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#Winning

I love winning things. Especially when those things are books. You too? Great. Here are 2 chances to win a copy of My Mother’s Chamomile! First, you could win a digital download of the book through April McGowan’s blog. Oh, and while you’re there,… Continue Reading “#Winning”

Reading Haruf

A few years ago, I picked up a book called Plainsong by Kent Haruf. The writing was brilliant. I had a difficult time putting it down. But there was a problem. The book touched too many ragged nerves. It was a painful read for me.… Continue Reading “Reading Haruf”

An Apologetic for the Most Depressing Month of the Year

February is a great time to talk about time. Largely because time goes so slowly during this shortest month of the year. Midwesterners and Canadians know all about this. We’re used to rolling our eyes at groundhogs and silly little myths like the so-called… Continue Reading “An Apologetic for the Most Depressing Month of the Year”

10 things to like about this horrible, neverending winter

Originally posted on Josh Mosey:
I’m done with winter. If you are honest with yourself, you probably are too. But winter is being a cold [expletive] and long overstaying its welcome. But since there is precious little we can do about it, here are ten…

3 Out of 3 Reviewers Agree

  I read some of my reviews. I know I probably shouldn’t. That mature writers most likely ignore them. But I’m not sure that I’m all that mature. So, I read them. My Mother’s Chamomile has garnered a few so far. Just 3 between… Continue Reading “3 Out of 3 Reviewers Agree”

Love and Hairy Backs

I don’t write romance novels. A statement like that will get a girl shunned by some in the Christian Publishing world. You think I’m kidding? Go on to your local book store, find the “Christian Fiction” section. You’ll see a whole bunch of romance… Continue Reading “Love and Hairy Backs”

Feel At Home

  I realized something the other day. Something that makes me a bit sad. I’ve forgotten a lot of things about my grandfathers. One of them died when I was three, the other when I was six. It’s been a very long time since… Continue Reading “Feel At Home”

I’m Not a Gardener

I attempted a garden just a couple years ago. Well, maybe the word garden isn’t exactly correct. I had a pot of grape tomatoes and two peppermint plants. I admit it. I’m not a gardener. I have friends who garden and blog about it. My… Continue Reading “I’m Not a Gardener”

Paint Chips is 99 Cents? But…Why?

Today only (that’s Saturday, February 8, 2014), Paint Chips is available for a 99 cent Kindle download! This is an exciting day for me. What? Why is the price reduced? How does this make me excited? Well, allow me to (attempt) to explain. Next… Continue Reading “Paint Chips is 99 Cents? But…Why?”

When Writers Collaborate

I know, I blogged later last night about being a Drama Queen. And here I am blogging again! I’m only here to let you know about the story that Novel Matters is putting together. It’s like one of those stories you did in Middle School.… Continue Reading “When Writers Collaborate”