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Today, I have a fun surprise that I’d like to share with you. I’ve teamed up with over 100 fantastic contemporary romance authors to give away a huge collection of novels, 20 bookstore gift cards, PLUS a Kindle Fire or Nook Tablet to the Grand Prize winner! You can win my novel MOTHER OF PEARL, plus books from authors you …
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,” …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Today hits the eight-week mark prior to when my debut novel, MOTHER OF PEARL, lands on store bookshelves. After months of writing the manuscript, negotiating the contract, edits, cover design, promo videos, website building, blogging . . . now the real work starts. The M word. MARKETING. Thank goodness I have one of the best publicists in the business …
I’m ticked off! Something deep inside my spirit wants people to obey the golden rule of fairness. Like many, this morning I watched Ann Curry’s announcement that NBC was moving her into “another position.” My heart quivered as this beautiful, smart and dedicated news anchor fell into tears and apologized on air for letting viewers down. What gives? The …
Ever wake from a deep slumber with a start, and think . . . What in the world was I just dreaming? Happened to me just this morning. I transitioned into morning reality knowing full well I’d just been sitting with Aunt Bea from the ANDY GRIFFITH SHOW, a sitcom popular in my childhood and still shown on TV …
I’m often asked where I find good books. So, I thought I’d share my favorite venues. SHE READS This on-line book club, started and run by Marybeth Whalen and Ariel Lawhon, often promotes debut novelists who are not receiving the attention they deserve. Readers who join She Reads receive a number of benefits, including: Connection with other readers on the She Reads blog and …