I’m blogging over at Inkspirational Messages today, talking about my creative way to overcome writer’s block. Stop by and join in the fun! https://inkspirationalmessages.com/2013/03/the-story-from-10-random-words/
Novel Recommendation – Secrets Over Sweet Tea
Denise Hildreth Jones is fast becoming one of my favorite authors. I’m not usually a fan of Southern fiction–there’s just so much of it out there–but Denise’s work stands out. In 2011, The First Gardener made my favorite’s list, now this year I’m adding Secrets Over Sweet Tea (Tyndale). I love the characters! First there’s Scarlett Jo Newberry. She’s a loud, …
Graduation Party Checklist
March is here, which means spring is coming, and so is the last day of school. The very last day of high school for my middle child! Yikes! And that means, I better get hustling on that graduation party! I’ve been preparing for it all year–In order to stretch the costs over months, whenever I go to Sam’s Club, I …
Celebrating National Reading Month
I’ve just learned that March is National Reading Month! Don’t know where I’ve been. Actually, I don’t even know what authority has declared it National Reading Month (NRM), but who am I to argue? Admittedly, I have not been doing a good job at celebrating–so far, I’ve only completed two books this month: THE TROUBLE WITH COWBOYS by Denise Hunter …
Home Improvement Project
I’ve been frequenting the home improvement stores lately, hoping to get a glimpse of one of those DIY Network House Crashers crews. Well, maybe not for that exact purpose, but running into them would have been a very nice perk. After all, we have a kitchen and two baths that they could do wonders with. Besides, Matt Muenster of Bath Crashers is …
When God Says Wait …
I’m blogging over at Inkspirational Messages today, talking about a Waiting period in my life and lessons I learned from it. https://inkspirationalmessages.com/2013/03/when-gods-answer-is-not-yet/ How do you handle it when God answers with “Not Yet”?
March 2013 – Novel Anticipation
All the books I’m anticipating reading this month are written by authors whom I’ve read before, authors who are gifted storytellers. I’m certain I won’t be disappointed with their newest releases. ORDINARY GRACE: A NOVEL by William Kent Krueger – This novel is quite a departure from normal for Krueger, whose fame comes from writing his NYT bestselling Cork O’Connor …
And the Winner of WINGS OF GLASS is …
*** Our lone male commenter, Gary Bryant! *** Congratulations, Gary, for winning Gina Holmes‘ Wings of Glass. This is a novel both you and your wife would like reading. Please contact me at BrendaBryant Anderson (at) comcast (dot) net with your mailing address, and I’ll get the book out to you. Thank you to everyone who stopped by the blog …
First Sign of Spring
I live in Minnesota which is known for its cold and snowy winters. This winter has been rather mild–most of the storms have tracked south of the Twin Cities, and we’ve had very few days below zero. Right now our temperature is 30 degrees Fahrenheit, that’s practically balmy for a Minnesota February. And–people think I’m nuts–but I much prefer below …
Talking With Gina Holmes
*** Giving away one copy of Wings of Glass by Gina Holmes. See contest rules below *** I’m very excited to welcome Gina Holmes, one of my favorite authors, to my blog today! My favorite novels are those that deal with complex relationships and emotional topics; that’s exactly what Gina writes. And she writes with a smooth, melodic voice that …