It’s with a very heavy heart that I blog today. My best bud, Laube Sister (we have the same agent, Steve Laube), and business partner, Sara Mills, has been dealt a blow–her wonderful husband, Keith, died April 7, 2009 from a massive heart attack. I’d do anything for my beautiful friend and her precious children not to have to go through this, for Keith to be back full of life, laughter, and love. Keith, I am so sorry we never met but thank you for what you did for your family, for my best friend. Thank you for loving Sara so completely. For all the nights I kept her up laughing and giggling…thank you for laughing right along. What a …
Happy Birthday, Mom!!
HAPPY BIRTHDAY, MOM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WE LOVE YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
DEAD RECKONING Book cover
Yea!! I’m so thrilled to share with everyone the cover for my spy thriller Dead Reckoning to be released March 2010 from Abingdon Press. I’m so pleased with how the design team captured the heart of my story and translated that into the cover, but of course, they couldn’t have done that without the lead of the fabulous Barbara Scott, acquiring editor for Abingdon Press. (THANK YOU, BARBARA!!! YOU’RE AWESOME!!) When Shiloh Blake’s first large-scale underwater archeological dig traps herin the middle of an international nuclear arms clash, she is forced to flee for her lifeinto the streets of Mumbai, India. Is the man trailing her an enemy,or is he sent by her CIA father to protect her? Whoever he …
Novel Journey
Hey, everyone! A thrilling announcement: I’ve been invited to join the NovelJourney blog as a monthly columnist. This is a humbling honor for me. My posts will be the first Monday of each month–so be sure to bookmark this site, if you haven’t already, and come back to visit! Please take a moment to check it out: http://noveljourney.blogspot.com
Breach of Trust by DiAnn Mills
Well, as I said in an earlier post, I’m a tad behind in getting reviews done. My apologies to the authors whose wonderful books I’ve had the pleasure of reading. Now…on to the review… ——————————————————————- DiAnn Mills has crafted a fascinating tale of intrigue with Breach of Trust. I am so pleased to review a book by a lady I admire and respect. DiAnn Mills is an accomplished and award-winning author of umpteen-million books. LOL No, seriously. She’s written many, and I’ve greatly admired her efforts to bring attention and help to the Sudanese. To me, *this* is what writing is all about—making an impact! Paige Rogers survived every CIA operative’s worst nightmare. A covert mission gone terribly wrong. A …
TENACIOUS BELIEF
This morning in my Bible study, I came upon a phrase regarding King David: TENACIOUS BELIEF. David knew that God had called him out, anointed him to be king, and even though he had every right to defend himself against Saul, who tracked and hunted him down to kill him, David had a tenacious belief in honoring and respecting God, in the fact that God *had* called him to be king, even though the time had not come yet. I believe we all need to cling to David’s attitude here. So many of us have dreams and goals, maybe even promises we feel God has given us that have not come through yet. Don’t go after them, crashing through doors …
The Year Is Upon Us!
I can’t believe we’re launching 2009 already! How on earth did that happen so fast? It seems only yesterday…Okay, okay. I’ll spare you the boring details. You know the gig. 😀 But i do want to take a moment to reflect on this amazing year. In November of 2007, I felt that 2008 would be a “year of promise.” And it was! Brian got a great new job that helped get us back on our feet both financially and emotionally (nothing like feeling like major losers after six years of financially struggling and battling to get your life “back,” only to have your feet swiped out from under you again). We moved back to the metroplex and found a beautiful …
Christmas Meme
Welcome to the Christmas edition of getting to know your friends. Okay, here’s what you’re supposed to do, and try not to be a SCROOGE!!! Just copy (not forward) this entire meme and post it on your blog! Change all the answers so that they apply to you. 1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping, but I will use bags for convenience 2. Real tree or Artificial? Real 3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving day 4. When do you take the tree down? day after New Year’s Day 5. Do you like eggnog? Only diluted…it’s too rich for me otherwise 6. Favorite gift received as a child? a doll that “sings” — you put tiny little records …
Kira Reviews Trion Rising by Robert Elmer
Howdy, folks!! Well, I have the delight today of lending my blog to my daughter Kira so she can review a book (yes, this review is WAY overdue…shame on both of us). So, without further ado, here is my daughter. Back cover blurb: When the mysterious Jesmet, whom the authorities brand as a Magician of the Old Order, begins to connect with Orianon, he is banished forever to the shadowside of their planet Corista. Kira here: I liked Trion Rising because it is like what Jesus went through with all those who hated him and when he was crucified, except with a futuristic twist to it. Robert Elmer is an amazing writing as well, trapping you in the story. One …
TitleTrakk Blog Tour
Welcome to the 1st ever TitleTrakk.com Blog Tour! This week we’re chatting about: The Fantastic Fall Giveaway Contest! Just in time for the holidays, you could win over $335 worth of books, cds and dvds! Sponsored by our friends at: The Grand Prize Winner will receive: BOOKS: Whispers of the Bayou by Mindy Starns ClarkRachel’s Secret by BJ HoffBeach Dreams by Trish PerryPlaying God by Michelle McKinney HammondWhite Soul by Brandt DodsonThe Legend of the Firefish by George Bryan PolivkaFinding Marie by Susan Paige DavisThe Power of Praying Through the Bible by Stormie OmartianA Man After God’s Own Heart by Jim GeorgeEvidence for Faith 101 by Bruce Bickel & Stan Jantz CDS: Wake Up! Wake Up! by Everyday SundayRock What …