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October 29, 2013
Two Question Tuesday
1.) What's your favorite color?
My favorite color is red.
2.) Can you solve a rubix cube?
The last time I tried, I could not solve the rubix cube. Who else has taken all the stickers off and reattached them to get it back to normal?
October 25, 2013
October 22, 2013
Breast Cancer Awareness and a Free Cancer Awareness Ribbon Crochet Afghan Pattern
I encourage everyone to be screened. There are many places across the country where you can get these services for free or at low cost if you are uninsured, or low income. By visiting this website, http://apps.nccd.cdc.gov/dcpc_Programs/default.aspx?NPID=1 you can find a location near you. I am taking advantage of this program. I turned 41 this year, and my appointment is next month for full screening. I feel very strongly about this cause. As anyone who has viewed my blog or p...
October 15, 2013
Ten Questions Answered by author of Three Rules, Marie Drake
Q&A with Marie Drake, author of Three Rules
1. Tell me how you came to love writing.
The first time I remember writing a story was in third grade. When the teacher handed it back to me, she said, “Very well done,” and discussed my story with me. I was hooked.
2. What other jobs have you done while working to become an author?
I worked in a motel for several years before I had children. I ran a home daycare for over ten years after I had children. My husband and I became foster pa...
October 9, 2013
Three Rules Virtual Book Blog Tour November 22nd - December 20th, 2013
Book Blog Tour Stops To Be Announced SoonThe date and link to each blog stop will be listed here and on the book's webpage here .
October 4, 2013
Buying A Paperback Copy of Three Rules Directly from Me
My husband and I have had several people approach us about buying a copy of the book directly from me. So, I am offering the opportunity to do so here on my blog. Purchase the book through paypal, using your paypal account, or credit card and be sure to give your shipping address if necessary. Book price $8.99 plus $3.00 S&H (USPS medial mail delivery within the United States only). I will then autograph a copy and mail it to you. I will be collecting orders until Friday October 11th...
October 1, 2013
Dream Big
Holding my dreams in my hand ♥
Got the first copies of my book. Looks wonderful! Ecstatic!
Got the first copies of my book. Looks wonderful! Ecstatic!
September 26, 2013
Enter To Win A Free Copy Of My Book
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September 25, 2013
Baby Afghan
Finished baby afghan for my adopted daughter's soon to be born son - can't wait, any day now. The baby's room is decorated in Pooh Bear and I felt these colors were "poohbearish". :)
