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 THURSDAY: RICHARD MABRY
I am very excited to have Richard Mabry on the blog today. And he’s giving away a copy of his latest book, Fatal Trauma! Leave a comment by Monday evening at 7 CDT to be entered. Richard’s webpage is http://rmabry.com and he blogs twice a week at http://rmabry.blogspot.com. Dr. Richard Mabry is a retired physician whose writing career really began with his non-fiction book, …
What I learned from my recent surgery…
Before anyone becomes alarmed, it was only foot surgery. What do you mean, only foot surgery? And is that the ceiling? I didn’t mean to imply foot surgery is minor, but in comparison to heart surgery, it is. And yes, that’s the ceiling. Since I had to lay flat of my back with my leg elevated for 48 hours, it …
Gone Without a Trace Release Day
It’s HERE!!!! Gone Without a Trace releases, but that’s not all–I’m also revealing my new website!! That’s almost too much excitement for this writer. As most of you know, I am quite ADHD. Can you imagine how my mind is whirling in a million different directions? Soooo…to celebrate, I’m going to offer a few prizes, like a $20 gift card …
Strictly Southern…Meet Patricia Preston…
Patricia Preston is a Southern author who writes historical and contemporary romance as well as humorous Southern fiction. and is a winner of the William Faulkner award for short fiction. Tell us about yourself You might not want to know. But here goes. I love chocolate. I get ill if I don’t have chocolate. I never miss The Walking Dead. …
Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Giveaway
It’s a HUGE Heartwarming Valentine’s Day Giveaway Twelve authors at Harlequin Heartwarming got together and decided to celebrate Valentine’s Day! And we are giving away 12 book and a grand prize of a dozen roses. Click here to see the books and register. First, we have some new titles and some old. This prize contains: Back to McGuffey’s by Liz Flaherty …
BIG WIGS…
The Golisano Children’s Museum of Naples believes it is a privilege to share life with a child, and is committed to nurturing bonds among families and generations. They celebrate the natural curiosity of children by offering an educational dynamic space that encourages exploration and discovery. This safe and wonderful place inspires children and families to have fun while learning together. Not long …
A Promise to Protect Releases!
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 …
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 …