I believe I like this portrait the best out of the twenty-or-so taken. I was given ten portraits with releases to use on my website and on the back of my book. Just one more thing checked off my author to-do list.
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Aunt Nola Patrick
Yesterday, December 27, 2019, I attended my Aunt Nola Patrick’s funeral at Cole Funeral Home in Chelsea, Michigan. It was a sad day for me as I recalled many aspects of her personality that are gone with her passing. I loved my Aunt Nola. She was a kind, giving soul. She was one of my […]
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So today, I started creating a website on WordPress.com. Man is this hard. I paid $48 for someone to call and walk me through creating it for forty-five minutes. I still have questions. I’ve created websites for personal and business use before, but man this is tough. Does anyone have a good grasp on WordPress […]
Continue readingThe Christmas Ranch (2019) — A Book Spotlight — The Christian Fiction Girl
Happy Release Day to Melinda Dozier! About the Book Book: The Christmas Ranch Author: Melinda Dozier Publish: Anaiah Press Release Date: December 13, 2019 Megan Palmer, a TV journalist for True Faith Network, is assigned to report on Flying B Ranch, which is known for its Christmas lights and tree farm. She assumes it will […]
Continue readingRosanne Bittner — A Gift of Books
Today was the holiday party for Mid-Michigan Romance Writers of America at Schuler’s Restaurant in Marshall Michigan. We had a good time with games, food and a gift exchange. While I waited for the festivities to begin, long-time member Rosanne Bittner came over to me and set down three books beside me. I had asked […]
Continue readingThe Taming of Ryder Cavanaugh by Stephanie Laurens book review
A spicy romance laced with mystery. From the moment the family heirloom necklace touches her, Mary Cynster is in for the ride of her life as she is pursued tirelessly by Lord Ryder Cavanaugh until, finally, she gives in and agrees to marry him. Once their marriage is complete Mary and Ryder must face a […]
Continue readingWill You Ever Change by Aurelie Valognes book review
Will You Ever Change? by Aurelie Valognes is a slice of life vignette of several couples in the same family who struggle with their relationships.
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Writing Contests: the Key to My Creativity?
I was just perusing Facebook this morning when I came upon a share from another writer friend about a contest to win a mentor. The thought of having a mentor–someone who will read my work, tell me what to change and what is strong–sounds wonderful. I want to enter this contest. I just have to […]
Continue readingWriting Very Little
So I’m more focused on creating art than I am at writing (and editing my work) right now. Maybe I need to focus on short stories in order to attempt to sell something, but then what if that goes south too? Will I give up on that? No. I may take a long break from […]
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Oil Pastel Painting
It is 2:03 a.m. I am up early. Went to bed around 6:45 p.m. and now am wide awake. I lie in bed thinking about oil pastel painting until the desire rose so much in me that I needed to get up, retrieve my oil pastels from the front room downstairs and paint. I decided […]
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