“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 …
“Wish You Were Here” fun!
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 …
Tonight: 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 …
In Others’ Words: Friends
“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 …
In Others’ Words: Life
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it. Life is beauty, admire it. Life is a dream, realize it. Life is a challenge, meet it. Life is a duty, complete it. Life is a game, play it. Life is a promise, fulfill it. Life is sorrow, overcome it. Life is a song, sing it. Life is a struggle, accept it. Life …
Photo Gallery: Wish You Were Here Launch Celebration
There’s been a lot of fun involved with writing my first novel — and a lot of hard work too. This past Saturday was all about fun! Family and friends joined with me to celebrate the launch of Wish You Were Here — and the wonderful photographer Lisa Anne Meeter, of Lisa Anne Photography, took photos for me. My family …
In Others’ Words: Pessimist or Optimist
“The pessimist sees difficulty in every opportunity. The optimist sees the opportunity in every difficulty.” ~Winston Churchill (1874-1965), British politician & statesman You know what the all-wise “they” say: It’s all a matter of perspective. I can’t argue with “them” this time. Am I going through life seeing all the difficulties? Or am I going through life embracing all the opportunities? …
In My Words: A Wedding Gown Revisited
I hadn’t seen my wedding gown in almost 32 years. You read that right: 32 years. I celebrate my 32nd wedding anniversary with my husband Rob on May 24. With my book launch celebration slated for May 5 (just a couple of days ago), I decided it was time to unpack my wedding gown. Why? In Wish You Were Here, …
In Others’ Words: Challenges
“If you aren’t in over your head, how do you know how tall you are?” T.S. Eliot (188-1965), poet My son Josh isn’t afraid of a challenge. On Sunday, May 6, Josh ran the Spartan Race, a 5 mile race, complete with some crazy obstacles. Imagine climbing wooden walls slicked with mud and soap. Yeah, that’s ironic, isn’t it? And …
In Others’ Words: Today
” Today I shall behave as if this is the day I will be remembered.” ~Dr. Seuss, author What if we focused on today, Friday, May 4, 2012? What if, when people remembered you, the things you said and did today were the only things they would recall? Not yesterday. Not tomorrow. Today. What would you do — and …