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December 8, 2011
Been thinking about Phases...
Do ever go through phases of doing things?
My Christmas decorations are a pictorial record of many of my "craft" phases.
There was the "needlepoint phase"
The cross-stitch phase
The applique phase
The painting phase
Not to mention, the dried flower arranging phase, the knitting phase, the crocheting phase, and probably a few more I've long forgotten.
My writing has gone through phases,
My Christmas decorations are a pictorial record of many of my "craft" phases.
There was the "needlepoint phase"
The cross-stitch phase
The applique phase
The painting phase
Not to mention, the dried flower arranging phase, the knitting phase, the crocheting phase, and probably a few more I've long forgotten.
My writing has gone through phases,
December 6, 2011
It's Beginning to Look a Lot like Christmas...
Snow is in the air. The fire is crackling. And the decorations are up.
The above picture is of nativity characters I painted when my children were younger. Each year I set them out arranging them a little differently. I find holiday decorating to be a bittersweet time as many of my decorations are cherished gifts from my mom who passed away when my children were babes, and from my dad who
The above picture is of nativity characters I painted when my children were younger. Each year I set them out arranging them a little differently. I find holiday decorating to be a bittersweet time as many of my decorations are cherished gifts from my mom who passed away when my children were babes, and from my dad who
December 4, 2011
Deep Cover Extras are Here!!
Well...not here on this blog...over at my website.
Think DVD extras, only they're extras for a book instead of a movie.
I've been a busy beaver for the past week and a half, working to get them done in time for a December unveiling. I'd love to hear what you think.
If you hop on over, you'll find:
~deleted scenes
~bloopers
~on location in Miller's Bay etc.
as well as some items you
Think DVD extras, only they're extras for a book instead of a movie.
I've been a busy beaver for the past week and a half, working to get them done in time for a December unveiling. I'd love to hear what you think.
If you hop on over, you'll find:
~deleted scenes
~bloopers
~on location in Miller's Bay etc.
as well as some items you
December 1, 2011
Early Christmas Present!!!
This week I got my first glimpse of the cover of the second book in my Undercover Cops series. It release in March 2012 and appeared on Amazon this week for preorder!
What do you think?
I'm thrilled. Love the colors.
The book centers around a youth detention center called Hope Manor that is surrounded by farmland. I like how the artist has captured the mood.
Now, any writers reading this...if
What do you think?
I'm thrilled. Love the colors.
The book centers around a youth detention center called Hope Manor that is surrounded by farmland. I like how the artist has captured the mood.
Now, any writers reading this...if
November 29, 2011
How to Make the Most of Email Irritations
This past weekend, I apparently sent myself an email about a great deal on Rolex watches.
Imagine my surprise!!!
When I've gotten this sort of junk mail from a real friend's email address, I've always told them that their email has been hacked. Well, this week I learned that's not necessarily so.
According to my internet provider, since the email didn't come from my computer. I don't have a
Imagine my surprise!!!
When I've gotten this sort of junk mail from a real friend's email address, I've always told them that their email has been hacked. Well, this week I learned that's not necessarily so.
According to my internet provider, since the email didn't come from my computer. I don't have a
November 27, 2011
Lakeside Reunion - Character Interview
A couple of Mondays ago we talked about how the hero of Lakeside Reunion had to sacrifice a future with the woman he loved to do the honorable thing. Today, I'm excited to be able to bring him here to answer a few questions his choice raised for me.
But first allow me to introduce you to his creator, debut author, Lisa Jordan. I first met Lisa online through My Book Therapy and then later in
But first allow me to introduce you to his creator, debut author, Lisa Jordan. I first met Lisa online through My Book Therapy and then later in
November 24, 2011
Reach Out this Holiday Season
Imagine you're a mom of four, living with MS, still readjusting to life in the states after years spent abroad, and finally seeing a dream come true. The book you've researched for years and poured your soul into is finally, today, being released into the world. After all the struggles of moving, of helping children acclimate, of learning a new city, of juggling motherhood and family and
Happy American Thanksgiving!
Happy Thanksgiving to my American friends. And a quote of the day from Monday's Walk Right In Ministry's blog post The Power of a Thanksgiving Love Story:
"He is teaching us that there is a privilege and grand adventure in how life unfolds when it is wrapped within the power, love and grace of Christ's presence."
No matter whether you are in a valley or on a mountaintop or somewhere in
"He is teaching us that there is a privilege and grand adventure in how life unfolds when it is wrapped within the power, love and grace of Christ's presence."
No matter whether you are in a valley or on a mountaintop or somewhere in
November 23, 2011
Blog Hoppers looking for...
Lisa Jordan's Character Interview for Lakeside Reunion will be posted Monday, November 28th.
My apologies for the schedule change, I didn't realize that I was part of the official hop. You'll be able to find the token you're looking for here on Monday.
In the meantime, I invite you to read today's post from Suzanne Hartmann on choosing character names. You might also be interested on this
My apologies for the schedule change, I didn't realize that I was part of the official hop. You'll be able to find the token you're looking for here on Monday.
In the meantime, I invite you to read today's post from Suzanne Hartmann on choosing character names. You might also be interested on this
November 22, 2011
Naming Characters in Peril: Fast Track Thriller #1
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