Reading Resolution December 31, 2008

 
This year, I’m going to read at least one hour every day.
You may think this an odd resolution for me to make. After all, I’ve written books. If I’m lucky, then you might even have the one that has been published on your night stand right now. But I’m afraid to say it’s true. I did not [...]

Closing a Library? For shame. December 30, 2008

 You’ll notice I stay away from blogging about things political, but this just goes straight to my heart. I could blog all day about this sad story of the Philadelphia mayor who wants to close eleven libraries down to save money.
If my readers know anything at all about me, they know I love, love My Library. I love [...]

Late Christmas Cards December 28, 2008

 
Yes, I Confess.  Anyone who has ever sent me a Christmas card already knows this, but I send most of my Christmas cards out After Christmas has already come and gone.
I have many reasons for sending cards out late, all of them practical:
1) I like to copy the latest addresses directly from the envelopes of the [...]

Winners of Christmas Giveaway! December 23, 2008

Wow!!! I have had so many people enter this contest, I can’t believe it. It has taken me an entire morning to sort your entries out! You all love books and music!
Seeing the books you are reading and the music you are listening to is fascinating. Of course, the most heart-warming of all the fun [...]

27 Authors Share their Favorite Christmas Traditions December 23, 2008

I just returned from out of town, so I have a ton of entries to sort out and a drawing to have! In the mean time, I wanted to let you know about a fun Christmas thing I am part of with some of your favorite authors including Jerry Jenkins, Robin Jones Gunn, Patti Lacy, [...]

Big Holiday Giveaway Update! More Prizes to Win! December 19, 2008

If you are looking for the Big Holiday Giveaway, you have come to the right place. Just scroll down! I wanted to let everyone know that the prize has been expanded even more! Take a look at all the great books that my publisher has contributed to this contest. They are all by great authors. [...]

Enter Here for the Big Holiday Giveaway! December 15, 2008

 
BIG BOOK AND CHRISTMAS CD GIVEAWAY!
I am so excited that my agent has given me a whole box of amazing products to give away to one lucky person! This is a short contest, so get the word out! Leave your comments or email me atforkner@yahoo.com by Sunday, December 21st!
Update: Receive Five Extra  Entries if you post [...]

The Top Reasons Books Make Good Gifts December 11, 2008

 

 
 
 
A book comes fully charged
Costs less than a bottle of champagne (the real stuff)
You can buy 10 hardcover books for the price of an iphone
Costs less than a movie (with popcorn)
Around the same price as a DVD, but the experience lasts much longer
It can change someone’s life
It can make someone laugh
Batteries are not required
It’s a thoughtful [...]