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November 2, 2013
Autumn in Arizona
The New England states have much to boast about when it comes to Autumn sights and sounds–leaves turning myriad colors and tossing about on a chilling breeze. All the while, Arizona has a reputation for heat and cactus. True, those of us who make our home in Arizona may have to use our imaginations when it comes to frigid temperatures […]
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October 25, 2013
The 2013 Christmas Reads on My List
Do you enjoy reading Christmas books? I do, and I thought you might like to see the Christmas reads I’ve downloaded onto my Kindle: Silver Bells by Deborah Raney Sometimes love needs a Christmas miracle. The Dawn of Christmas by Cindy Woodsmall A Romance from the Heart of Amish Country Starry Night by Debbie Macomber A […]
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October 22, 2013
Happy Birthday, Daniel Boone!
Daniel Boone. What image does the name evoke? A mountain man wearing a beavertail? If you answered, a mountain man wearing a beavertail cap, you’re likely a baby boomer or a fan of TV reruns. Daniel Boone’s pioneer exploits made him one of the first folk heroes of the United States. He was born on October 22, 1734 […]
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October 16, 2013
Story Inspiration
What inspires a novelist to create characters, explore a setting, tell a story? For me, it’s often visual stimulus that stirs my imagination, sparks memories, and starts me spinning a tale of love and loss, loneliness and community, grace and second chances. DISCOVER Prairie Song on PINTEREST
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October 13, 2013
Debut Anniversary Day for this Novelist!
Four years ago today was Release Day for my debut novel–Two Brides Too Many. That was the joyous day I realized my dream of becoming a published novelist. On October 13, 2009 . . . WaterBrook Mulnomah did an early release of my first novel For the first time, I sat in front of stacks of novels […]
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October 9, 2013
The Boone’s Lick Wagon Train Company
The end of the American Civil War reopened the floodgates for humanity headed west. Men and women hungered for land and business opportunities to help them rebuild their war-torn lives and families. Wagon train companies were typically a ragtag group of pioneers–families and individuals–fleeing their past, headed for a brighter future. Or so they hoped. A […]
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October 4, 2013
Prairie Song CONTEST on Writerspace
We’re celebrating the release of Prairie Song with a Prize Package giveaway. Win a Friends for the Journey prize package in a WRITERSPACE CONTEST! October 1 to 31! Enter now! When the promise of a fresh start Calls their hearts into the wilderness Adventure, challenge, and love await. As hearts and lives are still healing from the effects […]
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October 2, 2013
Guest Author: Robin Lee Hatcher and Book Giveaway
I’m excited to have the prolific and award-winning Robin Lee Hatcher as my Guest Author this month! Dear Lady in Robin’s Coming to America Series was the first of her stories that I read and became an immediate fan of her writing. When I to met Robin in person, her love of the Lord and her […]
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September 27, 2013
Prairie Song Giveaway on Goodreads
Five copies of Prairie Song are up for grabs in a GOODREADS GIVEAWAY! September 27 to October 9th! Enter now! A woman seeking renewal. A man hiding from his past. The epic journey that brings their hearts home. “Mona Hodgson pens a wonderful story of love and self-reflection in Prairie Song. Touching on elements […]
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September 25, 2013
The Quilted Heart Novellas, 3 in 1
The Quilted Heart novellas only available as individual eBooks? Not for long! January 21st, WaterBrook Multnomah will release Dandelions on the Wind, Bending Toward the Sun, and Ripples Along the Shore as a print omnibus–three novellas in one thick book. In 1999, I’d gone to St. Louis for a conference and a children’s book signing event. On […]
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