The Twelve Months of 2017
Last year I had so much fun looking back over my blog and sharing reminders of some of my favorite posts, that I’ve decided to do it again before 2017 becomes history. This has been a little (maybe even a lot) like looking through a journal. These posts are only a sampling, but do you…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Every Night a Child is Born is a Holy Night
Some things should be repeated here, and I think this is one of them. This is a favorite holiday reading, one my favorite minister (and husband) used every Christmas Eve at our churches. Feel free to share it with family and friends. “Every Night a Child is Born is a Holy Night” by Sophia Lyon Fahs. And…
Read MoreChristmas Gifts: The Christmas Wedding Quilt plus A Booklover’s Carol
T’is that time of year, time for my annual Booklover’s Carol. Some traditions are worth keeping. Think about that crumpled tin star that still goes at the top of your Christmas tree? The holiday recipe your mother always made oozing sugar, shortening and artificial flavors? Uncle Grover dressing up as Santa Claus in a moth…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Enjoy!
“Mark the holidays by spending time with people you love, and try not to fret too much about what you have for dinner.” -Cara Rosenbloom Here’s a riddle: During the holidays, what is both immensely enjoyable and terribly troubling? Give up? The answer is food. The food during the holidays is so delicious, and yet…
Read MoreThe Twelve Gifts of Christmas Giveaway
Just Christmas? My title may say Christmas, but last night was the first night of Hanukkah, so a very happy Hanukkah to all my readers who celebrate this festival of lights. Kwanzaa, which begins on December 26th is on its way, and the Winter Solstice, marking the calendar day with the longest night of the…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Make Yourself Miserable!
Last Sunday I shared with you some ideas on how to be happy, especially over the holidays. Today I want to suggest how you can make yourself miserable! Yes, miserable. Sometimes it helps to know what we shouldn’t do in order to know what we should do. Right? In an article in our local paper —…
Read MoreOldie But Goodie or Not? Revising Backlist Novels
Years ago when I began my writing career, I never guessed that one day my series romances would see the light of day again. In those days series romances were guaranteed at most 4-6 weeks at bookstores before covers were stripped and content discarded. Reissues were rare and highly prized. Yes, the sales were excellent…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Happiness Is
“Happiness is not something you postpone for the future; it is something you design for the present.” -Jim Rohn So what do you want for Christmas? How about a big dose of happiness? But before we go for broke, let’s try asking ourselves the question, how happy are we? Tough one to answer, isn’t it.…
Read MorePlotting Your Novel: Heading Toward the Finish Line
With the exception of Thanksgiving week, I’ve spent November explaining how I plot my novels. I’ve really enjoyed creating these posts, especially when I’ve been privileged to read your ideas and incorporate them. Remember, this was a “practice” novel, inspired by a comment I overheard at breakfast one morning, and we’ve come a long way…
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