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The Precipice of 2024

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I’ve always been a lists and goals girl. My excitement in every “new” start, whether the beginning of summer, a new school year, or a new calendar year, is the movement toward my goals for those segments of time.  So a few days ago, as I stood on the precipice of 2024 looking ahead, it was a bit unnerving to me to realize that I had no goals for the new year. None.  Oh, I have … [Read more...]

Happy New Year! (So how late did YOU stay up?)

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Happy New Year, friends!  Are you one of those who always stays up after midnight to usher in the New Year? Joe and I actually did this year, but not by design! LOL We just started visiting with all the Alexander clan (lots of extended family came into town), and we had such fun visiting and catching up with everyone that we didn't leave until close to midnight (but were still home just … [Read more...]

Celebrating a special anniversary!

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30 years ago on New Year's Day 1994, I sat down to begin writing my first novel. I'd known I wanted to write a book since I was 11 years old, but it took me 27 years to actually start writing. I'm showing my age to tell you that after writing my prologue out by hand in red felt tip pen on a steno pad, I carefully transferred my words to paper on my electric typewriter!  When I was still … [Read more...]

What’s your dream for 2024 + Giveaway

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Just a few days ago we were in Nebraska with my family for a quick Christmas trip that was extended a day thanks to the White Christmas we all wanted. That White Christmas shut down the interstate around us and got us an extra day of game playing and fun with cousins. One of the conversations we had several times is that we know we are blessed. Our family enjoys spending time together, and I know … [Read more...]

It’s That Time of Year

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Hi friends and happy Wednesday! I don’t know about you, but I can’t believe Christmas is over. It went so fast. Like a flash. Isn’t it funny how time can do that? It can feel like it’s speeding up or slowing down. Things feel slow as molasses when we’re in the waiting room. And, other times, it feels like we blink, and the day is over. Not just the day, but the year. I’m still trying to wrap my … [Read more...]

Happy Boxing Day!

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Today is Boxing Day, a holiday you may or may not be familiar with, depending on where you live. Boxing Day is celebrated on December 26th in Great Britain and in closely-connected countries like Australia, New Zealand, Canada, etc. In Great Britain, Boxing Day is also St. Stephen’s Day, a day to commemorate the first Christian martyr. The name “Boxing Day” comes from the tradition of … [Read more...]

Wishing you a merry, blessed Christmas!

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Because it's Christmas today, I'll keep this short, but just wanted to let you know how very much we appreciate those who read and comment on our blog! Writing is sometimes a solitary pursuit and especially for those of us who are extroverts, we cherish the times we get to interact with our readers! So, from our house to yours, we pray that you have a beautiful and blessed Christmas with … [Read more...]

A Christmas for the Books

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On December 8th, I participated in a FABULOUS Christmas event for readers and writers. It was planned and hosted by my local Dallas/Ft. Worth friend Jenny Snow (who has a YouTube channel and podcast called The Book Club Life). Her vision? An evening that would feel like a festive indulgence to all who attended. She 100% succeeded! The authors who took part . . . . In my opinion, the … [Read more...]

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