Enter the GoodReads Contest for a copy of The Good Father
Hop over to The Good Father’s page on Goodreads, scroll one quarter of the way down the page, and enter the contest to win one of ten advanced copies of my next book! While you’re there, read some of the early reader reviews. I’m thrilled with the reception this book is getting so far. The…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Bras, just for the heck of it
Curious to see what you’ll all do with this one! If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something from your life that relates to that theme, however you interpret it. Thanks to all of you who’ve been contributing. As always, there are a few “rules”:…
Read MoreDinner!
I have all sorts of blog ideas running through my mind, but I thought I’d share an easy peasy recipe instead. This was dinner tonight and it’s quickly become one of my favorite recipes. Bet it will become one of yours as well. . . as long as you like garlic and ginger! I’ve adapted…
Read MoreStory Weekend Theme: Morning
I’m a night owl and have been ever since I was a kid. I loved to go to bed as a child, but not to sleep. I would snuggle under my covers and make up stories for hours. In the morning, I’d wake up exhausted. I kept a bunch of pillows by my bed and…
Read MoreBut How Will 21st Century Authors Autograph Their Books?
So cursive is on the way out. Starting next year, North Carolina teachers will no longer have to teach cursive and this change is happening all around the country. Some North Carolina school districts may still teach cursive, but they won’t be required to do so. I think this is fine. Let’s face it. Keyboarding…
Read MoreStory Weekend: Laundry
As I pull the suddenly pink towels (and the culprit: a red t-shirt) out of the dryer ($%#%&*#!), I can think of only one topic for Story Weekend. So have at it, folks. What’s your laundry story? If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme and you share something…
Read MoreSneak Peek at the United Kingdom Cover for The Good Father
Quite a different look from the North American cover. I like them both. I love Bella, the little four-year-old waif in The Good Father, and I love her little wings. I’ve already seen some wonderful early reviews of this book by my fantabulous UK readers. I can’t wait till the end of May when The…
Read MoreWhat Would You Pack?
I’m rushing around the house today as I try to get organized for a quick getaway to my little place at the beach where a couple of appliances are in need of replacing. Let’s see: I’ve had my beach place two years and this will make three major appliances I’ve had to replace. Oh, and…
Read MoreStory Weekend: First Car
You may have earned the money to buy it, or it may have been your parents’, or you may have stolen it. Whatever! One way or another, most of us have feelings about our first car. I’d love to hear yours. If you’re new to Story Weekend, here’s how it works: I pick a theme…
Read MoreDo You Have a Favorite Indie Bookstore?
I’m lucky to be surrounded by talented writers here in North Carolina and to count so many of them as my friends. I’d like you to meet one of them, Anne Clinard Barnhill. Anne writes historical fiction and her latest novel is At the Mercy of the Queen, the story of Anne Boleyn’s cousin, Madge. I…
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