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February 15, 2016
Thanking People
Hello Readers, Recently I heard a sermon about giving thanks to those people in our lives who have mentored us, encouraged us, prayed for us, loved us, or otherwise improved our lives in some tangible way. The apostle Paul did this in a letter to Timothy and named several people who have ministered to him in […]
February 12, 2016
Goodreads Giveaway! Cookie Encounter!
Hello Readers, I just wanted to announce that on Goodreads, I’ve started a giveaway for two signed copies of Cookie Encounter! The giveaway is going on now and runs through midnight March 15, 2016. Just visit Goodreads and enter to win. https://www.goodreads.com/giveaway/sh... Good luck! ~~MichelleFiled under: authorship, books, contests, fiction, free book, giveaway, having fun, novels, […]
February 10, 2016
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Readers, Today’s WPW is all about romance! Since Valentine’s Day is coming up, I’d though I’d ask what is your favorite romance novel? Or if you have a couple, what are they? Share the love and let us know! One of my favorites is Redeeming Love by Francine Rivers. Not only is it a […]
February 9, 2016
My Favorite Books on Writing Part 2
Hello Readers, I thought I’d share about a few more of my favorite writing books. Write His Answer by Marlene Bagnull is a Bible Study for writers. It’s a great way to get encouragement and inspiration. Highly recommended. Write Faster, Write Better by David A. Fryxell is a good book that covers many writing topics. […]
February 5, 2016
My Favorite Books on Writing- Part 1
Hello Readers, I thought I’d share about some of my favorite writing books I’ve collected over the years. Feel free to add yours also! In no particular order: Writer Mama by Christina Katz This book offers great suggestions for moms who want to get started in writing (mostly magazine or blog articles) and ways to […]
February 3, 2016
Writing Prompt Wednesday: The Greatest Love
Hello Readers, Since this is the month of all things love, I thought I’d share a little about the greatest love ever given. I hope it warms your heart! “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” (from the book of John 15:13, the Bible, NIV) I […]
February 1, 2016
February, the Month of Romance
Hello Readers, Happy February! I thought this month, I would focus on several topics that I love, that also may tie in to romance or love and writing since it’s February. So look for posts on writing books I love, famous romantic couples from books or movies, that kind of thing. Who doesn’t love love? My […]
January 30, 2016
GoodReads Goal: January Wrap Up
Dear Readers, I’ve set this year’s reading goal at 75. So far for the month of January I’m on track, even a little ahead at 9 books. I’ve finished 3 homeschooling books, 3 WWII books, including the children’s book, The War That Saved My Life, by Kimberly Bradley. The last 3 were suspense/mystery. My favorite for this month was […]
January 28, 2016
Reading Update
Hello Readers, Just thought I’d post a short update on those 31 books I’ve been reading. Yesterday, I finished one called, Above Suspicion by Helen MacInnes. I will rate it on GR later, but I loved this book. Why? First of all, it came out in 19….41! Yes, 1941. We all know what was going […]
Writing Prompt Wednesday
Hello Readers, Yes, I realize today is Thursday, but thought I’d post yesterday’s WPW anyway. I’ve been down with a slight health issue, called bursitis. It’s under control now and I’m very thankful for doctors, meds and heating pads. :) Anyway, here is this week’s writing prompt: use the following words and see what you […]
