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Focus on the Family Launches Fiction Titles

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Seeing my book pictured alongside Angie's and Chris's books makes me smile big time. But to know they'll all release together on November 7 as part of a new fiction launch with Focus on the Family/Tyndale is especially exciting. The following was recently featured in Publisher's Weekly... "Focus on the Family has announced that it will publish fiction for the first time under the Focus … [Read more...]

Big Friendships & Tiny Little Doughnuts

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I always love it when Deb (Raney), a dear friend and my writing critique partner for 20+ years and counting, comes to visit, especially when she brings Ken! It was a quick visit—not even 24 hours but we packed in a lot of fun. Friday night our kids joined us for a simple taco dinner (including Joe's delicious guacamole), then we played Blockbuster, a game where you compete to discover who knows … [Read more...]

Quick! Let’s play a game!

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Happy Tuesday all! It's time to play, "What are the last four items you've ordered on Amazon—and would you recommend them?" Disclaimer: If you've recently ordered something that's either really personal or simply not appropriate to share publicly, then you REALLY HAVE to share it! It's the game, after all! ; ) Okay, I'll go first. And I'll admit up front that there's a strikingly … [Read more...]

Leo Mondays

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Angie shared a fun post yesterday about finishing yet another book (congrats again, Angie), and while I'm not finished with my next one yet, I'm pressing toward that goal. Except for Monday afternoons, which is Leo/GramTam time. And I treasure every minute! Here are some glimpses from yesterday, followed by a question I'd welcome your input on. Yesterday, Leo fought me a little on sleep... … [Read more...]

WOW Book Club from Morris, AL is (was) in the house!

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Last week, I had the absolute JOY of meeting with the WOW (Women of the Word) Book Club from Enon Baptist in Morris, Alabama on location at Carnton in Franklin, which is the setting of all my Carnton novels. Barbara Wiginton, their fearless and fabulous leader, reached out and asked if I could meet them for a brief visit after they toured Carnton, and I'm thrilled that our schedules … [Read more...]

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