I’m so pleased to have Jake Byrne here this week. And, he’s giving away an autographed copy of his book, First and Goal if we have ten commenters! I first learned about him through his mother, Holly Michael when he became the first juvenile diabetic to play pro-football. And now let’s let Jake have center stage. Me: Tell me about yourself, …
A Few Days at ACFW in Dallas
Going to the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Conference last week was the highlight of my summer. It was an opportunity to meet with friends and editors and authors teaching other authors writing techniques. And to hear Bill Myer. That was two of the most inspiring times of the conference. He is an amazing Christian! Flying into Dallas it looked as …
Author Thursday with A. J. Cattapan…
I met AJ through ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) BTW, if you’re a writer, this is a great place to meet other writers. She is an author, speaker, and middle school English teacher and…well, let’s let Amy tell us about herself. Amy: I began writing stories in the third grade. Suspiciously, all my stories seemed to be about a girl named …
Scattering Hope With a Smile…
I ‘met’ Jo Huddleston at her website where she scatters hope with a smile. Well, actually I first met her on a group email loop we both are on, but I got to know her at the website. She writes sweet Southern romances, and today she’s going to interview one of her characters. Let’s listen in. JO: I’m in Morgantown, West …
Author Thursdays with Wendy L. Macdonald…
Wendy Macdonald is a blogger, a gardener, and a journaler. (Is that a word?) She’s also an encourager–check out her memes on Facebook. Let’s welcome her to Author Thursday! Your name, Wendy L. Macdonald. Is this a pen name? If so, is there any particular reason you write under a pen name? Wendy L. Macdonald is both my …
Dear Fund Beneficiary…
Friday afternoon Just wanted to let everyone know when you read this I’ll be somewhere in the South Pacific next week. That’s in case I don’t answer the comments right away ’cause I’m too busy diving, or just sunning on the beach, or relaxing in the hammock. See the letter I received Friday for the reason why. Dear Fund Beneficiary …
Author Thursdays with Tanya Eavenson
I met Tanya at ACFW, I believe, but wherever it was, she made a huge impression on me. Here’s her BIO and then I’m going to ask her a few questions…BUT first–Tanya is giving away an e-copy of her book Unconditional if we have 5 commentors! Now on to her interview… Tanya Eavenson enjoys spending time with her husband, and …
What Did You Want to Be…
When you were a child, what did you want to be? I wanted to be a cowboy. Every year when the Sears and Roebuck toy catalog arrived, I spent hours pouring over the pages lined with cowboy boots and fringed jackets and toy cap pistols. And the hat–don’t forget the hat! I didn’t spend much time in the BB gun …
AUTHOR THURSDAYS WITH Johnnie Alexander…
Johnnie Alexander writes inspiring stories that linger in the heart. Where Treasure Hides, her debut novel, won the ACFW Genesis Contest (2011). She also has won Best Novel and Best Writer awards (Florida Christian Writers Conferences), and Bronze Medalist (My Book Therapy Frasier Contest). A graduate of Rollins College (Orlando) with a Master of Liberal Studies degree, Johnnie treasures family …
Do Kids Play Kick-the-Can Anymore?
Someone asked me the other day if kids played kick-the-can anymore. I didn’t know, so I asked a couple of kids at church. They looked at me like I’d lost my mind and asked, “Why would you kick a can?” I started to explain that it was a game I played outside when I was their age, but I gave up when they …