Audible Giveaway Winner
Congratulations to Terri Chlapek who won two “listens” from Audible. The Audible giveaway was announced here on the 9th in my post about the new audiobook of When We Were Sisters. It ran through the 16th. As always random.org chose the winner from all entries that followed the rules. Terri, enjoy your new books!
Read MoreFun, Sun and Books in Palm Beach
Why is this week’s blog a bit early? Picture me in Palm Beach, Florida. No, I won’t be on vacation–although it might feel that way. This Tuesday and Wednesday I’ll be speaking at the Society of the Four Arts Libraries. How do you find me? Tuesday afternoon at 5:30 I’ll be at the Dixon Education Building (240 Cocoanut…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Easy to Judge
Isn’t it an excellent time in the life of our nation and in our personal lives to move away from judging and grow towards understanding?
Read MoreWhen We Were Sisters: One Audiobook, Three Voices,
I’m writing this before Tuesday’s election, but I can only imagine that whoever wins, whomever you voted for, and however you feel about the results, you need a break from real life. Do I have a break for you? Are you an audiobook fan? Are you lazy, like I am, and love to be read…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Calm Yourself
“You can’t calm the storm… so stop trying. What you can do is CALM yourself. The storm will pass.” -Timber Hawkeye With election day only two days away, I thought I would share this calming quote and photo to help all those who so anxious. Let us be aware as well that there are people…
Read MoreDo Readers Want Facts Or a Fabulous Story?
Before I explain today’s title, I’ll remind you that the subject of research has been on my mind in a big way this month, and in last week’s blog I addressed how and when I do it. I’ve been immersed in the final rounds of research for The Swallow’s Nest, and thinking a lot about…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: What Scares You?
Yes, Halloween is tomorrow, and the goblins will be out in force trying their best to find out what scares you. But another holiday that is celebrated in many parts of the world between October 31 and November 2 is the Day of the Dead. In Mexico and Central America this is a raucous…
Read MoreResearching a Novel: Accurate But Vague
I’ve spent the past week diligently researching a novel. Not just any novel, but The Swallow’s Nest, my work in progress which is now entering the home stretch. It may seem odd to you that in the home stretch of my novel, I’m still doing research. You might ask yourself why, um. . . is she finally getting around to it now?…
Read MoreSunday Inspiration: Get A Life
Get a life in which you are generous. Look around at the azaleas in the suburban neighborhood where you grew up; look at a full moon hanging silver in a black, black sky on a cold night. And realize that life is the best thing ever, and that you have no business taking it for…
Read MoreThe Election: The Five-Hundred Pound Gorilla in your Living Room
I’ve debated writing a blog about the election for a while. I don’t believe Southern Exposure is the right place for politics. In fact I’m sure it’s not. At the same time I like to think what I say here is relevant to our daily lives, mine and yours. Last Sunday’s inspirational post was about the delights…
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