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June 9, 2013
Picture Party
To celebrate 2,500 likes on my Facebook page, I’d like to share some of the inspiring pictures that have come from three fabulous people: Jennifer, Jodie & Belen! I’ve never had the honor of meeting these lovelies, but we have a bond now for sure. Thanks, ladies, for loving my story enough to take the time to do this!
May 31, 2013
Spring Fever Writing
So it seems that every time I start a book, three other ideas pile on top of that one. I have one at 52,460 words, one at 4,376, one at 3,900, and one at 1,567. And wouldn’t you know it, the one I feel the most passionately about is the one at 1,567 words. Well, that could change on any given day, but today, that’s the one I can’t stop thinking about.
My writing has spring fever. It’s been cooped up far too long, while I’ve been doing the fun things: blog interviews, a book signing here and there, talking with nice people all over the world, shipping books, etc. It’s been truly wonderful. But when I finally settle down long enough to do the actual thing I’m supposed to be doing—writing—it’s like playing catch-up after being out sick from school for two weeks. Thoughts are ping-boom-popping all over the place and I’m rushing to catch it all.
And I love every minute of it.
I’ve written for years and years, done the query thing, been rejected, blah-de-blah, and I had finally settled in with being just fine if no one ever read a word. I can honestly say I was content to just keep writing for the joy it brings me. But, WOW, this world of people reading my book and actually liking it, I can’t even tell you…it’s been 3 1/2 months now and I still just can’t even get over it. I’m beyond grateful, I’m humbled, I’m ecstatic, I’m in shock…well, you get the idea. I’m a basket case.
So thank you. Thank you for taking it over the top for me.
Okay, gotta go write. And I’ll behave and work on the 52,460 words one…
May 16, 2013
It’s finally here!
The long awaited signing is finally here! I can’t even believe it. SO excited. It’s my first time out and I’ve been just a LEETLE bit spastic today. I’m shy, y’all. My nerves are giving me fits, but the excitement is outweighing it all. I can’t wait.
And look at all those other fabulous authors!
I’m gonna be doing some major book shopping…
If you’re anywhere near the 1,000 mile radius of Minneapolis, MN, you BETTER BE THERE! 
April 30, 2013
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April 29, 2013
Settled Love
Ian and Sparrow are doing well, thank you for asking. In fact, they are living high on the love right now. Nothing is better than finally being with your true love.
Having been married for a while, sometimes I wish for those first days of early love—when everything felt new and exciting. The unknown played into the whole mystery of the romance. Would he stay? Did he like me as much as I liked him? Would we really make it?
But there’s something about a settled love. A love that has endured time and circumstances and come out all the stronger for it. There are new joys, new excitements that are much richer than the flip-flop belly roller coaster ride that started the whole thing.
It’s fun to remember those early days, but today I’m feeling content with the love I have. Enduring. Constant. Faithful. True. Even when we’re old and grey kind of love…
April 10, 2013
March 29, 2013
Dang Girl
Today an interview I did with Literati Literature Lovers went live. We had so much fun chatting back and forth. Check it out here: True Love Story Interview.
But what I’m REALLY excited about is that Literati Literature Lovers is doing a Dang Girl Competition! Your heart sort of skipped a beat when you read that, didn’t it! Read all about it here: Dang Girl Competition. There will be three winners and all will receive signed paperbacks of True Love Story. I can’t wait!
March 18, 2013
Signing and W.B.T.
Just came home from the Boston book signing. I wasn’t participating as an author, but enjoyed all the fun, nonetheless. So fun to finally put some faces with the names. I love how passionate everyone is about books. I feel the exact same way.
I think my first signing will be in Minneapolis in May! Really excited about this! I’ll give you more details later, but just wanted to start spreading the word now.
Over on my FB Willow page, I asked how many didn’t get W.B.T. in True Love Story. I’d like to ask that on here too~ who didn’t get it? What does it mean to you?
March 4, 2013
Two Weeks
It’s been two weeks since I released True Love Story! The way the story is being received has far exceeded my expectations. I can’t thank you enough for all the kind words, the reviews on Amazon and goodreads, the messages telling me how much the story has affected you—it has all been a dream. A life-changing experience. I have each and every one of you to thank for it.
I’ve been asked a lot about Ian’s POV. I don’t have one roaming around in my head. Not yet, anyway. I’ll be sure to let you know if I do.
For now, I’m enjoying getting to know all of you.
February 28, 2013
And The Winners Are…
Drum Roll, please!
The grand winner of the Kindle Paperwhite is: JANSEN GARLAND!!!
I love that name! Sounds like a character in a book to me! Hmmm. Congratulations, Jansen! You’ll be receiving an email shortly too confirm all your information. Thanks so much for being part of the drawing!
And the grand winner of a signed paperback of True Love Story is: SHANNON FUHRMAN!
Congratulations, Shannon! You will also be receiving an email shortly. Thank you for entering the giveaway! I hope you enjoy the book.
xoxo
