With over half of my family volunteering at Sonshine Music Festival (our state’s Christian music fest), I decided that now was the perfect time to cross a few more items off of my bucket lists, both summer and lifetime. My son *volunteered* to come with me. The quick mention of stopping at an iconic malt shop had nothing to do …
Teens Read – Week #2
My middle child is not only a reader, but a gifted writer as well. I wouldn’t be surprised if his name makes it onto a front cover of a book sooner than mine. And when he is reading, he has excellent taste (if I do say so myself!). So, if you have a teenage son / nephew / grandson / …
A Drive-In Family Experience
On Sunday night (or make that Sunday night and well into Monday morning) our family crossed one item off our Summer Bucket List. Now only 10 items to go, not counting the many things we have to do while visiting the North Shore, but I digress. Going to the Vali-Hi Drive In in Lake Elmo, Minnesota is truly a family …
It’s Cowboy Time!
Yeehaw! In celebration of my friend Shannon Taylor Vannatter‘s new release RODEO REGRETS, I’m blogging about Toe-Curlin’ Cowboy reads at Inkspirational Messages today. Please stop on over and find out how you can win a copy of Shannon’s new cowboy romance. https://inkspirationalmessages.com/2013/07/toe-curlin-cowboys/
Teens Read – Week 1
I’m very fortunate to have three children who love reading–I know too many people whose teens either don’t like reading, or they have difficulty finding novels that are edifying. A number of people have asked me for teen-reading advice, so I went to the source: my kids. For the next three Book Talk Tuesdays I’ll be spotlighting books / series …
HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY!
Recorded by Red Skelton on his “The Red Skelton Show” in 1969, this is The Best recitation of The Pledge of Allegiance I’ve ever heard. This will set you in the proper mindset for Independence Day. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LPbIls0iOnI
July 2013 – Novel Anticipation: A Friend, A Favorite, and a First
My list this month is fairly short, which is just fine since I’m way behind in my reading. Hopefully I’ll get caught up this month. Though the titles are few, I’m very excited about all of them. I’m especially excited for my friend and critique partner, Shannon Taylor Vannatter whose seventh novel, RODEO REGRETS, came out yesterday! Congratulations, Shannon! (Shannon …
Heavenly Music!
I’m blogging at Inkspirational Messages about a Bible figure I’d love to meet: Asaph. Don’t know who he is? Then stop on over! https://inkspirationalmessages.com/2013/06/singing-in-asaphs-choir/
Great Lakes Getaway – Writing Retreat
Five Reasons to Attend the Great Lakes Getaway Writing Retreat in Duluth, MN Beautiful location: Canal Park Lodge, right on the shores of Lake Superior Phenomenal Teaching: On Friday, brainstorming expert, Michelle Lim, will lead a Brainstorming Workshop Gifted author and teacher, Susan May Warren, will teach workshops the remainder of the weekend Fellowship with other authors Opportunity to sell …
Congratulations 2013 Christy Award Winners!
While there are many organizations that present awards within Christian fiction, in my opinion, the Christy Awards are the premier organization. When the nominees are announced every year, no doubt I’ll have already read a number of those titles, often placing them on a Favorites’ list. This year was no exception. I’m disappointed that two of my favorite authors (and …