Thank you! Those two words seem inadequate, but I doubt additional words would say it better, so I simply say, Thank You! Thank you, readers, for the overwhelming response to my post this past Tuesday. So many came running to help me–a nobody, really. Someone just singing the song God gave them to sing. It always amazes me when people …
Help Wanted!
Now that I have an actual release date (April 8, 2014), it’s time to put out that Help Wanted sign. As an about-to-be-published author, I’m in need of some help. There’s no monetary pay, but hopefully satisfaction for a job-well-done will suffice. Below, I’ve listed a few ways you can help. Apply for all positions, or just one. Just know, …
A Not-So-Tiny Number
3% Seems like a tiny number, doesn’t it? Think about it, if someone offered you 3% of their French silk pie, you wouldn’t feel too grateful. I know I wouldn’t. So, when Planned Parenthood (the United States’ largest abortion provider) announced that once again abortion accounted for only 3% of their service pie (see page 14 of their annual report–link …
Official Release Date!
I’m very excited to announce the official release date for my debut novel Chain of Mercy … April 8, 2014! No, that’s not a misprint … I said 2014. Whew. That means these next couple of months are going to be a bit crazy, but I’m not complaining. No, I’m abundantly blessed! Thank you all for your continued support. Can’t …
Anticipated Movie Releases in 2014
It’s no secret that my family loves going to movies. I love everything about it: the cozy chairs, the massive screen and surround sound, the popcorn, time with family, opportunity to sit back and relax with no interruptions. I enjoy looking ahead each year to see what the big screen will bring–and 2014 has some gems. I also find it …
Reinvigorating Retreat
Ahh, there’s nothing like a little retreat to rest the body and mind and reinvigorate the soul. And no, I’m not talking about withdrawing from enemy forces after a defeat … or maybe I am … But I digress. As I was saying, there’s nothing better to refresh ourselves than taking a day or two or more–preferably more!–to get away …
Top Posts in 2013
I find it interesting to look back over the year’s blog statistics. What resonates with readers (and what doesn’t) often surprises me and always teaches me something: Interviews and book giveaways are very popular The number of comments often doesn’t correlate with a post’s number of views Using a widely Googled term will draw in many readers who normally wouldn’t …
Exciting News!!!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just signed a four book contract with Winslet Press! Yes, after eight-plus years of writing and editing and learning and conferencing and pitching and hearing No, I finally got my Yes! Proof that it does pay to persevere. 🙂 As you can see, the family is excited as I am! We even did a …
Favorite Novels from 2013
According to my Goodreads records, I completed 104 novels in 2013. That’s down quite a bit from my 2012 total of 126, due mostly to the fact that I was more selective in 2013. I’ve decided time is too valuable to waste on a book that doesn’t interest me, so chances are my 2014 totals will be smaller yet. But, …