In Others' Words

In Others’ Words: Weather

Posted on May 18, 2012 by Beth Vogt

(1868-1930), American cartoonist

We have a saying here in Colorado: If you don’t like the weather, wait five minutes. It will change. (Note: This statement is always said with a certain amount of pride.)

Weather … when all else fails in a conversation, you can always fall back on, “Nice weather we’re having, eh?” Or “It’s sooooo hot. ” Or “It’s sooooo cold.” Whatever works.

And people pick their favorite types of weather. Several of my kiddos like rainy days. My son loves lightning storms. Me? I like windy days — and we get those a lot here in Colorado. Maybe I’ll post a picture of our newly-sided house once the job is complete. We have 90 MPH winds to thank for our new siding.

 

In Your Words: So … weather. How do you like it?

**Award-winning author Lena Nelson Dooley interviews me over at her blog today — and offers the chance to enter the Wish You Were Here iPad giveaway & win a copy of my novel. Drop by if you want to find out the quirkiest thing I’ve ever done!**


 

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In My Words: Soon-to-be Debut Author Keli Gwyn

Posted on May 17, 2012 by Beth Vogt

“Debut” seems to be the word of the month around here.

And I’d like to keep that going — but turn the attention to someone else.

Keli Gwyn is one of the nicest, kindest, most encouraging persons I’ve met as I’ve traveled the writing road. As a matter of fact, I could have filled the previous sentence up with a lot more adjectives about Keli and not been exaggerating. That’s a photo of Keli at last year’s ACFW conference. She wore a beautiful period costume.

Here’s the fun thing: Keli’s a debut-author-to-be! Her novel, A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California releases July 1. I preordered my copy months ago and can’t wait to read it.  Here’s a glimpse into what Keli’s novel is about:

An ever-resourceful widow, Elenora Watkins arrives in El Dorado ready to go into partnership with Miles Rutledge. When he refuses, Elenora becomes the competition across the street. Is this town big enough for the two of them?

Miles can’t help but stick his well-polished boot in his mouth whenever he comes face-to-face with Elenora. Can he find a way to win her heart while destroying her business?

In Your Words: I’ve preordered Keli’s book  and I hope you do too! What books are in your To Be Read (TBR) pile?


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“Wish You Were Here” fun!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Beth Vogt

There’s been a lot of celebrating going on around here lately — and it continues through June 6 with a blog tour hosted by the Litfuse Publicity Group. I am so impressed with how Amy Lathrop and Audra Jennings are spreading the word about Wish You Were Here. Here’s the information about the blog tour: Celebrate with me by entering the Wish You Were Here Giveaway!

One “happy” winner will receive:

  • A brand new iPad with Wi-Fi (The must-have, do-everything gadget!)
  • Wish You Were Here by Beth K. Vogt (Swoon worthy.)
  • $15 iTunes Gift Card (Music, books, apps, & more.)

Hurry, the giveaway ends on 6/4/12. The winner will be announced 6/6/12 on Beth’s website! Just click one of the icons below to enter! Tell your friends about the  giveaway on FACEBOOK or TWITTER and increase your chances of winning. As a debut author, I appreciate you telling others about my novel. Thank you so much!

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**I’m visiting over at Lindsay Harrel’s blog today! I hope you drop by! **
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Tonight: The Debutantes’ Story Soiree!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by Beth Vogt

Join the Debutantes Story Soiree!

Today’s the day — and I couldn’t be more excited!!

Tonight I’m celebrating the launch of Wish You Were Here with three other authors who also debuted in May:

Dani Pettrey: Submerged

Katie Ganshert: Wildflowers from Winter

Olivia Newport: The Pursuit of Lucy Banning

I hope you can join us for a one-of-a-kind live launch party!

Time: 7:30 – 9:00 PM (CST)

Location: Relz Reviewz‘s newly revamped website!

We’ll share fun recipes, give away hundreds of dollars worth of amazing prizes, and, because life is about more than getting, we’ll also highlight a worthy charity to make the night complete.

I hope you join us for the fun!

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In Others’ Words: Friends

Posted on May 14, 2012 by Beth Vogt

“A friend is one that knows you as you are, understands where you have been, accepts what you have become, and still, gently allows you to grow.” ~ William Shakespeare, English poet and playwright

I think William Shakespeare’s definition of friendship is a good one:

  • being known
  • being understood
  • being accepted
  • being encouraged to grow

My life is more honest because of friends who are trustworthy with my heart and my hurts and my hopes.

My dreams are given wings and my disappointments are eased because of friends who stick by me through the good and the bad.

My ability to accept myself increases because of friends who love me for who I really am — and who walk with me as I continue to make the discovery.

My life is all the richer because of friends who tell me “You can be more. You can do more. You can change. You can overcome.”

In Your Words:  Who has been a friend to you? Was it by knowing you? Understanding you? Accepting you? Encouraging you to grow? Or all of the above?

**I am a guest over at writer Pat Trainum’s blog today. I hope you drop by!**

Tomorrow night is the Debutantes’ Story Soiree with debut authors Dani Pettrey, Katie Ganshert and Olivia Newport! Join us at Rel’s new website (Relz Reviewz) for a wonderful time of conversation, hundreds of dollars worth of giveaways, and information about a wonderful organization that ministers to orphans.

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