One of my daughters got a book in the mail and squealed with excitement over the new book. Sadly, once she started reading the new squeal-worthy book, it fell into the book graveyard. It had a gorgeous, captivating cover. A catchy title. An interesting blurb. And it promised to be a fun, light read.So why did it die and get buried?After she read the first chapter, I asked her how she liked it. … [Read more...]
A Sale, a Giveaway, & an Extravaganza
Do you enjoy giving books as Christmas gifts? I do. My daughter and husband usually end up with books beneath the tree. My boys are not really book people, so they get computer gear instead. This year, several extended family members will be receiving books as well. I couldn't resist. As much as I enjoy giving books, I am a hard person to buy books for, because I tend to be really picky. My … [Read more...]
Guest blogger–Erica Vetsch
Hey, y'all! D'Ann here. I'm 2 weeks from my book deadline and a week from Christmas/Thanksgiving with all my kids, so meet the lovely Erica Vetsch! (Her books are great, by the way.) “You have to follow your own voice. You have to be yourself when you write. In effect, you have to announce, ‘This is me, this is what I stand for, this is what you get when you read me. I’m doing the best I … [Read more...]
Life in pictures
Do you take a lot of pictures? I do. I save a ton of pictures sent to me too. Aren't we grateful we live in a day and age where we have the ability to snap so many precious moments of life for safekeeping? Think about how much more we might have known about the past if our ancestors could have taken pictures of their lives so readily. So here we go... In no certain order, these are … [Read more...]
Can An Old Dog Learn New Tricks?
My two little granddaughters were here for a visit recently, and I couldn’t help noticing how very different the two of them are. Three-year-old Ayla is not afraid to try new things. When no one was looking, she dashed up to the top of my library ladder like an experienced fireman. She should have been afraid! We have cathedral ceilings in our living room and the bookshelves and ladder go to the … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. Theme SEO Settings … [Read more...]
My Love of the First Snowfall (and a prize pack!)
Can you feel the holiday spirit beginning to sweep across the land? I can! This is the time of year when I love to begin reading Christmas books and watching Christmas movies, so I'm delighted that my friend Jill Kemerer is visiting today and giving away a prize pack that includes her Christmas novel, Thanksgiving dishtowels, and a Thanksgiving notepad and pen set! Welcome, Jill! -Becky I … [Read more...]
New Releases and Giveaway
You know what I enjoy at the end of a day? Coming home to my family after a good day at work. But I also love finding a package with a book waiting for me on the dining room table. In the last couple weeks, my mailbox has been steadily filled with books I am eager to read. Today I wanted to share a few of those books with you in no particular order. You'll see that they span the spectrum of … [Read more...]
For the Love of Moose
Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I hope you were able to catch last month’s guest post by the uber-talented Kristy Cambron who shared about peace—something we can all use more of, and sweet reader friend Joy Tiffany who shared about being a Book Fairy. Both friends kindly offered to share with you while I was in my writing cave finishing up revisions on The Deadly Shallows—Book 3 in my Coastal … [Read more...]
Falling Back; Looking Forward
A few weeks ago I looked at my desk calendar and, mildly alarmed, pleaded, "Slow down, October!" October didn't listen. I was rushing to get my rough draft into decent-enough shape to give to my first reader by November 1st. (I managed it by the 2nd). But I wish the days would slow for another reason, too. This has been such a beautiful autumn, with warm, muted colors: maple reds, … [Read more...]
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