Several years ago, a friend invited me to attend Mid-South Christian Writers Conference in the Memphis area. In fact, it’s held in Collierville, TN outside Memphis. This is one of the best smaller conferences around. The speakers are great and knowledgeable about their subject. There are both authors and agents who attend and make appointments. …
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas everywhere we go. We live across the road from a middle school, and I know it’s getting a little exciting there. This year we have two babies to enjoy. The oldest is twenty-one months, and she will enjoy the presents and the tree. The other oen is …
Once upon a time, a King and Queen were asked if they would like to have another little girl, a Princess in their family. Of course, being the good King and Queen, they said yes! For several years, the King and Queen loved the Princess, and she fit into their castle very well. She lived …
Today, my book, Unlikely Candidate, released. I love this book. I love the main character, Maggie Culbertson, and I love Kenneth Anderson. They are not romantically together, Maggie is married. Kenneth meets Loretta Little and falls hard for her. I still love the book. I see problems in our country, especially with the flood. Several …
Did you ever have an idea that will not leave your mind? I did. A couple of years ago, I thought, could a Christian woman run for President of the US and win? I was like a dog with a bone. I could not let that idea go. We have a friend who ran for …
This past weekend, we had a Ladies’ Night at church. I’ve been to a lot of these during my life, but this one was so good. My mind is till buzzing. I don’t talk about religion on my blog much, but I am so excited. If you don’t know me very well, you probably don’t …
Each fourth Sunday, we have a Pot Luck at church. You know, you cook and bring a dish. It’s always fun to see what everyone brings. I’m pretty simple, Poppyseed Chicken, corn, green beans, bread, and a dessert or a salad. February was my birthday, and I got to go to the head of the …
Each author has one or two things they hate about writing. Mine is correcting edits. I’ll be honest, I hate to correct edits. It began with some bad edits I received, some things I knew were wrong. Let’s talk about bad edits. Never ask your friend down the street, or a relative, to edit for …
Several years ago, Sandra Robbins and I were planning a writer’s retreat for authors. Sandra told me she wanted to invite a new author to join us. That new author was Patricia Bradley., and that week, Pat and I began a friendship. We’re still friends today, and I’m proud to introduce her newest book that …
Our family enjoyed a delightful Thanksgiving and Christmas, filled with ample family time and moments spent spoiling our great-granddaughter. Being together is always a cherished experience. The anticipation for this year is high; each day heralds a new beginning, and I eagerly look forward to the joys each day brings. The New Year has begun, …
