EMILY!!! Congratulations, Emily. Just send me (BrendaBryantAndersonATcomcastDOTnet) your mailing address, and I’ll get the book mailed to you ASAP. And a big THANK YOU to everyone who stopped by last week and joined in the conversation. You’re very welcome to visit each Tuesday for more book talk (maybe a giveaway now and then), and also check out my Thursday posts …
ACFW Conference Prep
Did you know that the ACFW Conference is in less than a month? That realization struck me a few days ago as I considered all I have left to do before the conference. I think my head’s still spinning. Since then, I ordered new business cards that reflect the same feel of my Website, but I have a daunting list …
Savoring Love’s Reckoning
Welcome to the inaugural Book Talk Tuesday! I’m so glad you’ve stopped by today. Hopefully, we’ll visit on a weekly basis. I can’t think of a better way to jump start Book Talk Tuesday than by recommending Love’s Reckoning (Revell Books, 432 pages, September scheduled release), an historical romance written by one of my all-time favorite authors, Laura Frantz. To pique your …
Coming Soon … !
Coming Next Tuesday … Book Talk Tuesday! As of today, I’m saying good-bye to my Spire Reviews site so I can focus on book talk here. Hope to see you next week! Brenda
Chicago! A Girls’ Night Out
Admittedly, the musical Chicago is not a show I would typically want to see, but I’m not foolish enough to turn down the opportunity. So, this past Tuesday evening my daughter and I dressed up for a girls’ night out at the Ordway Center for the Performing Arts. Judging by the largely female audience, we weren’t the only ones with that …
Celebrating 25 Years Together!
Twenty-five years ago today at 3:32 pm in Zion Lutheran Church in Annandale, Minnesota, Pr. John Temple said those famous words to Marvin and me, “I now pronounce you husband and wife.” And then I aimed for the escape of the aisle (I really don’t like being the center of attention) completely forgetting the “kiss” part … but Marvin remembered. 😉 …
Coaster Crazy Kids
A few weeks back my husband and I took our kids on their dream vacation: a trip to Cedar Point Amusement Park in Sandusky, Ohio. This park is known for its plethora of roller coasters–15, I believe–many of which are extreme. My four kids (that includes my husband) LOVE extreme coasters. Take, for example, Top Thrill Dragster. This ride shoots …
A Fun Google Alert!
Usually when I receive Google Alerts about my name, Brenda Anderson, they’re for a reporter from the Langley Times, so I almost deleted today’s alert without looking. Good thing I didn’t. This Brenda Anderson alert was actually about me! The alert’s headline read, “Coon Rapids Writer is Finalist in National Contest”. So I click the link and voila! There’s an …
Drive-In Nostalgia!
Every summer our family tries to explore a couple of unique sites within our state. Not only is Minnesota blessed with a beautiful and diverse nature landscape, we also have an eclectic art and theater culture. I believe it’s important to give our children a taste of all our state has to offer. On Saturday we took a road trip …
A Fabulous Free Fourth
Years ago when my husband and I first began dating, he introduced me to Music in Plymouth. It’s a fun and free outdoor celebration in honor of our country’s freedom. It offers an evening of fun, food, and music, culminating in a concert by the Minnesota Orchestra and then fireworks. The event is sponsored by the City of Plymouth, Minnesota …