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Dressing for the 4th of July (Plus a Giveaway!)

July 2, 2020 By Karen Witemeyer

Nothing puts me in a patriotic frame of mind more than seeing bunting proudly displayed on homes and businesses. In fact, last year when I traveled to Honey Grove, TX for the book launch of More Than Words Can Say, I saw this house. Not only was this a gorgeous Victorian-era home restored to its former glory, but it was a patriotic home as well. It was only the middle of June, but they … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Reading Tagged With: giveaway, More Than Words Can Say, Patriotic Bunting, Patriotic dressing

Win a Book for a Friend

July 18, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Reading is usually a solitary endeavor. However, there is something special about sharing the experience with a friend. Being able to talk about favorite characters, debating plot twists, crying together over the sad moments, and celebrating the triumphs is a rare joy. As wonderful as books are for individuals, they can be even better when shared. That is why I wanted to try something a little … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Friendship, Reading Tagged With: More Than Words Can Say, Reading with Friends

Happy 4th of July!

July 4, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Second only to fireworks and flags, the things I most associate with the 4th of July holiday are cookouts and family. Burgers and dogs on the grill, homemade ice cream, cookies, apple pie. And biscuits. Honey-glazed biscuits, to be precise. Biscuits? That's not an item usually found at the family cookout. Perhaps not, but if a 19th century baker was given the opportunity to sponsor a 4th of … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Family, Reading, Recipes Tagged With: 4th of July, giveaway, Honey Glazed Biscuits, More Than Words Can Say

The Strength of a Small Town

June 20, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

Honey Grove, TX boasts a population of a little over 1600 people. What they lack in numbers, however, they more than make up for in community spirit. This became abundantly clear to me this past Saturday when they graciously hosted me for my official book launch of More Than Words Can Say. Honey Grove is the setting for Zach and Abby's story in More Than Words Can Say, and after finding a … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Writing Tagged With: Book Launch, Honey Grove, More Than Words Can Say

Book Launch in my Book’s Setting

June 6, 2019 By Karen Witemeyer

This is release week! Hooray! Zach and Abigail's story is finally out in the wide world! Abigail Kemp needs a man's name on the deed to save her bakery. Zacharias Hamilton is finally free of his responsibilities as head of the Hamilton clan now that his adoptive siblings are wed, and he wants nothing more than to be left alone to focus on his own dreams for once. Yet the same reluctant drive … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Reading, Writing Tagged With: Book Launch, Honey Grove, More Than Words Can Say

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