First…even though there weren’t 10 comments from readers on my last blog I drew a name for a copy of Matthew’s Choice. And the winner is….Elaine Stock! Now for my big news! Drum roll, please….. A Promise to Protect, the 2nd book in the Logan Point series, released this week!!! Here’s the back cover copy: In a steamy small town …
The Sole Tree Update or unusual things you’ll find in the South
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…
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…
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 …
Strictly Southern: Food
Cheryl Mients is the winner of last week’s drawing! I can’t believe another month has come and gone! I had so many plans for August. *Sigh* Oh well, let’s move on. Today I want to discuss a few Strictly Southern foods. One is the Muscadine–or muskydine as us kids used to say. It looks like a grape, and when I …
What Makes You Laugh Out Loud?
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
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
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.
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: 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 …