Yep, it’s true. Michelle P won my copy of Remembered by Tamera Alexander. Michelle, email me with your snail mail address, and I’ll get this book out to you!! And yes – my commonality with the heroine is that my birthname is Veronica. (Even if Neen and Mindy say I dont’ look like a Veronica). LOL I loved reading about Veronique and wishing I could hear my name said in French. 😀 The rest of you–sprint to your nearest bookstore and snag a copy of this great book!!
Writing Meme
Writing buddy Robin Miller tagged me with this writing-related meme: 1.) What’s the one book or writing project you haven’t yet written but still hope to? The final book to my space opera. Or perhaps the sequel to my espionage thriller where they get to stop the neural-toxin release and save their daughter. 😀 Then there’s me trying to figure out how to do a Lara Croft-style book. 😀 Insane, eh? 2.) If you had one entire day in which to do nothing but read, what book would you start with? The book I got for Mother’s Day and haven’t had time to dive into yet: Children of Hurin by Tolkien. 3.) What was your first writing “instrument” (besides pen …
Remembered by Tamera Alexander
Learn from the masters? You’ve heard it said just as much as I have. But how many times does it happen that you go to read something from an author you consider to be a “master,” and you end up disappointed—either with a cheesy storyline or horrible craft?? I’ve been disappointed many times. Well, let me say—that is ABSOLUTELY NOT the case with Tamera Alexander. If you’re looking for a good read with nearly flawless craft, this is one author you can trust. I’ve seen Tammy’s books everywhere (and loved all the covers!), so I was delighted to get the chance to review REMEMBERED. REMEMBERED tugged me right in—don’t shoot me, but I totally love historicals. Especially the fact that …
THIS BLOG ROCKS!!
I’ve been nominated by awesome friend and crit partner, Robin Miller, for the Rockin’ Girl Blogger Award. As a recipient, I get to award it to my favorite bloggers as well. Oh, man…this is tough. : -D Okay, I hereby nominate the following: SARA MILLSTRICIA GOYERLISA HARRISCINDY WOODSMALL (Enter her quilt contest, and tell her I sent you!)MARYLU TYNDALLSHANNON MCNEAR
Grumbling Israelite?? Promised Land
First, a glimpse of what I have… I have a lot, don’t I? As Brian’s late Grandma Kendig would’ve said–we’re rich. I’d have to absolutely agree! God has far surpassed all I could’ve hoped for or dreamed of in my family–an amazing husband who really is as awesome and hunky as many fiction characters–but really, he’s better because he’s real. And mine. 😀 My kids…wow, how much time do you have? The girls are sweet as pie (really they are…most of the time), and the twins blow my mind with their personality and intellect. The picture of the office? Well, that’s been my dream to have an office. This house we’re renting from Brian’s parents has been a tremendous blessing. …
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ROBIN’S COVER ROCKS!!!!!
Check out Robin’s awesome cover for her FABULOUS book, Bayou Justice. I’ve hyperlinked the book to Amazon so you can preorder your copy NOW!! 😀 Yay, Robin!!!
Journey through Anger continues…
After Karen’s book and blogging about it, I’m still here. Still dealing with my anger…I should probably say “working through” it since dealing with seems to imply stagnation. “Working through” is exactly what I’m doing. Digging deep, wondering what’s at the source. Karen was so right in calling it an “insidious sin.” It eats at the very fabric of our lives, tearing relationships apart, rendering us useless… What I’m unearthing is some kind of ugly. :-DLoaded with self. I realized the other night that I’m desperately seeking Ronie…validation of Ronie. So, I prayed and asked God to help me be completely satisifed with HIS validation–that I’m his daughter, that He has completely accepted me. No matter what else–if anything–I do. …
17th Anniversary
Seventeen years ago I married my best friend. And waddya know?? He hasn’t figured out I got the good end of the deal. LOL Just had to celebrate since the poor guy is having to work ALL DAY and I won’t see him until close to midnight. *sigh* Here’s a couple of photos of me and my hunk from Sunday night when we went out to a movie to celebrate.He’s my hero. My hunk. My prince. My strength (next to God of course). My lover. My best friend. My Brian. *sigh*
WHY??
It’s been a tough month to say the least. Hard financially, hard emotionally, hard heart-wise. One of those times where you just *ache* for a move of God. All the same, I’ve felt God’s presence–felt like He was right there despite all appearances. Let me share two “whoa” moments that happened this last week. 1.) It’s a thursday night. Storms have knocked out power since about 6pm. My hubby heads off to a movie with the girls. I’m at home with the twins–and candlelight. All the while remembering how easily candles can burn a home down. Things that week have been very hard on me. I’m feeling very much abandoned and forgotten (yeah, I know…that’s not true, but it’s how …