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October 13, 2014
FTSL Week 6: Risks and Consequences
Welcome back to week 6 of my fall blog series FTSL (From the Sidelines), where I’m sharing lessons and inspirations discovered along the sidelines of my boys’ fall sports. Because, truly, life’s lessons can be found both on and off the field for people of all ages.
This week’s topic: risks and consequences.
I knew before leaving my oldest son’s soccer double-header that this would be the topic of choice for today’s FTSL, as there were several excellent examples/lessons displayed this week. We a...
October 9, 2014
Interview on Nice Girls Reading Naughty Books
The lovely Bernadette Walsh invited me to come and join her on Nice Girls Reading Naughty Books tonight on blogtalkradio. Click below and share all you like – it was such fun to share about my writing journey!
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Iwas thrilled and honored to be invited by Bernadette Walsh to join her October 9th, 2014on to blogtalkradio. Click below to listen in on this fun interview, and learn more aboutme andmywriting story.
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October 6, 2014
FTSL Week 5: No Shame in Asking
Happy Monday, everyone. It’s time for another edition of my fall blog series FTSL (From the Sidelines), where I’m sharing lessons and inspirations discovered along the sidelines of my boys’ fall sports. Because, truly, life’s lessons can be found both on and off the field for people of all ages.
This week’s message: There’s no shame in asking for help.
We had downpours in the Fort most of Friday, so the soccer fields (being adjacent to one of our three rivers) were too flooded for Saturday play...
October 5, 2014
Sunday Surprise for Flirting With Fire
I awoke to a wonderful surprise today: notification that my romantic suspense Flirting With Fire (Book 2 inmy Hometown Heroes series) was nominated and chosen for IBD’s Indie Book of the Day award! So thrilled to be recognized by this wonderful site, and to be nominated for this award. A heartfelt “thank you” goes out to everyone who made this possible! (It also comes as I hit the midway point of my draft for book 3 in the series, Against the Flow- stay tuned for more details!)
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October 1, 2014
Cover Reveal for Jen Colly’s “In the Dark”
Happy Wednesday, everyone! I’m excited to introduce you today to one of my newer Lyrical Press/Kensington sister authors–Jen Colly!She’smyneighbor in the Midwest (O-H…I-O! Sorry, it is football season, after all) so I jumped at the chance to help with her cover reveal today. Her new paranormal romance book In the Darkis due out November 1, 2014, so be sure to watch for it at your favorite ebook retailers (and for herupcoming visit here on Indiana Wonderer)!
And now…drum roll, please….
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September 29, 2014
FTSL Week 4: Stop Saying ‘I Can’t’
Happy Monday, everyone. It’s time for another editionof my fall blog series: FTSL (From the Sidelines), where I’m sharing lessons and inspirations discovered along the sidelines of my boys’ fall sports. Because, truly, life’s lessonscan be foundboth on and off the field for all ages.
So far we’ve discussed Get Out There, Come Prepared, and Competitors, Not Enemies. This week’s message?
Stop saying ‘I can’t’.
Having two active kiddos playing different sports this fallmeans most weekends for the n...
September 22, 2014
FTSL Week 3: Competitors Not Enemies
Happy Monday, everyone. We’re back with week three of my fall blog series: FTSL (From the Sidelines), where I’m sharing lessons and inspirations discovered while sitting along the sidelines of my boys’ fall sports. Because, truly, life’s lessonscan be foundboth on and off the field for all ages.
This week’s message?
Remember–they’re our competition, not our enemies.
Our family did the ‘ole divide and conquer this week, as both kids had games that overlapped in times on Saturday. It was my turn t...
September 17, 2014
Free Today and Tomorow: Flirting With Fire
So, Indiana Wonderer reached a rather big milestone on Monday: our 100th post! When WordPress popped up a little notification sticker, I had to rub my eyes and look again. 100 posts? I never thought I’d have so much to say!
In honor of thismonumental occasion(translation: the milestone was a great opener formy pre-planned promotion) I am sharing news here today that the Kindle version ofmy second novel FLIRTING WITH FIRE (Hometown Heroes Book 2) will be FREE on Amazon today and tomorrow (Sept...
September 15, 2014
FTSL Week 2: Come Prepared
Happy Monday, everyone, and welcome back to week 2 of my new series: FTSL (From The Sidelines). This series was inspired as fall sports season got underway for our family andwe trekked back out to the soccer field sidelines. As we settled into our seats,it occurred to methat there are life lessons going on all around us, no matter our ages or situations, but especially on the playing field(s).
This weekend, flag football for our youngestwas added to the mix. And while it was great to havean ho...
September 8, 2014
FTSL Week 1: Get Out There
I’ve been trying to think of a way to plug back into my blog on a more regular basis. I enjoy hosting guest authors, but also love sharing thoughts and encouragement here on Indiana Wonderer. It’s not always easy, however, finding inspiration for regular posts. What to do, what to do?
The answer came to me this weekend as I sat watching my oldest hit the soccer field for his first game of the season. While not all my readers are parents of young children, it dawned on me that there are life le...
