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Novelists bound by the pen, sisterhood, & more

My Long Lost Cousin

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Not long ago, I was scrolling through my facebook newsfeed.  There's no possible way that I can keep up with all of my friends' posts, so I tend to zoom through as many as I can for five minutes here and five minutes there.  I came upon this picture: I thought, Cute!  They must be twins.  I happened to read the caption, written by a lady named Kathie.  It read, "I find this such an … [Read more...]

Meet Jill (…and a giveaway!)

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I'm so pleased to introduce my friend, Jill Lynn, to you!  She lives in Colorado, is a mom of two, and recently published her debut novel with Harlequin Love Inspired.  I invited her to share the story of the moment when she received what authors refer to as, "The Call".  The call is that joyous, long-awaited, long-hoped for phone call during which an aspiring author is told that she's finally … [Read more...]

Love Well

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I love love!  Especially the process of falling in love. The romantics among us will agree, there's just something about the intensity of the feelings we experience when we fall in love for the first time. It's exciting! The joy is over the top. The doubt is nerve wracking. The loneliness of separation heart-breaking. The sensations of falling for someone -- who's falling for you at the same -- … [Read more...]

A Writer’s Story

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I'm so pleased to have the opportunity to introduce you to Carol Moncado today!  Carol's such an outgoing, warm, and generous person.  She brings cookies to writer's conferences to share with everyone, makes you feel at home in her presence, and hugs you when it's time to part.  I asked her to visit today and share with you a little about her publishing journey.  Stay tuned for a GIVEAWAY!  More … [Read more...]

Reading Challenge for 2015

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Let's talk reading goals! I admit that I'm a bit of a slacker when it comes to New Year's goals.  I don't choose a word for the year, though I think the idea of doing so is lovely.  And I don't make any resolutions.  If I did they'd probably be along the lines of, 'Don't wear yoga clothes four days a week.'  'Spend less time procrastinating writing and more time actually writing.'  <But … [Read more...]

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