Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #8)

Beth VogtFun, Romance, Uncategorized, Writing 16 Comments

  After today, there’s only one more postcard in the “Where in the World is Daniel” Contest! I’ll announce the winner on Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2012! Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure …

In Others’ Words: Plans

Beth VogtLife, Quotes, Reality, Writing 20 Comments

  “Plans are only good intentions unless they immediately degenerate into hard work.” ~Peter Drucker (1909-2005), writer I start Monday with lots of plans for the week. Some of them end up being nothing more than good intentions by the time Friday rolls around. And, yeah, that’s frustrating. Sometimes legitimate interruptions derail my plans. And sometimes I derail my plans. …

Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Postcard #7) & a brief vlog

Beth VogtContemporary Romance, Fun, Writing 21 Comments

Daniel’s been the traveling man this month — and we only have two more postcards to go before the “Where in the World is Daniel?” contest is over and a winner is selected. So tell me: Where is Daniel today? httpv://youtu.be/u0908ppBwjY Don’t forget to leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package …

In Others’ Words: Tangles

Beth VogtQuotes, Writing 26 Comments

    I love writing.  I love the swirl and swing of words as they tangle with human emotions.  ~James Michener (1907-1997), American author I read that quote by James Michener and thought: Yes! Yes! Yes! I love writing too — even on the days I hate writing. You know what I mean: the days when the words won’t come. …

Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #6)

Beth VogtFun, Romance, Writing 26 Comments

Daniel wandered a little farther a-field today: Where in the world is Daniel? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of sixteen postcards by wildlife photographer Thomas Mangelson (Remember how Daniel …

Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #5)

Beth VogtFun, Romance, Writing 19 Comments

Daniel stumped a lot of people with his last postcard, so let’s see how it goes today: Where in the world is Daniel? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of …

In Others’ Words: Dirty Business

Beth VogtQuotes, Reality, Writing 25 Comments

  “Writing is not a genteel profession; it’s quite nasty and tough and kind of dirty.” ~Rosemary Mahoney (1961-), American non-fiction writer   There is the dream of the writing life … and then there is reality. I bet you think I’m going to say I prefer the dream. Nope. I will take the nitty-gritty reality of the writing life …

Contest: Where in the World is Daniel? (Postcard #4)

Beth VogtFun, Romance, Writing 11 Comments

A new week — and a new postcard from Daniel to Alli! So, let’s guess: Where in the world is Daniel today? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of sixteen …

In Others’ Words: Hero (Guest Post)

Beth VogtLife, Quotes, Reality, Romance, Writing 19 Comments

To celebrate her latest book release, Lakeside Family, my friend, Lisa Jordan, shares a quote with us today.   “A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles.” ~Christopher Reeve (1952-2004), actor   In Lakeside Family, Nick Brennan feels like nobody’s hero. After his father abandoned his family, Nick promised …

Contest: Where in the World is Daniel (Postcard #3)

Beth VogtFun, Writing 27 Comments

    Welcome back for Daniel’s third postcard to Alli! Let the guessing begin: Where in the world is Daniel this week? Leave your comment below or on my Author Facebook page for chances to win a prize package worth over $100. (Share on Twitter and your FB for extra entries. Be just sure to let me know!): a collection of sixteen …