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July 22, 2019
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Five Fun Facts about NO BEARS ALLOWED with Author Lydia Lukidis
Today I am delighted to be hosting children’s author Lydia Lukidis as we celebrate the release of her darling new picture book NO BEARS ALLOWED illustrated by Tara J. Hannon and published by Blue Whale Press. Congratulations, Lydia! Now, without further … Continue reading →
July 18, 2019
And the winner is…
I’m delighted to announce that the winner of last week’s special giveaway, a brand new copy of Shari Barr’s newest book with Barbour, “Camp Club Girls: McKenzie” is… Sara M.!!!!! Congratulations! I will be in touch with you so we can get … Continue reading →
July 15, 2019
TEAPOT or PERCOLATOR: What Kind of Writer Are You?
It doesn’t matter if you prefer coffee or tea. That’s really beside the point. I’m guessing, though, that as a writer you are either a percolator, a tea pot or – like me – a bit of both. Most of the time, … Continue reading →
July 9, 2019
AUTHOR SPOTLIGHT: Writing on Assignment with Children’s Author Shari Barr (and a GIVEAWAY!)
There are many paths to publication. And today, I’m delighted to have children’s author Shari Barr as my guest, sharing her experience writing on assignment. I found her post so encouraging and I hope you will too. Thank you, Shari, … Continue reading →
July 8, 2019
SPIDER WEBS: Thoughts on Weaving Stories
Lately, I’ve been noticing an abundance of spider webs dazzling in the early morning light as the first rays catch their dewy threads. Their strength and structure amaze me. Each spider web I notice follows the same basic pattern. First … Continue reading →
July 3, 2019
PICTURE BOOKS: What Makes A Perennial Favorite?
Summer time reminds me that I LOVE perennials, those wonderful plants that bloom in my garden, season after season, where they are enjoyed by all, again and again. My favorites include my butterfly bush, the daisies, the echinacea, the black-eyed … Continue reading →
June 29, 2019
TEA TIME: 5 Tips for Writing TEA-licious Stories!
Last week I rediscovered this antique silver contraption while going through a box of old family items. It was terribly tarnished and took twenty minutes of diligent polishing to restore its shiny charm. Can you guess what it is? It’s … Continue reading →
June 26, 2019
And the winner is…
I’m delighted to announce that the two winners of last week’s special giveaway, two two-book bundles of Diane Stortz’s faith-sparking devotionals: STOP AND GO DEVOTIONALS and I AM: 40 REASONS TO TRUST GOD are… Tiffany and Katie! Congratulations! I will be … Continue reading →
June 17, 2019
FAITH PONDERINGS: Why Author DIANE STORTZ Writes Devotionals (and TWO giveaways!)
When I was homeschooling my sweet Miss A, we were blessed to stumble upon Diane’s I AM: 40 REASONS TO TRUST GOD (Thomas Nelson, 2016) at our local Hobby Lobby. Drawn by the cover, we added it to our cart … Continue reading →
June 9, 2019
SPECIAL TREAT: Inspiring Young Writers… in Australia!
SO SPECIAL! A lovely 3rd grade teacher from Australia reached out to me because her students are writing their own stories and she thought it would be special if they could meet an author and ask questions about writing. We … Continue reading →
