The August selection is quite small, but that’s okay. This month I’m helping prep two of my kids for college and my third child for his senior year in high school. My focus is on them. Still, I’m looking forward to reading these three new releases. BURNING SKY: A Novel of the American Frontier (WaterBrook Press) by Lori Benton (Debut …
Talking with LeAnne Hardy!
I’m very excited to welcome LeAnne Hardy to my blog today! I’ve been blessed to get to know her through our Minnesota ACFW group, MN NICE. She joined our chapter even though she’s from Wisconsin. 🙂 I hope you all will give her a warm welcome. Hi LeAnne, thanks for stopping by today for a quick chat. Would you mind …
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 / …
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 …
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 …
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 …
June 2013 – Novel Anticipation, Minnesota Edition
It just so happens that the books topping my list for June are all written by Minnesotans! It shouldn’t be a surprise as our state boasts many talented authors. What’s extra fun is that I know most of the authors listed below. I eagerly anticipate reading all their books. 🙂 A HEART DECEIVED (David C. Cook) by Michelle Griep (Michelle …