My favorite time of the year is here! Not just giveaway time, but autumn makes me happy. The colors, the chilly mornings, and roasting marshmallows over a fire are still some of the best things all year long. Another thing that makes me happy this month is my third book in The Bomb Squad series, […]
The many milestones of writing a book can be exciting. One huge milestone is the cover. When this design came to me from my publisher, Elk Lake Publishing, I was thrilled! I love the bright color scheme and the sea turtle fits perfectly with the storyline. Book 3 of The Bomb Squad series, Seaside SOS,
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Wow! It’s September and an exciting month for me as an author. This month is the book birthday for the first two books in my middle grade series for The Bomb Squad. Book three, Seaside SOS, will release soon. Wouldn’t it be cool if it released this month? The publisher hasn’t let me know yet
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My first memories of our local library are filled with amazement. I remember wanting to touch EVERY book. I followed behind my mom with my hand running over the books on the shelves. When she would pause to look at a book, I’d see how high I could reach. The smell of the books, the
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The new year rang in quietly for my husband and me this time. Home with Indy and no one else. Bill and I played Yahtzee and drank sparkling grape juice. It was different but nice. 2024 promises to be a year of decision for me. My prayers are filled with questions about what God would
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It doesn’t look like Southern Indiana will receive any snow this year for Christmas. I know it doesn’t take snow to make a wonderful holiday yet we always hope for some by the big day. What does make a great day? Winning a $100! You could definitely buys some gifts or treat yourself as you’re
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This time of the year remains my favorite for many reasons. Cooler temperatures after a hot summer, better food, family events that don’t require sunscreen, and fuzzy socks are all things that make me smile! While it means more work for me to prepare for upcoming gatherings, I love fall and the promise of the
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Summer hasn’t been bad here in Southern Indiana. We’ve had some hot days, but nothing like what other parts of the country has experienced. It’s been a good summer in many ways. Camping, swimming, visiting with friends are all fun times! The problem has been the challenge to write since the end of March, and
May has blasted into Southern Indiana like a car wash dryer. Ever been in one of those when it blasted your car dry at the end of the conveyer? We live on the top of a hill and the wind swoops up the valley and whips my decorative flags like a hurricane. As long as
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Like so many people I know, I resist change. This year I wanted to challenge myself to “Do the New” in my life. I plan to step into full-time writing mode and have resigned from my job. It was a difficult decision. I didn’t leave because I was unhappy or dissatisfied but because of the
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