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Of Monsters and Paint Chips

Congratulations to Rachel Tear and Michelle Alvarez! You both win a download of Bonnie’s wonderful novel! Please contact me ASAP with your information…and if you’d like to give it away as a gift, that’s cool, too! Tis the season! Also, yesterday I posted an idea… Continue Reading “Of Monsters and Paint Chips”

“Paint Chips” for Christmas?

Christmas is coming. Aren’t you excited? I know I am! Did you know that “Paint Chips” releases 21 days after Christmas? Yes sir/ma’am, it does. Are  you lamenting the fact that you can’t give it as a Christmas present this year? Sigh no more,… Continue Reading ““Paint Chips” for Christmas?”

Meet Bonnie Grove…Enter For a Give-Away!

Today I welcome my friend and mentor, Bonnie Grove to the blog. She is the author of several books, including Talking to the Dead which is available for digital readers for $2.99 (a few cents less on Kindle). She agreed to an interview. I think… Continue Reading “Meet Bonnie Grove…Enter For a Give-Away!”

Lights. Cameras. Action!

Congratulations to Anne Ferris for winning the “What’s Your Story” necklace!  Friday morning, I woke up far earlier than usual. I’m NOT a morning person. I do NOT function well until 3/4 way through my first cup of coffee. And, on Friday morning, I… Continue Reading “Lights. Cameras. Action!”

Butterflies and More Butterflies…And a Give-Away!

Hello! As much as I hate housekeeping, I need to do a tiny bit. Hope you don’t mind. I’ll make it quick. 1. Congratulations to Elizabeth from Texas Schmexas. She won the journal! (by the way, you should check out Elizabeth’s blog…it’s all about… Continue Reading “Butterflies and More Butterflies…And a Give-Away!”

Idea Journal

Happy Day for Scott Wangen! You win the “Picking Dandelions” book! I’ll get that out to you ASAP!  Last week in church, during the sermon, I realized something about one of my characters. Something huge. Something that will change the entire novel. Something that… Continue Reading “Idea Journal”

Merry Christmas!!! Welcome to Give-Away December!

Can you believe it’s December already? Well, maybe you can. But I’m having a hard time  letting it sink in. Well. No. Not a grinch. Or a scrooge. Or a humbug. Or…or…or anti-Christmas. I’m having a hard time realizing that it’s December for a… Continue Reading “Merry Christmas!!! Welcome to Give-Away December!”

How Much is Too Much? Coffee, That Is.

When I was a teenager, attending a Christian school, the question on all of our minds was… “How Far Is TOO Far?” If you spent any amount of time in a youth group, I bet you either asked that question or heard others asking… Continue Reading “How Much is Too Much? Coffee, That Is.”

What’s Your Story? Guest Post with Brandon Clements

I met Brandon Clements this September in Chicago at the STORY conference. We were in line for a deep dish pizza. We discovered that we were both novelists. His novel Every Bush Is Burning is available through Amazon.com. I’m warning you: don’t go into reading his… Continue Reading “What’s Your Story? Guest Post with Brandon Clements”

Back At It

I’ve had a small vacation from writing. I needed it desperately after finishing my NaNoWriMo in 15 days. The time with my friend Megan Sayer turned out to be a great, 5 day celebration of food, cultural funnies, and introducing her to some good Americans.… Continue Reading “Back At It”