The Sole Tree Update or unusual things you’ll find in the South

Patricia Bradley Inspirational Fiction, Life, Strictly Southern 10 Comments

I’m a little early on my Strictly Southern blog, but I’ve been sick and the idea of doing an update post on the Sole Tree post sounded like a great idea–the first one was for the MBT Ponderers way back in 2011. Since that time a LOT of shoes have been added. It still amazes me how the little oak can …

20 Things You Might Not Know About Me, or A Little TMI Here…

Patricia Bradley Building your website, Life 10 Comments

Rel Mollet who lives in Australia and who has a great blog–Relzreviewz.com–tagged anyone reading her blog today to answer these “twenty things you might not know about me.”  And since I read her blog…here goes. Question 1: How tall are you? I’m 5’8″ and one quarter. That one quarter is important, especially when you get to be my age. Question 2: Do you have …

Matthew’s Choice is finally here…

Patricia Bradley Book Review, Romance 9 Comments

Matthew’s Choice released! I am so excited that my sweet romance, Matthew’s Choice,  is finally available. I never thought I would write a romance, that I was strictly a romantic suspense type of gal, but God laid the idea of this book on my heart, and I knew I had to write it.  Not to give any secrets away, but here’s …

What Makes You Laugh Out Loud?

Patricia Bradley Life, Readers, Uncategorized 14 Comments

A while ago, I was asked in an author interview what made me smile and what made me laugh out loud. What made me smile was instant–a baby’s laughter, a kitten, a beautiful sunset…the list could go on. But as I thought, I couldn’t remember anything that made me laugh out loud. I don’t like what passes for comedy on …

Growing up Southern

Patricia Bradley Strictly Southern 14 Comments

It’s been my belief all my life that growing up Southern is different from growing up anywhere else in the world. Then I got to wondering if that was true. So, I thought I’d mention a few Southern activities from my youth and see if people in the other parts did something similar. Like catfish grabbling. You have to go to …

Character Chats: Beth Gallagher Heroine of “Finding Beth” by Linnette R. Mullin

Patricia Bradley Book Review, Faith, Inspirational Fiction 4 Comments

  Beth Gallagher Heroine of “Finding Beth” by Linnette R. Mullin Welcome Beth! Tell us a little about yourself.   ~ My name is Elizabeth Anne Gallagher and I grew up in Kansas City, Missouri. I’m home-schooled, a college graduate, and I have one brother, Joshua Caleb, who is now in heaven. My parents grew up in a tiny south-eastern …

I learned. He Learned.

Patricia Bradley Life, Uncategorized 10 Comments

The Amish culture is fascinating to me. Also fascinating are those who have left the order. When fellow Seymour Agency sibling offered to write a post on this subject, I jumped at the opportunity. I hope you find it as interesting and fascinating as I have. And for more information check out Brenda’s blog post on Amish teens. By Brenda …

Everyone’s Story, Elaine Stock Visits

Patricia Bradley Uncategorized 22 Comments

Patricia: I noticed you wear a lot of different hats. You’re in the food service and weight loss business, you co-own a piano restoration company with your husband, and you are a leader in your community and active in your church. How do you balance it all and still have time to write? Elaine: Patricia, thanks for hosting me and …

Made To Last–Interview with Melissa Tagg And we have a winner! Johnnie Alexander

Patricia Bradley Book Review, Inspirational Fiction, Writing 36 Comments

Today I want to welcome Melissa Tagg to my blog. This next sentence I stole from her website: In between writing and staring out the window brainstorming, Melissa Tagg works as a grant-writer at one of Iowa’s largest private nonprofits and serves as the marketing/events coordinator for My Book Therapy, a craft and coaching community for novelists founded by Susan …