We had a bit of a mixup with Out of the Ordinary. I tried and tried to do the download and finally asked for help. Turns out, I was supposed to have a paperback. It wasn't there. But other books were also in the line-up, as well as a need to finish NaNoWriMo, so it had to wait until today. I Continue Reading
Just What Makes Troublemakers So Crazy Charming, Anyway?
I stared at the screen for… hours. Okay, it was probably only a few minutes, but long enough for him to notice when I reached for my tablet and the insanely addicting game on it. “I thought you’ve been looking forward to reading that book.” “I have.” “For weeks, right?” Could he have dug Continue Reading
Out of the Clear Montana Skye with Sylvia Stewart
Hey there! Back with another Wonderland Wednesday celebrating the release of Wonderland Wishes, a collection of seven never-before-released Christmas "noellas!" Today's victim... er, I mean guest... is Sylvia Stewart, the author of Montana Skye, the final book in the collection. I absolutely Continue Reading
When the Unexpected Delights You with Its Uniqueness
As many of you know, I’ve been rather scatterbrained and uncommunicative in recent weeks. Thanks to computer deaths and publishing glitches, I’ve even been late with reviews. So, when I finally finished everything I needed to last night, I took a deep breath, inhaled beautiful sweet, dusty, Continue Reading
There’s No Place Like Home: Or How to be a “Church Person”
Home for the Holidays by Lesley Ann McDaniel. I’ve enjoyed getting to know different authors as we work on different projects together. We all have different strengths, so combined I felt like we had a really wonderful mashup of talents and ideas. I wondered if I was the only one who noticed that, Continue Reading
The Best Formula for Destroying Beloved Poetry in 3 Easy Steps
It happens every year. I get an idea, and I run with it--a parody to celebrate the coming of NaNoWriMo--the national novel writing month. This is when crazies like me decide to write 50,000 words in 30 days--during the Thanksgiving holidays, no less. Now really, for me, that's not a lot of Continue Reading
My Top Colors of Christmas Are All Bright Red
Shopping, cleaning, lists… great heaping gobs of lists. Planning, card making, and of course, writing. Always writing. Sweet movies, sweeter books. Music playing to keep me going. So much going on at once you might just implode. And forgetting stuff? Totally going to happen. Something going Continue Reading
What Happens When Tinseltown Tugs at Your Heart
I asked Lynnette to tell us a bit about her "Hollywood Stars." Check out what she said! What Happens When Tinseltown Tugs at Your Heart Lynnette has a wonderful story for us, so let's get to know a little more about it and her, shall we? How did you come up with the title Kittens and Snow Flurries Continue Reading
The Deadly Proof Is in the Reading Pudding–It’s a Winner
“I don’t have time to read another book! I have deadlines!” Look, I’m not proud of my wailing and whining at my husband last night. I’m not. There it was, eight o’clock, I hadn’t eaten all day, and since I’d only had three hours of sleep, a long nap after company went home meant I slept through Continue Reading
The Greatest Generation Is Found in Under Fire
Air raids. Bomb shelters. Plucky British dressing their shop windows when the building next door is bombed out. The French Resistance. Americans who would never otherwise have the chance to see the world, fighting alongside the world against heinous crimes disguised as war. What is it about these Continue Reading
When You Live in the Desert, They’re ALL Seasons in the Sun
The gentle breezes ruffle the curtains of my nostalgic mind. Okay, it’s wishful thinking. But let me dream a bit, okay? Because the reality is it’s September. And this is the Mojave Desert. Know what that means? WIND. Yep! Fall has arrived. The weather is much more temperate, but with that comes Continue Reading
So, What’s More Exciting Than a New Book?
For me, it’s the team of gals I have helping me share the news of them. If you’ve been following my Launch Team posts, check THIS PAGE in case you’ve missed any. I’ve had a couple of days off from these posts, but It’s time to introduce you to Emily. Always good for a laugh or a fun quip, So, Continue Reading
