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Office Switcheroos

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We've had some pretty major changes at our house recently and I'm loving it! It all started when Ken volunteered to move his office so that we could turn part of our basement into a little apartment for our grandson while he attends college near us. The big day came and our two oldest grandsons and their mama came with muscle power and helped us move furniture. One of Ken's giant bookcases … [Read more...]

Language Bloopers

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I'll be back to blogging next Friday, but until then I'm so pleased to introduce my final guest-blogger of the summer. Jessica Wakefield! As an Australian author, she's sharing about the challenges she's faced writing the dialogue of American characters. And she's giving away a $10 Amazon gift card to one of you! Thanks so much for contributing to our blog, Jessica. -Becky “So? You mean … [Read more...]

Oh, What Fun It is to Visit with Readers & Giveaway

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Last night I had the joy of connecting with readers at a nearby library. I love the opportunity to spend time with those who love books. There is something so special about conversing with those who adore the written word as much as I do. To also interact with those who've read my books and love the characters as much as I do. I didn't get any photos with those who attended -- I always think … [Read more...]

Snapshots of recent life

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First, new covers for an older series... I'm reissuing this three-book series (originally released 2008-2010) and am thrilled that they're getting new covers. Our own Deb Raney's husband Ken (Raney Day Creative), who is a fabulous designer and collaborator, is designing these covers for me. The man has the patience of Job—at least in his emails. Deb might tell another story … [Read more...]

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