Category Archives: Personal

My mess and welcome to it!

Blog Tour, Day 6: Another Two-Fer!

Posted on July 23, 2018 by

Today, I’m visiting with authors Sarah Ruut and Naomi Musch, both of whom conducted terrific interviews. Sarah asked what was the craziest thing I ever did—there are so many, I had a hard time choosing, so I kept it writing-related. … Continue reading →

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Adventures at the 2018 Blueberry Festival

Posted on June 11, 2018 by

Something happened this year that really opened my eyes to the value of fans. For the past several years, my little “Canopy Bookstore” has had the same location at the festival, close to the heart of the main drag. This … Continue reading →

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Off Topic: The Other Side of the Opioid Conflict

Posted on April 16, 2018 by

I’ve spent the past week or so with my mother, who has, among other ailments, degenerative osteo arthritis and ulcerative colitis, a hyper-active immune system disease similar to the Crohns that has plagued me over the years. I’ve watched her … Continue reading →

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Road Trip!

Posted on March 21, 2018 by

I think I have everything ready for the Galveston Book Festival: Books, inventoried and boxed Price list Ebook cards, inventoried, priced, and prepped Cash to make change and Square for credit cards Table cloth and decorations Jar of giveaway candy … Continue reading →

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O Holy Night

Posted on December 25, 2017 by

  Merry Christmas, everyone!

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Undercover Boss Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2017 by

The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf I’d never heard of this company before I watched the episode featuring its CEO, John Fuller. Actually, I’d never watched Undercover Boss before, so both were new to me. Of course, anyone who knows me understands … Continue reading →

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Southern Writers Magazine Christmas Catalog!

Posted on December 11, 2017 by

Still shopping for Christmas presents? Haven’t even started? Here are some ideas for you, from the best of Southern authors! Be sure to look for mine!

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Major Goof. Major.

Posted on October 25, 2017 by

I get a lot of fodder for this blog from mistakes I see—author errors, newbie blunders, whatever—and believe me, I’m not immune to my own criticism. If you’ve read much at all here, you know I have several “do as … Continue reading →

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Of Story-telling, Beth Moore, and El Elyon

Posted on March 22, 2017 by

Earlier this year, when I was between studies, I asked the Lord to lead me to a new one. Well, He led me to three—which makes me thankful I wake up around four in the morning, or I’d never be … Continue reading →

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Taxes! Bah Humbug!

Posted on February 15, 2017 by

It’s time. Our appointment is next Monday, and I’m scrambling like a madwoman to figure out income and deductibles from my writing/editing/speaking business. And while I pop Tylenol regularly and wear my pencils to nubs, I fuss at myself. This … Continue reading →

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