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 …
Made To Last–Interview with Melissa Tagg And we have a winner! Johnnie Alexander
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 …
Five Days in Sky–Interview with Carla Laureano
Today I want to welcome Carla Laureano to my blog. If you haven’t read Five Days in Skye, you are missing not only a great book, but the exquisite feeling that you are in Scotland. Skye to be exact. When I finished Carla’s book, traveling to Scotland went on my bucket list! A little about Five Days in Skye from …
The Remodel – Two Months, Ten Pounds Later…
Two months of remodeling …here are a few before and after photos. Click on the first image and the slide show will begin. Many thanks to David Green, Dwight Wilson, Troy Cole and the great subcontactors! Well, what do you think? Do you think it was worth two months and 10 pounds? Leave a comment and let me know!