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March 18, 2010
The Sharp Edge of a Knife by D.N. Giles
Yay! I'm thrilled to have a great writer and a great friend, Nichole Giles, stop by my blog to tell us about her new book. The Sharp Edge of a Knife is based on the perilous kidnapping of her grandfather, Mel Petersen, on February 11, 1958. Giles offered some insights into her experience writing a biographical novel that hits so close to her heart.The premise behind this story is fascinating. How did you find out about it?
NG: The main character is my grandpa. I remember hearing during my...
March 16, 2010
A Moment Longer
We spent last week in CA visiting family and going to Disneyland. The first part of the week we were in Santa Barbara where I grew up. No matter how long I visit, it's never long enough. I love being there. Yes, it's a gorgeous coastal city with perfect weather, but, for me, it's where I feel connected to my parents and grandparents. It's almost as if I'm in a dream state, caught somewhere between the past and present.
My parents have been deceased more than 37 years. I was a small girl when m...
My parents have been deceased more than 37 years. I was a small girl when m...
March 15, 2010
A Great Cause
Tristi Pinkston, author of several books including her newest release Secret Sisters, is sponsoring a great cause called Operation Sock Hop. You can read all about it here.
March 4, 2010
Author Interview with Sarah M. Eden
I'm so excited because Sarah M. Eden has agreed to let me interview her. Thanks, Sarah, for stopping by my blog.
• Tells us a little about yourself.
Sarah: My family has lived in the arid deserts of Arizona since before the invention of air conditioning. So insanity runs in my family. Not something most people would include on a resume, but it's great for an author. Writing requires a certain degree of mental instability. And a tendency toward insomnia.
I write a lot at night and while my kids ...
• Tells us a little about yourself.
Sarah: My family has lived in the arid deserts of Arizona since before the invention of air conditioning. So insanity runs in my family. Not something most people would include on a resume, but it's great for an author. Writing requires a certain degree of mental instability. And a tendency toward insomnia.
I write a lot at night and while my kids ...
March 3, 2010
Courting Miss Lancaster by Sarah M. Eden
Back cover blurb, Courting Miss Lancaster:Harry Windover adores blonde, green-eyed Athena Lancaster, but alas, a penniless man like himself has no hope of winning a young noblewoman's hand. To add insult to injury, Athena's brother-in-law and guardian, the Duke of Kielder, has asked Harry to assist Athena in finding the gentleman of her dreams. But the lovesick Harry is cunning as well: as the weeks pass, he introduces Athena to suitors who are horrifically boring, alarmingly attached to thei...
February 26, 2010
Dawn's Early Light by L.C. Lewis
Free Men and Dreamers: Dawn's Early Light
by
L.C. Lewis
Back Cover:
This third volume of LC Lewis's War of 1812 historical fiction epic, Free Men and Dreamers, covers the British offensive against Washington D.C. Once Napoleon is subdued, and despite the commencement of peace negotiations, Britain unleashes her triumphant European conquerors on America. And their primary target? Washington. While attentions turn to the defense of the Capital, mercenaries threaten the Winding Willows and White Oa...
by
L.C. Lewis
Back Cover:
This third volume of LC Lewis's War of 1812 historical fiction epic, Free Men and Dreamers, covers the British offensive against Washington D.C. Once Napoleon is subdued, and despite the commencement of peace negotiations, Britain unleashes her triumphant European conquerors on America. And their primary target? Washington. While attentions turn to the defense of the Capital, mercenaries threaten the Winding Willows and White Oa...
February 24, 2010
Birthday Party
Who needs anything else but a big bowl of chocolate pudding?
February 17, 2010
2010 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers Conference
Guest Post by Carol Lynch Williams
Hey Everyone!
Carol Lynch Williams here. Lisa Hale, Cheri Pray Earl (who's taking a sabbatical this year, but still working part-time with us) and I just wanted to let you know about the 2010 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference. http://www.foryoungreaders.com/.
For the last 10 years we ran the BYU Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers workshop at Brigham Young University. This year, however, we decided to leap off on our own. The 2010 Wri...
Hey Everyone!
Carol Lynch Williams here. Lisa Hale, Cheri Pray Earl (who's taking a sabbatical this year, but still working part-time with us) and I just wanted to let you know about the 2010 Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers conference. http://www.foryoungreaders.com/.
For the last 10 years we ran the BYU Writing and Illustrating for Young Readers workshop at Brigham Young University. This year, however, we decided to leap off on our own. The 2010 Wri...
February 9, 2010
The Crayon Messages by Christine Thackeray
From the back cover:Cath Reed has been feeling desperately lonely. With a husband away, a daughter on the brink and adjusting to her new ward, she hopes her new visiting teaching route will bring much needed companionship.
Then she finds out she has been given the hardest visiting teaching route ever. At least her companion Gwen seemed nice, an older woman in a nursing home who said no one had visited her in years.
Using this to her advantage, Cath calls her new sisters and convinces them to ...
February 5, 2010
Kung Fu Fighting
My nephews are hilarious in this video. They choreographed and then performed this number for a community talent show. It makes me laugh every time I watch it. They both played football in high school, but their true calling is in performing. Enjoy!
