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January 24, 2014

Writing Update and New Reviews

I’m tossing in an extra blog post this week to give you some updates. First up, in terms of writing, I’ve finished the first shareable draft of the final (I think) book in the Life First series.  Why did I … Continue reading →
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Published on January 24, 2014 02:25

January 22, 2014

What’s your favorite thing about libraries?

One of my favorite places to take my children is the library. We always have fun there, whether it’s picking up a book, or going to a library program (our libraries tend to have lots of programs: story times, puppet … Continue reading →
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Published on January 22, 2014 02:34

January 20, 2014

Happy MLK Day

It’s Martin Luther King, Jr., day! Time to celebrate the man who wanted peace and harmony for the world. King and I were born on the same day, Jan. 15 (different years), so another reason he’s so cool with me. … Continue reading →
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Published on January 20, 2014 02:00

January 15, 2014

New Covers and Happy Birthday to Me!

Hello! Hope all is going well today. A short post, as I have a few things going on today. First up, it’s my birthday, so happy birthday to me. Feeling older, but not wiser. Go figure! Today’s your last day … Continue reading →
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Published on January 15, 2014 01:59

January 11, 2014

Goodreads Giveaway: Second Chance

Well,  thanks to everyone who entered the Goodreads Giveaway for Second Life, the second book in the Life First series.  There were 645 applicants but only two winners of the hard copy book giveaway, but that seems too few. So, … Continue reading →
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Published on January 11, 2014 02:00

January 9, 2014

Goodreads Giveaway – Final Day

Just a quick FYI that this is the final day* of the Goodreads Giveaway for Second Life.  You can enter using the link below. Winners will receive a hard copy of Second Life and an electronic copy of Life First. … Continue reading →
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Published on January 09, 2014 02:18

January 5, 2014

New covers, two books ahead in 2014

Last week, I discussed some of the things I learned in 2013, and this week I thought I’d discuss what my plans for 2014 are. So, first up, I’ve gotten some feedback on my covers to indicate, while interesting, they … Continue reading →
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Published on January 05, 2014 18:33

January 1, 2014

Happy New Year!

It’s 2014. Happy New Year. I hope this year is full of good things for you both personally and professionally. Cheers and here’s a toast to you because you’re awesome! Finally, today is the last day to definitely pick up … Continue reading →
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Published on January 01, 2014 02:45

December 30, 2013

Year in Review: What I’ve Learned

It’s the end of the year, so it’s time for an end-of-the-year post. When I was a journalist, I did these stories each year, and, to be honest, didn’t really like them. However, as I started to take stock of … Continue reading →
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Published on December 30, 2013 02:45

December 27, 2013

Awesome prizes for awesome readers like you!

Hey there! I hope you had a wonderful holiday and are gearing up for an exciting new year in 2014. To end the year with a bang, the folks over at Awesome Indies are offering three Amazon.com gift cards ($25, … Continue reading →
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Published on December 27, 2013 02:53