and pour vinegar mixture over it. Refrigerate overnight. Can store in refrigerator for 3-4 weeks.

July Book Signing Events

I have several book signing events scheduled this month and would love to visit with you if you're in the area.

July 9 - 10 - Kansas Author Book Tour with Deborah Raney & Kim Vogel Sawyer (Hillsboro, McPherson & Newton, KS - See details below)
Monday, July 12 - Parsons Public Library, Parsons, KS 6:30 PM - "Journey to PublicationFriday, July 16 - Erie Reunion Book Signing at Richey's, Erie, KS - 2-4:00 PMSaturday, July 31 - Barnes & Noble Christian Author Event, Wichita, KS - 2-5:00 PMHere...

Summer Time . . .

and the living is easy . . .


Don't you just love that old tune off of Porgy and Bess? This week we're enjoying time with our oldest daughter who lives in Phoenix. Here are some pictures so far from some of our easy living . . . Girls singing at 50th anniversary celebration for their grandparents, Judy & Warren Vogts Our youngest with her goats. Have I mentioned they love to climb! Notice my garden in the background -- tomatoes, green beans & corn -- lots of corn. Here with my dad on...

Mailbox Monday

I recently visited another author who shared reader mail with her blog followers on what she called Mailbox Monday. I thought that might be fun to adopt every now and then. Please let me know if you enjoy this addition or not. Thanks.

And now here is a letter from a new reader about my first book, Snow Melts in Spring .

Deborah,
I want to let you know that I met you at the Strong City Rodeo and thought your book sounded like something I might like. Please remember I'm not a reader! In fact...

Grandma's Cole Slaw

This is great for summer picnics.

1 1/2 cups salad dressing
3 Tablespoons vinegar
3 Tablespoons sugar
4 Tablespoons canola oil
4-6 cups cabbage
1-2 carrots, peeled

In food processor, shred cabbage and carrots then place in medium bowl. In glass measuring cup, stir together, salad dressing, vinegar, sugar and oil. Pour dressing over vegetables. Refrigerate for several hours or overnight.

Interviews and Reviews

Here are a few pictures from last week's book signings as well as this weeks' reviews and interviews:

A few people from the Erie Library Event

Review by Suzanne at Clicking Her HeelsInterview with Charity - Giveaway Lady (Giving a book away on 6/25) Review by Mary at A Writer's Spiritual Journey Review by Tami at This Mom's DelightReview by Steven HuntReview by Lori at Some of My Favorite Books

Some Pictures from the Feathered Nest Book Signing

Guest post for the ACFW blog ~ Memories of...