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Interview: Donna Hatch

Today my interview is with talented author Donna Hatch.
RT: Hi, Donna, tell us about your release, The Stranger She Married.DH: Okay, here's my "elevator pitch" "The Stranger She Married" is Book of the Rogue Hearts Series. Torn between a disfigured war hero with the heart of a poet, and a handsome libertine who may not be all he seems, impoverished Alicia must marry by the end of the month. Despite a murder threat looming over her, learning to love the stranger she married may pose the...

CTR Rings

Yesterday I was privileged to attend the funeral for a wonderful woman who passed away last week. Evidenced by the large crowd at the service, this woman will be greatly missed for her love of life, her unconditional love, and her unfailing service to all she encountered.

Her daughter shared a story about Chris and her constant purchase of CTR rings. Her daughter wondered why her mother bought so many CTR rings. She thought maybe her mom was misplacing them over and over again and she started ...

Wrong Number by Rachelle J. Christensen

My Heart Hurts

I learned that a woman I love passed away today from breast cancer. She was such a good person and treated me with so much kindness. I loved to be around her and her vibrant spirit. Her daughter and I served together in YW and then in Primary. She was our in-service leader for Primary and I always enjoyed her lessons. She loved to laugh and whenever she entered the room it brightened just from her presence. I will miss her.

I get the whole mortality thing, that we all have a time to live and a...

ANWA Writers Conference

All local writers are invited to this year's ANWA Writer's Conference. It's one of the best in the west, with some very big names in the business.  The cost is about a third of most other writer's conferences.

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The 2010 ANWA Writer's Conference
"Start Write Now"
Saturday, February 27, 2010
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dobson Ranch Inn,
1666 South Dobson Road
Mesa, Arizona 85202-5699

Open to all writers on this or any other planet

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Wiiiiiiiiiii a Snow Day

Wooooo hooooooo. We're snowed in. Can't get into or out of our driveway. It's 1/8 mile long and we've been stuck before and my brother-in-law had to pull us out with his tractor. Unfortunately, this tractor that he also uses to plow out our driveway is not working at the moment so we really don't want to get stuck. We're homebound until 1) someone else can plow our driveway, 2) the snow melts enough to drive on it, or 3) it's spring. Until then, it's like a free vacation day: sledding, playin...

Author Interview: Anna del C. Dye

Anna, what are your books' names?
The Silent Warrior Trilogy Book one, "The Elf and the Princess," Book two, "Trouble in the Elf City," and Book three, "Elfs in a Conquered Realm."

What was your inspiration?
Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings"

What is the setting of your books?
A medieval fantasy land.

Who are your main characters?
Princess Adren: the last survivor of her massacred mankind kingdom.
Prince Paletin: The prince of Adren's kingdom sister city. He discovers the dead realm and takes her in.
The S...

A Reminder

I sometimes get very caught up in emotions with my writing and my books. I'm thrilled when someone writes me an email and tells me she likes my book and I'm sad when I get a two-star rating at Goodreads. I work hard trying to figure out how to market my books while squeezing in time to write new ones. It's quite a balancing act on all counts.

Today, though, I was reminded of what truly matters and brings me the most profound joy besides the gospel: my family. My youngest son (who is 3) was pla...

Save the Child by Margaret Turley

Over the years, I've learned that while most doctors and those in the medical profession are well-meaning and sincere in their efforts to provide the best healthcare possible, they don't know everything.

When my youngest son was born he failed the hearing test several times. We took him to an audiologist for further testing and she concluded that he was deaf. No doubt about it. He couldn't hear any consonants, she said. He couldn't hear any soft sounds, she said. The only sound he could hear ...

Altared Plans Giveaway

Cami Checketts is doing a huge January giveaway at her blog Cami's Books to beat the winter blahs. If you're interested in entering a contest to win a copy of Altared Plans you can check out this blog post. Be sure to check her blog throughout the month for a chance to win some great prizes.