This is the ocean view I gazed at on Easter morning, eight years ago. Something caused me to wake in the pre-dawn hours and I grabbed my Bible and nestled on the sofa in our hotel room for my own private worship service. Less than four hours later, I got the call. “I’m sorry, Kellie. It’s your dad,” …
A Blog Hop!
A blog hop is like a giant game of tag to help readers discover authors who are new to them. For this hop, authors are answering 10 questions about what we’re working on now. This week, I’m it. I was tagged by Christa Allen. Visit her blog to see who else she tagged. At the end of this post, I’ll tag …
A Christmas Wish for my Readers
I LOVE CHRISTMAS! There, I’ve said it. No holiday brings me more joy than the celebration of the Savior’s birth. As a child, I grew up in a wintery wonderland not far from Sun Valley, Idaho. Close your eyes a minute and imagine riding on a sleigh pulled by horses over glistening snow. Or, think about a Christmas afternoon spent …
A Special Thanksgiving
The calendar tells me more than a few weeks have passed since I last blogged. I have a good excuse. As many of you know, MOTHER OF PEARL debuted in September and I’ve been on book tour. After our big launch party and events in Idaho, weeks of promotion followed with book signings, a book festival, an art show, guest …
Book Tour DuJour
Shhh…..I’m going to tell you a secret! Publishing a book is every bit as much fun as they say. MOTHER OF PEARL debuted on September 1, and I’ve been riding a whirlwind of events (and fun) over these past couple of weeks. First, we went to Boise, Idaho for our big launch party. The Adelmann Event center (only blocks south …
It’s a Party!
After literally years of hard work and preparation, my debut novel MOTHER OF PEARL releases next week. Finally, the story of my heart will be in the hands of readers across America. Barrie Graeber’s journey will unfold, absolute truths and convictions will be put to the test, and readers will cheer for this brave mother as she recognizes her own …
When the Heart Breaks
I started (and stopped) this blog post several times. You see, I’ve had a bit of a hard week. I lost something I loved very much. And, writing is hard when your eyes keep tearing up. Last Thursday, my 2.7 pound Yorkie slipped into our pool and drowned. My husband found her. We were both devastated. While not on the …
A Race Almost Finished
Despite my earlier blog post about not liking the Olympics, I admit to being captivated by a few late night news stories featuring successful athletes stepping into their moments of glory. Everybody loves winners. Isn’t it fun to watch faces beam with pride as winning contestants take their places on the podiums to accept their medals? But, I also …
Let the Olympic Games Begin (or Not)
Unlike most people, I hate watching the Olympics. When I recently expressed this view at dinner, my friends gasped. How could anyone not like the Olympics? “That’s just plain un-American,” they claimed, with frowns painted across their faces. Let me explain. I’ve never been a person drawn to athletics, preferring to bury my nose in a good book over …
The Glamorous Life of a Novelist
After weeks of writing guest blog posts, filling out interview questionnaires, working with my publicist on promotion materials and ideas, I finally broke down and cleaned house today. You see, I’m normally a tidy person. I don’t care for clutter. Hate walking barefoot across dirty floors. So, it’s quite unusual for me to let my housework go for any length …