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July 16, 2013
CrossReads Book Blast: One Night with a Rock Star by Chana Keefer, $50 Gift Card Giveaway
One Night With a Rock Star By: Chana Keefer FREE TODAY FOR AMAZON KINDLE! About the Book It’s Anne of Green Gables Meets Rattle & Hum. Worlds collide. When Esther was a young teen with frizzy hair and too-skinny … Continue reading →
July 13, 2013
A Reader’s Guide to Modern Genres of Fiction
Today I welcome James Cash as my guest on Write Brain Activity. A Reader’s Guide to Modern Genres of Fiction by James Cash The world of literature is expanding. In the old days, a few umbrellas – Horror, Drama, … Continue reading →
July 10, 2013
Old Slave House featured in new novel
By Tom Kane of the Daily Register, Harrisburg, Illinois. Updated Apr. 4, 2013 @ 2:06 pm A novel about time travel in Southeast Illinois would have to include “The Old Slave House” or Crenshaw House as the state of Illinois calls … Continue reading →
Reader’s Favorite reviews Every Hill and Mountain
Reviewed by Brenda Casto for Readers’ Favorite To say Abby Thomas has had an interesting summer is a huge understatement. While tutoring eleven year old Merri in Miles Station, Illinois, they discover a unique computer program called Beautiful House … Continue reading →
June 5, 2013
A Trip Back in Time
Macoupin County Historical Society I was honored to be the speaker at the Macoupin County Historical Society’s annual picnic in Carlinville, Illinois last Sunday, June 2. I delivered my PowerPoint presentation, “Weaving History into Fiction,” which explains the local history … Continue reading →
June 1, 2013
Writing in the Right Tone of Voice
Once years ago, I saw a letter to the editor in the newspaper that really stirred me up. The title was “Pro-lifers Should Put Up their Money.” The writer said (in part): Pro-choice people espouse the virtues of a woman’s … Continue reading →
May 31, 2013
Summer 2013 Appearances
If you’re in the area stop by to say hi. I’ll have books to sell, of course. If you’ve already bought them I’d love to sign them personally for you. May 4. Morrison Talbott Library Signing. Waterloo, IL … Continue reading →
May 23, 2013
Updating my website today
I loved the color of my old Word Press theme, but I think this new one will make it easier for readers to. . .well. . . read the posts. Tell me what you think.
May 5, 2013
Separating Fact from Fiction in Every Hill and Mountain
“Particularly interesting is how the past and the present are woven together to bring history to life and to make the story complete.” –Amazon reviewer To that reviewer and others who said similar things, I say, “Thank you, very much. I do try to be a good weaver.” The Disclaimer inside the front cover of Every [...]
About My Books
Thanks for your interest in my books. Follow the links below for descriptions, reviews, and how to buy each book. This is my time-travel trilogy. They’re mysteries with a sweet romance and suitable for teens and adults. Time and Again (book 1) Unclaimed Legacy (book 2) Every Hill and Mountain (book 3) [...]
