"This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it!" Psalm 118:24 My BFF writing partner emailed me this verse today. I AM rejoicing in all that the Lord did to help me get to my publication day. One of the ways I am celebrating is by sharing… Continue reading Launch Event for Half-Truths: Join the Celebration!
Little did I know when I started posting about my publication journey that it would be 18 years before I could announce my book is up for preorder! In two weeks I'm launching HALF-TRUTHS at Park Road Books and I am super busy! Here's a peek into what's been happening in my neck of the… Continue reading Discover ‘Half-Truths’: My 18-Year Journey to Publication
Image by Sumanley xulx Following up on last week's blog showing 21 people in their Covid-19 masks, here is what the subjects self-reported they were thinking or feeling: #1 Barbara Federlin: Overwhelmed. #2 Becca Puglisi: Irritation. #3 Brenda Covert: Shock. #4 Barbara Lee Bryant: Foolish. #5 Annonymous Male: Be Positive! #6 Donna Earnhardt: Happy to have… Continue reading What Do Your Eyes Communicate? Answers and a Winner!
Although I normally feature middle grade or young adult books and authors, every once in awhile I find another author whose work I want to share with you. Joan Y. Edwards is a NC author who recently published Joan's Elder Care Guide drawing from her own life experience caring for her mother, Ethel D. Meyer.… Continue reading Joan's Elder Care Guide: Empowering You and Your Elder and a Giveaway!
Continuing the discussion from last week, here are more tips generously shared by my writing friends. General Advice Part II "Write. If you are going to be a writer, you must write. Many people talk about writing, read books about writing, but do not write. Finish a story. Revise it for a particular market or… Continue reading Writing Tips #2: Nuggets of Wisdom From Writers to Writers
Congratulations to Kim Van Stickler who won the ARC of Steering Toward Normal. In her comment she wrote, "I am replying from Ohio where we have one kick-butt state fair every August." Today I'm guest blogging on Joan Edwards' "Never Give Up" blog. I'm musing about who inspired me as a writer, some advice on… Continue reading Follow me Over to Joan Edwards Blog
Congratulations to Joan Edwards who won a copy of Tameka's picture book, My Cold Lemon Pie Bluesy Mood! Joan is a prolific blogger and her posts are full of writing advice and giveaways. I'm glad she had the opportunity to win this catchy, colorful book. *********** Speaking of giveaways, this week I was happy to… Continue reading And the winner is…