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August 11, 2023
Updated Book Cover!
Although I self-published my eBook, the same main character is who readers follow. My publisher and I decide to redesign the cover to match the future 3-book series titled, Those Resilient Muldoons.
In celebration of progress, Muldoon’s Minnesota Darling is on sale for .99 cents! I hope you grab a copy and let me know your thoughts about it. Enjoy!
August 9, 2023
Happy National Book Lovers Day!
In honor of all book-lovers, be on the lookout for my publisher’s multi-author giveaway next week… 8/14 through 8/20. I’ll post it here, share it in my newsletter, and on all my social media platforms for you to enter. Thank you for being my dearest readers!
August 7, 2023
Muldoon’s Minnesota Darling Pull Quote, Chapter 6
I created these pull quotes with the first cover background. The cover is under redesign to match the 3-book series, Those Resilient Muldoons. Book 1 will launch in July 2024!
In this chapter, the townsmen address a serious issue among them. This is Mick’s reaction to their discussion on how to resolve it with unavailable law enforcement in the 1875 Minnesota township.
#historicalfiction #christianhistoricalfiction #novella
July 31, 2023
Grits of Worry
Every morning, I journal thoughts from Bible study or devotions through the YouVersion app. In the past, I’ve battled with anxiety, and thank God in Heaven it doesn’t run my life anymore. Prayer turns grits of worry into pears.
Do you journal? I’ve kept all my journals since 2007. When I read them, I’m amazed by my growth in specific areas. It’s a change b y the grace of God and His faithfulness to me. #worrying #anxietyissues #prayabouteverything
July 24, 2023
A Surprisingly Enjoyable Interview
Bravery is risking your comfort to do something scary, right? It might not be dangerous, but it could be extremely intimidating. As authors and writers the industry expects us to do multiple jobs—be creative, write, network, marketing, handle social media, learn all the programs for all those things, AND interact with our audiences.
Bravery is something introverts need to accomplish anything on the list. We just might enjoy the tasks more than we expect. What steps have you taken to climb your own mountain of tasks and learning?
Here’s the link to the fifteen minute interview with Rebecca Ford, Author Liaison with EA Books Publishing.
Here’s the six minute link on Pinterest. 
July 17, 2023
July’s Multi-author Giveaway!
Hello Dearest Readers,
Who doesn’t love Christmas in July? For a fun treat, I’ve partnered with Celebrate Lit for a giveaway just for you to build up that fall TBR pile! My offering is Heartland Treasures, second row, middle. (I’m working toward having my eBook in the mix after we redesign the cover to blend with Book 1 of Those Resilient Muldoons series in 2024).
Win over 45 books or a $500 Amazon card to buy a ton of books for yourself in Celebrate Lit’s Christmas in July Giveaway.
Click here to enter: https://promosimple.com/ps/25bf6/2023-christmas-in-july
The giveaway is going on now through July 22. Praying one of YOU wins.
July 10, 2023
Dearest Mercy
Often, as I read devotionals or Scripture in my mornings before the day begins, I glean a message for my spirit and growth. These thoughts are mine:
What are mercy’s enemies?
Pride. Arrogance. Selfishness? Maybe my own simple distraction—nothing horrid but being too busy to notice misery.
It’s easy to fall prey to any of those. Mercy is compassion for the miserable. It’s a valuable commodity in any era of life. I think most of us experienced a measure of misery recently.
How do we dispense mercy to others? Give grace. Grace and Mercy are companions. #mercy #grace #christianauthor
“Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.” Matthew 5:7
July 3, 2023
Ireland’s Jewels Series #3 of 5
Water, weather lakes, creeks, rivers, or oceans always compels me to explore nearby. I think I hear a piano or harp melody every time I get close enough, ha! We came across an island tour when we stayed in Killarney Town. The motor boat tour took us to an uninhabited island on Loch Lein, Inisfallen. We had half and hour to explore it. Here’s what we found.
Waiting for the Inisfallen Island tour boat
Charlie the guide taking us to Inisfallen.
Inisfallen
Many a ruin in Ireland to explore. Sometimes marked with a history, sometimes not.
We guessed this is the monks dormitory.
Path along the edge of Inisfallen
Springy moss covered earth and tree roots. My feet bounced as I hiked!
Oh, deer. The island wasn’t completely uninhabited, was it?
Inisfallen shore
Tour boat awaits our return to Ross Castle.I hope you’ve enjoyed these photos of this serene piece of Ireland. I could’ve stayed all day to savor it, because I was a hiker for years and haven’t been physically able. God gave me this sweet gift for some writing inspiration. I wonder what story I could create with this? Any ideas?
June 26, 2023
Thought Of The Day
Do you journal? I do most days. My thoughts from devotionals help me recall what I learn from Bible study. I hope this one helps someone out there. We’re all in this life together.
June 19, 2023
Ireland’s Jewels Series #2 of 5
The Castle holds a modern encounter with its 800-years of drama, the sieges of 1642, 1651, and 1690/1691, and the ensuing warfare. The Castle towers grant you a 365 degree visual of Limerick and surrounding areas. (See the featured photo).
View of the River Shannon and King John’s Castle below: The Normans arrived in Ireland in 1169, and made Limerick a Royal city, then started to build this castle. They put it under the direct rule of King John of England, Lord of Ireland.
The bridge over the Shannon, crossing over to the castle, below:
For more information on the Reformation’s effect on the Catholic Church, King Henry VIII’s choices, and Elizabeth I suppression of the Irish, visit the Castle’s website. For more information and history visit https://kingjohncastle.ie
The Twin Towered Gatehouse built in 1212, and the oldest surviving feature below:
Inside the castle below:
Armoring up below:
View from the towers, below:
The Siege of 1690/1691 occurred in Europe’s battle between Protestant King William III, and Catholic King James for the English crown when it reached Ireland. The castle eventually surrendered under the Treaty of Limerick after their defeat at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690.
