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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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5 Eco-Friendly Things for Writers

5 Eco-Friendly Things Writers Love (or should)

I was writing along the other night, working on Cassie from The Vintage Wren, when it occurred to me that modern writers are an eco-friendly lot.  After all, many of the things that are a part of the modern writer's toolkit are digital!  So, I thought I'd spell a few out--just to make Cassie feel Continue Reading

don't have to settle

She Doesn’t Have to Settle: A look at relationships

I read a Facebook post the other day.  In a group of people discussing planning methods, she spoke up. The post went something like this (going on memory but not trying to remember details to provide some semblance of privacy): I had a fight with my boyfriend. It was ugly, and he almost hit me. So, Continue Reading

art or fan fiction

Art or Fan-Fiction? Does It Matter?

If a picture is worth a thousand words, then a thousand words should create a picture, right?  And if those words create that picture, then the  one writing creates art with the sweep of a pen or pencil on paper much like the artist paints his masterpiece with a brush and paint. (Note: links Continue Reading

The Family Storyteller

The Family Storyteller (and it isn’t who I thought it was!)

The storyteller. If you said those words to me as a child, I would have immediately thought of one man--Grandpa Fullerton.  The man was a genius with words.  Now, honestly, when he began telling a story, there was a good chance you'd hear the "what should have happened" mingled with what the "did" Continue Reading

It's not easy being green

It’s Not Easy Going Green: How Characters Can Irritate

Green Schmeen (whatever that means): Something happens to authors when we begin a new novel. We see words, scenarios, situations--we see them all in entirely new ways.  Take the word "green."  When I was a kid, if you said someone was "green" it meant they were new, unsophisticated, and likely from Continue Reading

Why Coke Is the Most Dangerous Drink for Authors

Why Coke Is the Most Dangerous Drink for Authors

I almost didn't get this week's special up.  Why?  I'll tell you.  Coke. It isn't my friend.  Not this week, anyway. *shhh... don't cry Coke.  I'll love you tomorrow.  I promise* Note: Links in this post may be affiliate links and as such, I may receive a small commission at no extra expense Continue Reading

5 Reasons Why Workouts Stink

5 Reasons Workouts Stink (or something like that)

I promised a while back to write a bit about my gym journey, and I'm here to do it with why workouts stink.  Literally.  Look, I'm not a huge fan of the gym.  Never have been.  Probably never will be.  I've reconciled myself to this.  In fact, instead of having a goal of "loving workouts more than Continue Reading

A Rebel in the making

A Rebel in the Making: My Father’s Influence

Anyone who knows my father knows that "rebel" sounds incongruous with his strict rules and expectations. When other kids wore blue jeans, t-shirts, and "sneakers," my siblings wore leather soled shoes, slacks (for the boys), buttoned up shirts, or dresses (my sister).  The boys had crew cuts when Continue Reading

Aggie's Inspiration

Aggie’s Inspiration

What is it? Many have asked if Aggie's story is "autobiographical."  While not really, some things in my life were definitely included in the book.  But one question/statement alone was Aggie's inspiration. Links in this post may be affiliates that provide a small commission at no extra Continue Reading

No Matter What Happens This Series Won’t End!

I had a plan for The Agency Files.  Three books.  But book three had too much happening to wrap up completely, and I had this character from another book that needed resolution. So, I decided on a fourth book.  A Forgotten Truth.  There.  All done.  Right? Nope. This series won't end! (Links in Continue Reading

Because She's Mibs

Because She’s Mibs

The tune of "Because He Lives" wafts through the room as my brain tries to parody the title with "Because She's Mibs."  Can't you hear it, "... she will sing tomorrow.  Because she's Mibs--her song is long!  Because she kno-ooh-oohws,  He holds the future!"  Right? All through the Aggie Continue Reading

What’s with My Obsession with Silence?

Maybe it's because I'm too much like Dean from Corner Booth.  Perhaps it's because I'm just weird.  Maybe both. Yeah.  Probably that. But silence seems to be a theme with me.  When I wrote Speak Now, I did it because I wanted a less dialogue-driven novel.  I thought I could make it work that way. Continue Reading

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I picked a great big berry For a jaunty little hat I picked a great big berry
For a jaunty little hat.
It wont last long, I fear, 
But I think I'm okay with that. 
@ourtravelingcircus
Good morning, Virginia. It's a beautiful misty m Good morning,  Virginia.  It's a beautiful misty morn here. Continuing to wor on Take Cover. Eeep!
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Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman ab Who is he, who is after him, and why is a woman abducted to protect her from him?  Bioterrorism, Russian mafia, and what? Another agency?  What's going on in The Agency now?
Listen to the whole book FREE, narrated by the fabulous @ChristaDelSorbo (don't forget to subscribe!!!). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1-TZlGhUFcE&list=PLGJaJiSo6mQ1Cg738W1MSQlHIuFe45v_WListen to a chapter a day OR to the whole thing at the end of the month.  The previous four Agency books are also available to listen to FREE.
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Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favori Annual writing retreat has commenced. In my favorite place because I'm with my favorite writy folks.
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Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assi Keith can’t help but wonder: will his first assignment with The Agency be his last?

One missing man. One new agent. One chance to keep the (uncertain) client alive
The prequel novel to The Agency Files, Induction is Keith Auger's interview and... well.. induction into The Agency. Listen FREE on YouTube to the audiobook narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo .
Listen to each chapter separately for ease of finding where you are OR the whole book in one video (after Sept 30, 2024).
Also available from most audiobook retailers!

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Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's Austria, 1939. Before the "death trains," Hitler's regime deported ten thousand children to Holland, Sweden, and even England on what was known as the Kindertransport. Two desperate mothers send their only childrent to safety on this Kindertransport, but when those children arrive, nothing is as it seems or should be.  A war-time mystery twist on "Hansel and Gretel" set just before the invasion of Poland.
Available as an audiobook FREE on Youtube, narrated by @ChristaDelSorbo
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When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists When I knew Lauren would be one of my protagonists of this year's New Cheltenham novel, I knew she'd have to be reading some mystery.  She's been on Poirot kicks and Marple kicks. Josephine Tey and I think Elizabeth Peters.  This year, I decided she'd REALLY love one of my favorite mystery series--the Lord Edgington Investigates by @benedictbrownauthor  If you love mystery, they're a lot of fun.  What I didn't know is that practical, prosaic Lauren would disgust herself when she realized she has a "book boyfriend" in Christopher Prentiss. Even her actual boyfriend knows her secret crush on a fictional young man from the 1920s.
This year's Christmas Lights Collection is the 10th we've done!  We're so proud of it!  Four towns battle it out in a Christmas Lights Showcase you won't want to miss.  Join @JayceeWeaver , @lainaturnerauthor , @CatheSwanson and me in this year's battle of the lights!
And seriously, if you love mysteries, don't miss Benedict Brown's.  He's brilliant and Christopher is awesome.  Lauren has that right. ;)
Releases October 7th!!
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