Laughter Lifts the Heart
Several years into it, and this blog still refuses to be categorized. It's eclectic and includes everything from writing posts to snippets from my ordinary life. Welcome to this crazy place. You're bound to find something you like.
"Now, may the Lord of peace give you peace always, in every way."
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Give the Lady a Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 1
The Final Ride
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 2
Ride to the Altar
A Circle Bar Ranch Novel 3
Circle Bar Ranch Coloring Book
A Southern Season: Four Stories from a Front Porch Swing
Skydiving to Love: a Novella
The Cat Lady’s Secret
Writing in Obedience
A Christian Writers Guide
Category Archives: Personal
Writing in Times of Adversity
I’ve seen dozens of posts about whether and how to write during hard times. The answer to “whether” is always yes. Authors see it as an escape, a balm during times of trouble. I have friends who continued writing and … Continue reading
A Different Type of Cover Reveal
2019 is not going as planned. This year, my sweet Billy was supposed to retire, then we were supposed to sell our house here in east Texas and move closer to home in central Texas. By now, we were supposed … Continue reading
Posted in Personal
Tagged breast cancer, cancer, cancer testing, cancer treatment, drug therapy, mammogram, radiation therapy
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Books, BookBub, and Begging
With Thanksgiving weekend coming up, I have a divided mind. Divided three ways, in fact. Thanksgiving itself, including all the people and things I’m thankful for and all the rigamarole that goes along with planning, cooking, and traveling at this … Continue reading
Adventures at the 2018 Blueberry Festival
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
Posted in Personal
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Off Topic: The Other Side of the Opioid Conflict
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
Posted in Personal
Tagged acetomenophen, Crohn's Disease, hyper-active immune diseases, opioids, pain management, Tramadol, Tylenol, Ulcerative Colitis
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Road Trip!
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
Undercover Boss Christmas
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
Posted in Devotional, Personal
Tagged Christmas, John Fuller, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, transformation, Undercover Boss
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Southern Writers Magazine Christmas Catalog!
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!
Posted in Misc., Personal, Promotion/Publicity/Marketing
Tagged 2017 Christmas, Southern Writers Magazine, SWM Catalog
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