Have you ever made plans … only to watch them unravel? I’m not talking what-are-we-having-for-dinner kinds of plans. I’m talking about what-am-I-going-to-do-with-my-life kind of plans. I’ve had life plans unravel. Evaporate. Combust. Let’s see . . . there was my original life plan to be a single working gal — a reporter for the Washington Post newspaper, living in Washington, …
Behind the Book: An imaginary character interviews a real-live author
So often the author interviews the heroine of their upcoming novel. Not this time. Just because I’m imaginary doesn’t mean I can’t hijack this blog! Kendall, it’s my blog. True, but Catch a Falling Star opens on my less-than-happy birthday. Have you ever wanted to skip a birthday? Everybody wants to skip a birthday at some point in their lives. …
Catch a Falling Star Pre-Release Fun: Name a Star Giveaway
I’m embracing the star-theme that fits with my upcoming release, Catch a Falling Star. Today’s the start of a new giveaway — and the chance for you to name a star! The Rafflecopter link for the Name a Star giveaway is on my Author Facebook page. While you’re there, please “like” the page and you’ll stay up-to-date on future contests and book …
In Others’ Words: Creativity
I’ve followed a few hunches in my life … sometimes I’ve walked through an open door and sometimes I’ve walked right into a brick wall. But at least I was moving forward, right? I love the idea of intertwining a hunch with creativity — splashing that “Maybe this will work” feeling with a bit of red and blue and purple …
In Others’ Words: Laughter of Friends
Lest you think I’m a diva — or that my office is in the Colorado wide open spaces — let me explain the above photo: Where: Ute Park, about 10 minutes from my house When: 8:30 AM on a cold, windy, ultimately rainy, Saturday morning in December 2012 Why: Authors need to update their pro photo every two to three years. …
Giveaway: 4 Advanced Reader Copies (ARCs) of Catch a Falling Star
This time last year, I was a debut-novelist-in-waiting, counting the days for the release of Wish You Were Here. Now I’m anticipating the release of Catch a Falling Star on May 7, 2013. To celebrate novel #2, I’m hosting a Rafflecopter giveaway. During the next four weeks, you’ll have the chance to win four Advanced Reader Copies (ARC) of Catch a …
In Others’ Words: Stand Up
I took a fall this week. Actually, I face-planted on my blue yoga mat attempting the Crow position. The instructor comforted me by saying she’d done the same thing, calling it “Pecking Crow.” My rendition of the move was more like “Crashing Crow.” And the black and blue bruising on my face attests to the fact that my nose is …
In Others’ Words: Smile, Smile, Smile
What made you smile recently? Do you have a smile to share with someone today? Ever stop to think how your smile — yes, your smile — could accomplish good in someone else’s life?
In Others’ Words: Alive
I am astounded by people who can take a massive block of packed snow and turn it into an “I gotta take a picture of this!” work of art. Me and snow? The relationship is limited to enjoying watching it fall from the warmth of my home or being the photographer when my husband and youngest daughter build a snowman. …
In Others’ Words: Confidence (& book giveaway)
“It’s better to do something about one thing than nothing about everything.” ~My One Word: Change Your Life With Just One Word by Mike Ashcraft & Rachel Olsen Early in December — so last year! — I shared my one word for 2013: Confidence. And then the so-generous Melanie at OnlyABreath.com made me — and many, many others …