Summer Reading Thoughts June 30, 2008

As a writer, reading is essential for me to remain inspired. Reading a great book that makes me reach into my own soul makes me want to dig deeper in my writing.
As a reader, I love it when a really good book challenges me and especially when it gets into my head and won’t leave. I love [...]

Writer Interrupted June 24, 2008

Today I have a post over at Writer Interrupted. Head on over to get my take on what it is really like to have ones own book reviewed.

Win a Free Copy of Ruby Among Us June 23, 2008

Would you like a chance to win One of Four Free Copies of Ruby Among Us? Head on over to Lisa’s wonderful blog, The Preacher’s Wife to sign up! Lisa is, of course, a preacher’s wife and her site has pizazz.
 

New “Ruby” Reviews June 19, 2008

Some new book reviews:
Review of Ruby Among Us at Armchair Interviews by Michelle Kerns
Review of Ruby Among Us at Frommipov by blogger and reader SandiAndie
A Ruby Among Us review that I missed last month by Jo at Life Sparks.

My Life in a Notebook June 17, 2008

Being a published author is great. I am certainly never going to complain about it, but having a book out definitely changes a writer’s daily schedule.
What used to be a simple routine of writing in the morning before work has morphed into a full-time job of writing as often as possible while also keeping track of a whole list [...]

A Garden Tour June 13, 2008

                                           
 In Ruby Among Us, the setting is lush with roses and floral images because I love    gardens so much. Kitty, the grandmother in the story, has a miraculous green thumb and I made her that way because I wish I had that same gardening gift. Of course it helps that Kitty gardens in Sacramento and in the Sonoma [...]

Congratulations to our Country’s Library of the Year – Laramie County Library! June 11, 2008

         

If you have read the bio on the book jacket of Ruby Among Us or on my website, you know that I serve on the Foundation Board of Directors for the Laramie County Library. I am extremely excited to congratulate my library on winning the Library of the Year award as featured in Library Journal! This is [...]

Letting Her Go June 9, 2008

 
 On Sunday, I sent my little girl off to visit her dad in another state for a few months. My hubby tried to make me feel better by suggesting that editing book two and working hard on promotional efforts for Ruby Among Us would help pass the time.
I suppose he is right, but I would [...]