Monday Morning Gratitudes

shade from leafed-out trees
the love shining in a pet's eyes
piano music
hearing a really good sax player
soft blankets
favorite rocks
scenery
security felt from the clasp of a strong hand
a child's hand holding mine in perfect trust
a child's perfect faith

Blessings!

Sunday Morning Peace

Mother's Day is coming up, thus . . .

Women are meant to be loved, not understood.--Oscar Wilde

God could not be everywhere, therefore, he made mothers. --Jewish proverb

God sends children for another purpose than merely to keep up the race:

*To enlarge our hearts and make us unselfish and full of kindly affections and sympathies.

* to give our souls higher aims.

* to call out all our faculties to extended enterprises and exertion

* to bring round our firesides bright faces, happy smiles, and loving tender hearts.

My  soul blesses the great Father everyday that he has gladdened the earth with little children.

--Mary Howitt, Engish author

Blessings!

For the Stressed Out Writer . . .

Okay, so ANY woman can enjoy these. Just remember to take some time out for yourself. Even five minutes sometimes does the trick for me.

* When you get home from work (or running errands or acting as a chaffeur for everyone) take fifteen minutes for yourself. If your children are young, settle them into an activity that will keep them occupied. Other than that inform everyone you're NOT to be disturbed!

Lie flat on the floor (or your preference of position. Relax each portion of your body. (and enjoy the nap!)

* Try open-eye meditation. Gaze at a pleasant picture, a candle, a scene outside a window. Keep your mind focused on it and/or pleasantness.

* Try a home spa! Turn your favorite music on and light a candle. Scent your water or use scented shower soaps/creams. A hot tub, whirlpool tub, even a hot/warm shower can do lots to relax tense muscles.

* Other times: go for a stroll after dinner. Take a class you've always wanted to learn about. Play a game with your family. Let yourself enjoy a craft.

* Even if you can't live your dreams all the time, enjoy what you do have. You may not live in a mansion, but take pleasure in those new pots and pans. Enjoy the hummingbird that persists in showing up outside your window every morning. Or go chase some fireflies in the evening or the butterflies in the morning. Thank God you're alive!

Blessings

Cynthia Simmons is visiting today

Good morning, Cynthia. Tell us a little about your study.

This Bible study is based on the stories in Struggles and Triumphs: Women in History Who Overcame. For instance, Henry VIII of England disliked that fact that his wife, Kateryn, chose to advise him to continue reforming the Church of England. In the study guide I guide the student through passages on submission and compare Kateryn’s activity with Biblical examples.

Why did you select the women you did?

I related to each of them in a special way. For instance, Princess Alice was the Florence Nightingale of the German province of Hesse. My background is nursing so her work fascinated me.

　
Which woman do you most relate to and why?

In addition to Princess Alice, I liked Katie Luther. She raised a very large family and managed a busy household. Also I felt camaraderie with Susannah Spurgeon. She often sat with her husband while he prepared sermons. My husband is an elder and I often assist while he prepares material to present.

　
Which woman do you most admire?

I admire Katie Luther’s abilities. She managed her husband’s affairs so well that she made him wealthy.

　
What do you hope your readers will take away from your study?

I hope they’ll be encouraged by the ladies who walked by faith, and gain a deeper understanding of the Word.

　
What are you working on now?

I’m finishing a historical fiction novel on banking during the Civil War.


A bit about her book:

What’s wrong with our world? Shouldn’t a God who claims to be all powerful and flawless prevent suffering? How can we continue to believe when storms rage on in our lives? If you’ve ever had tough questions like these Struggles and Triumphs Study Guide is the book for you. Author Cynthia L. Simmons will guide you toward answers with her unique and enlightening approach. Her twelve-week Bible study for ladies comes from stories of real women as told in Struggles and Triumphs: Women in History Who Overcame. As you study, you’ll come to understand God’s perspective on timeless issues that impact your life. The carefully chosen Scriptures combined with interesting historical information will challenge and encourage you.

Watch the trailer at: http://youtu.be/HOP9HY7xTXU


　
Cynthia's bio:
Cynthia L Simmons and her husband, Ray, have five children and reside in Atlanta. She has taught for over twenty years as a homeschool mother and Bible teacher. Active in Christian Authors Guild (CAG), she conducts writing workshops and has served as president, vice president, and conference director. In December 2009 the membership granted her Life Time Membership for her numerous contributions to writers. “Cindy” is fond of history and writes both historical fiction and nonfiction. Her writing appeared in CAG publications, NATHHAN NEWS, Chattanooga Regional Historical Magazine, Georgia Right to Life Newsletter, Chattanooga Times Free Press, Catholic Exchange, and Christian Devotions.us. Her first book, Struggles and Triumphs, came out in 2008. While promoting her book, she had interviews on radio and TV across the nation and was nominated for 2008 Georgia Author of the year. She also conducts monthly podcasts called CAG Spotlight in which she interviews authors and VIPs in the writing industry. At present she is completing a twelve week Bible study using the stories in Struggles and Triumphs.


Contact Information:
clsimm@comcast.net

www.clsimmons.com

http://blog.clsimmons.com

Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=736362461

Thank you for being here, Cynthia.
Blessings

Monday Morning Gratitudes

Checking items off a "to-do" list
hot showers
sunshine
smooth writing pens
yellow paper
taking pictures
crisp apples
fresh fruit
stir fry food
a good steak


Blessings

Sunday Morning Peace

The writer who sits at her desk with an empty piece of paper staring back is like the explorer who stands at the edge of a new continent.

--James Michener

Blessings!



To See The Sun

written by Peggy Blann Phifer

Desert faith series

Back Cover:
Pregnant and widowed hadn't been part of her "happily ever after" dream. And now, someone was trying to kill her...

Erin Macintyre never expected to be a widow and a new mother in the same year, any more than she expected mysterious notes, threatening phone calls, and a strange homeless man who seemed to know all about her. The thought of raising a child without a father is daunting enough--worse when you hav
e no idea who might want to harm you. Put an old flame into the mix, and her life begins a tailspin into a world she never knew existed.

When P.I. Clay Buchanan stumbles upon Erin at her husband's gravesite, he is totally unprepared for her advanced pregnancy. Her venomous reaction at seeing him, however, is predictable. But Clay can't let her distrust, or his guilt, get in the way--not when he has evidence that proves Erin's life is in danger. With few options left, Erin begrudgingly accepts Clay's help...and it just might be her undoing.

About the author:
Peggy Blann Phifer is a retired executive assistant after working twenty-one years in Corporate America. She resides with her husband of almost twenty-five years in Clark county, Nevada. Peg is also an avid reader who has been known to panic if she doesnt have a book to read. She enjoys handcrafts of all kinds and her home shows off some of her work. To See the Sun is Peg's debut to the world of fiction writing.

My take:
I found this story intriging from the first chapter. It's hard to find a book that can grab my attention so quickly and keep it all the way to the end. But Peggy Blann Phifer has done it in this suspenceful tale. I found myself promising to put the book down after the next chapter and then I'd read three more chapters before finally putting it down. Peggy has the ability to pull you into the story. At times I forgot I was reading a story and felt instead that I was watching a real life movie.

I love the depth that Peggy has brought to her "cast" of characters. Amongst my favorites is the heroine Erin. She is a spunky girl who has lost everyone she loves except her unborn child and her father-in-law who showers her with unconditional love. Not only does she have to worry about the threats to her life but she has to face the reappearance of an old friend who ran away on her wedding day snd hasn't spoken to her since. Struggling with the rejection of his departure eight years ago Erin has to put her safety and the safety of her baby in his hands. The genuine struggles and fears she faces breaks your heart. One of my other favorite's is her bubbly friend, Maggy, who plays an important role in her forgiveness toward Clay. Clay and Maggy plot against Erin to figure out the best way to keep her safe even though she doesn't even want to look at Clay let alone trust him.

But at the top of my list has to be Doug Macintyre, Erins father-in-law and his Scottish accent that he turns up when he is trying to soothe and calm Erin down.

I could never have guessed the outcome of this story. But I can tell you that you will love this thrilling tale of love and forgiveness and mystery. I recommend this book to everyone who loves to curl up with a well written novel. It bears my seal of approval.


Blessings!

Welcome, Jennette Levellie!

It's so wonderful to have Jen on my blog this week. She is a talented author as well as a sweet friend.

Tell us about your latest release. The cover looks fantastic!

Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top is a humorous inspirational book of stories highlighting God’s bottomless heart. It is sprinkled throughout with whimsical drawings by my animator son, Ron.


Oh, I can't wait to read it. What was the hardest part to write?

The proposal. I used to have a thick head of hair before I started writing book proposals. Actually, the Two Scoops and a Sprinkle at the end of each chapter, where I get serious and attempt to impart some wisdom on top of the chuckles was sometimes a challenge. I did a ton of praying when I wrote those, because I lack wisdom.


Don't we all! We all have choices of items that help us write. What’s yours? Can you give the readers a glimpse into your writing space? What’s your favorite writing reference tool?

My office is a converted bedroom, with blue walls—not my choice, but I’d rather spend my time writing than painting. I added a Thomas Kinkade lookalike border, with a quiet river scene. I have a lovely watercolor in soft, cool hues hanging above my desk, which I gaze at when needing inspiration. My favorite reference tools are the Bible—full of encouragement and correction—and a wonderfully fat book, The Synonym Finder by Rodale.


If you had to choose one person to go with you for encouragement to a secluded cabin, who would that be?

Jesus, or Cecil Murphey. Oh, you said one. Jesus.


Good choice. What are you working on now?

Apart from marketing my book, I am working on a message for a Caregivers Expo at our local hospital. I am the keynote speaker, and when the director called to ask what my topic was, I hadn’t the heart to tell her I’d not started work on it yet. I blurted, “Two Scoops of Grace with Chuckles on Top—the theme of my book!” I will be talking about extending grace to yourself, giving grace to others, and laughing more. I can speak on any topic, whether I know anything about it or not!

I’m also working on an article for Chicken Soup for the Soul, Motivational Stories for Writers.


I haven't had the opportunity to hear you speak, but I'd love to. lol What is one of the happiest moments of your life or an accomplishment that you’re especially proud of?

I am pleased that I’ve stayed married to the same man for 36 years. I have not murdered him, nor he me. Considering that we are complete opposites and have to pray fervently to understand each other, that is a major accomplishment. I think we both deserve trophies, or at least chocolate, and we can’t even agree on that—he likes milk, I love dark. But we are best friends, and love to make each other laugh.


You make me smile. I love my sweet husband (did I say sweet? hmmph! sometimes!) How do you choose names for your characters? Do you do a lot of research on them?

I write creative non-fiction, but I change most of the names of my characters. Since my husband is a pastor, I have to be careful I don’t start a riot by using real names for some of the stinkers I write about. I look through a baby name book until I find unfamiliar names, who can’t be attributed to anyone I’ve ever known.


Ooooo. That might be fun--for you. :) Can you tell us some of your favorite books or characters that you cherish?

The Bible, Anne of Green Gables, What the Bayou Saw by Patti Lacy, Writers on Writing edited by James Watkins, Unleash the Writer Within by Cecil Murphey, everything by Jan Karon, Tosca Lee, and James Rubart.


Some choices I love too. Any fun things about yourself that the readers might enjoy knowing?

I am a servant to four children in fur suits—some people call them cats. I speak baby talk to them and let them in and out of the house on demand—theirs. I love old black and white movies that make me believe in the goodness of man, and I have a thing about colors. Any item with mucho colors—a set of pens, a bookmark, a bedspread—delights me. I get excited over tiny things like a new flavor of ice cream or finding a quarter on the ground. I love to give presents, and am never happier than when I can give you a gift or ten. I love to laugh, and sometimes laugh too loud. I like candy, especially fruit flavored anything and dark chocolate. Oh, I already said that. It must be serious.


I think I like you, Jen. Is there one piece of advice that’s been especially valuable to you?

Yes. Keep it Simple. We clutter up our lives with things, methods, and ugly relationships that suck the life from us. When we follow Jesus, we see how simple He made things, how He focused on only one thing at a time. Listening to Him will set us free from the clutter that steals our joy.


Please share information where readers can check out and buy your books:
http://www.amazon.com/Two-Scoops-Grace-Chuckles-Volume/dp/0983319618/ref=sr_1_2?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1332286157&sr=1-2

or http://lighthousepublishingofthecarolinas.com/books/1449

 I also have two contests in conjunction with my book release, one for ten free downloads of the book and another for a $100 gift card. You can find both on my site,
www.jeanettelevellie.com

Thank you so much for having me here today, Carole! I appreciate you.

I've so enjoyed having you. Thanks so much for visiting.
Readers, make sure you check out her TWO contests at her blog site!


Blessings!
　

Monday Morning Gratitudes

fresh smelling clothes
the joy of knowing I'm God's child
the privilege of sharing in the wonders of this world that God created
chortles from a baby
good tires
sandwiches my hubby prepares
wild mushrooms
calendars!
doctors who take time to talk to you and listen
thank yous from authors

Blessings!

Sunday Morning Peace

Later in life, when I'm either old and feeble minded

or gone to be with the Lord,

I hope these words will touch the lives of my chidlren

and remind them

of who I was and who God was in me.

--Alyice Edrich



Review of The Sound of Red Returning

Written by Sue Duffy

Back Cover:
It's been fifteen years since famed pianist Liesl Bower saw her beloved Hrvard mentor gunned down, since the CIA disclosed his double life as a Russian spy. She was interrogated and released, with no incriminating evidence against her. But now, something has happened to set Russian and CIA agents on her heels. New intelligence suggests that Liesl possesses a coded message critical to a resurgence of Soviet power.

As global tensions mount, the Russians are in a frenzy to find the codee before the Americans. Standing in their way, though, is the young pianist fromt he tidal creeks and sescret-shrouded lanes of Charleston, South Carolina. As Liesl outruns the tip of the Russian spear, she must reckon with the wounds of her past, the love of a man she never thought could be hers, and the prevailing power of God.

In the final hour, on a world stage, Liesl must deliver a message of her own.

My Take:

Combine the romantic intrigue of Russian and American spies, the beauty of piano music, a lovely and withdrawn young woman, and men of varying importance, and you have a captivating book you can't put down!

Ava Mullens, FBI agent and Liesl's protector, Max Morozov, fellow musican, a close friend, and a Israelee who endured his own father-son problems for years, Ben Hafner, assistant to the United States president for domestic policy, all play an important part of the story structure.

Though Liesl is from South Carolina, Duffy gives us a glimpse into other portions of the world. Islands near Italy, Washington D.C. and Moscow enter into the story picture in small mentions, but important tidbits that flavor the settings of the novel. Spies are galore! Nowhere the protagonists run can they escape from them. The plot is an intriguing mix of suspense and romance with the latter progressing in an undercurrent type of development.

Liesl, a professional pianist who performs for both homeland and international dignitaries, is haunted by past memories. A faulty father who abandons her, a mother who dies before her time, a favorite aunt killed unexpectedly, and a grandmother who loses her memory all help to leave Liesl lonely and emotionally damaged. When she's unwittingly caught in a spy net, she must run for her life. She is the key to multi-countries searches, and her music plays a part--but what?

Enter Cade and his grandfather, Ian. Cade, an unemployed journalist, rents the basement apartment of Liesl's grandmother's deserted home. After his grandfather arrives for a visit, they're drawn into the plot when FBI agents show up to search the house for the missing music. It doesn't take long for Cade and Liesl to fall into a reluctant relationship. But the more they're thrown together, the closer they grow.

As the ante is upped, it all dovetails into a riveting tale with a couple of surprises--that's always a pleasure--with a satisfying ending. It's a novel well worth investing your money and time to read. I recommend it highly.

Blessings!

Monday Morning Gratitudes

wisdom from the mouth of babes
the fact of the resurrection!
the purity and beauty of lilies
the awesomeness of God's omniscience
the words, I love you
a sincere apology
forgiveness
walks in a cool forest
an unexpected discovery
newly constructed homes

Blessings

Sunday Morning Peace

He is Risen.

Indeed!

Blessings



Easter Quotes That Inspire Me

The resurrection gives my life meaning and direction and the opportunity to start over no matter what my circumstances. ~Robert Flatt


Easter says you can put truth in a grave, but it won't stay there. ~Clarence W. Hall


It is the hour to rend thy chains,
The blossom time of souls. ~Katherine Lee Bates


The joyful news that He is risen does not change the contemporary world. Still before us lie work, discipline, sacrifice. But the fact of Easter gives us the spiritual power to do the work, accept the discipline, and make the sacrifice. ~Henry Knox Sherrill

But from this earth, this grave, this dust,
My God shall raise me up, I trust. ~Walter Raleigh


We live and die; Christ died and lived! ~John Stott



Tomb, thou shalt not hold Him longer;
Death is strong, but Life is stronger;
Stronger than the dark, the light;
Stronger than the wrong, the right...
~Phillips Brooks, "An Easter Carol"


Let every man and woman count himself immortal. Let him catch the revelation of Jesus in his resurrection. Let him say not merely, "Christ is risen," but "I shall rise." ~Phillips Brooks

Wonderful blessings!

I'm Excited to Have Amy Deardon . . .

on my blog this week! A warm welcome, Amy.

Readers, she's giving away a book of your choice: either "A Lever Long Enough" or "The Story Template." At the bottom of this interview are the rules for entering this contest. PLUS she has a free offer to everyone. Check it out to see how you can receive it.

Now on to the interview:

How long have you known that you were a writer? Did you receive a clear “call?” Or have you just loved writing all your life?

Hi Carole. Thanks for letting me visit!

Well, I’ve loved READING my whole life. I remember during the summer vacation before ninth grade, we had to list and summarize all the books we read. My teacher was incredulous on the first day of school when I handed in a list of about 75, and quizzed me to make sure I’d really done the work.

I wrote a column for my college newspaper (circ. 25,000), and scientific articles (under a different name) because this was part of my job as a student and then scientist. Once I quit work to stay home with little children, I decided to write a novel. Fiction was different and more challenging than nonfiction, but I kept practicing and eventually became (I hope) reasonably skilled.

What is the genre you write in? Would you explain what it is?

My novel, A Lever Long Enough, would be categorized as speculative fiction. Spec fiction describes either alternative world-type stories like Tolkien’s Lord of the Rings or Rowling’s Harry Potter series, or else a normal world with one element skewed like Dekker’s Blink or Dickinson’s A Shortcut in Time (a quiet but excellent novel). However, I really like to think of Lever as an adventure story with a time machine thrown in.

How do you spend your writing days? Do you set goals to reach a certain number of words per day? Can you give us a general idea of how long it takes you to write a novel?

I’m lucky enough to be a SAHM (stay at home mom), so have reasonable control over my day schedule. Writing a big project like a book is difficult to hook into, but once started becomes obsessive. I absolutely must keep a daily log of words written to stay on track. I have a daily quota that adds to 5000 to 7000 words per week – I’ve found if I go higher I usually end up writing garbage, although when I’m in the groove it can work. Sometimes I go lower, especially if I’ve just started a project, but don’t do less than about 2000 words per week (even if it’s just blog posts and correspondence).

Fiction is definitely tougher to write than nonfiction, and my first novel took several years on and off. Much of this time I spent practicing new techniques for writing fiction. I also ended up throwing out the equivalent of four full drafts, even though these sections were reasonably written, because the story wasn’t working. (This is why I took a detour after Lever to understand story structure as I write about in Template). After my first draft I had to learn to edit, and cut my story to its current slim length of about 90,000 words.

My current novel is going much faster; I’m clipping along and hope to finish by the end of the year. I started this about January. The research, though, is daunting.

You recently had a book published. Would you take this time to describe it to us? How and where can readers buy your books?

I have published two books so far, and plan to publish another one as an e-book in a few weeks.

A Lever Long Enough is about a small military team that travels back in time to film the theft of Jesus’ body from the tomb. Through secret fusion experiments begun twenty-five years ago in the first decade of the 21st century, the Israeli military has developed a prototypic time machine. When believers in Yeshua (Jesus) create a politically explosive situation, the Israelis must send a team of four elite soldiers back to film the theft of Jesus’ body from the tomb and thus disprove Christianity. The team, consisting of a special forces soldier as leader, an engineering specialist who is an ex-American astronaut, an archaeologist, and a linguist, must establish the precise historical conditions surrounding the death of Jesus using sophisticated technology without being observed or changing the past. There is also a hidden traitor in the military complex who is determined to sabotage the mission and seize control of the complex. Only the special forces leader operating in the past can reveal him, but he is trapped two thousand years away.

The book examines the historical, as opposed to religious, aspects of Jesus’ death and the growth of Christianity, and reaches some surprising conclusions.

The Story Template: Conquer Writer’s Block Using the Universal Structure of Story is a programmed learner that allows the writer to develop her story from chaos. The book uses a series of exercises for the writer to construct her story's four foundational pillars, learn how to use the "secret weapon" of story structure: the story template, build character depth with believable change, and construct subplots. Template then reviews writing techniques, and finishes with discussions of editing, writing the synopsis and query letter, submitting one's work to agents, and types of publishing that the writer may wish to pursue.

These books can be purchased on Amazon and B&N in print, Kindle, and Nook (or other e-book reader) formats.

What is the spiritual message in your book? What can readers expect to get from reading it?

The theme of A Lever Long Enough is TRUTH. Even though I (sadly) don’t have access to a time machine, in a strange way this book describes my own faith journey. As a scientist and skeptic, I focused on the resurrection since I knew Christianity rose or fell on this point (1 Cor. 15: 14-19). I wanted to disprove it to my satisfaction, since I knew from my upbringing that if I was wrong, and God DID exist, I was in trouble.

I took about a year investigating the historical circumstances surrounding the death of Jesus, without assuming either that God existed or that He didn’t. This was a wrenching journey for me, and I was angry for a few weeks after I admitted Jesus had indeed risen and became a Christian, but ultimately I settled down. I’ve written up some of my thoughts during this time at www.aleverlongenough.com/apologetics.php.

In reading Lever, the reader may find his faith challenged whether or not he believes in the resurrection. I wrote this book primarily as a tool for believers to give to their skeptical friends to open discussion of Jesus. It isn’t primarily a religious text though: I like to think of it as an exciting adventure story: The Case for Christ meets The DaVinci Code.

Do you ever feel like giving up? Most people don’t understand the stress, the work, and the joy of being a writer. How tenuous becoming a writer is. Do you care to share how it feels, what discouraging/encouraging times you’ve gone through?

Writing is a lonely occupation. I sit for hours most days staring at the computer screen, and, if I’m lucky, write some good stuff. Sometimes what I write is terrible, and I KNOW it’s terrible, even as I forge ahead. I get up every hour or so to walk around and sigh. No one is here with me – I do my talking on the keyboard, and imagine a reader in the future understanding what I’m saying.

No, I don’t feel like giving up, per se. But it’s so easy to find other, WORTHY things to do – clean the house, meet a friend for coffee, go to Bible Study. I have to pray, then make myself sit down and write even if other things seem more attractive.

Who’s inspired you the most?

The tortoise in “The Tortoise and the Hare.”

Would you explain how you “chose” (or were chosen by) a publisher? Do you just go “inny, minny, miny, moe?” Now, that you’re published, can you sit back and relax from the success you’ve experienced?

J This is a long story involving an agent who left me in the lurch. After some deliberation, I decided to form my own publishing company and self-publish.

I’ve learned that getting a good-looking book isn’t difficult – the hard part is marketing. I think anyone who wants to take this self-pubbing route is better off publishing the book himself rather than paying a company to produce the book for him. I could write a book about why subsidy companies are a problem, but not here – if anyone has any questions, you can shoot me an email for a nickel’s worth of free advice.

I’m currently writing the prequel to Lever (about Sara’s space station disaster) and then plan to find a literary agent and traditionally publish. Although Lever has done very well, including endorsements by novelists Randy Ingermanson and Wayne Batson, two independent awards, and many good reviews on amazon, I’ve found it difficult to break many barriers for making my book available.

Do you mind telling us some of your likes and dislikes? Hobbies, interests? Where would you like to travel if you could?

I'm married with two children, and spend much time taking care of our family. In my life BC (before children) I was a scientist who did bench research. I am a Christian who came to faith under protest through studying the historic circumstances surrounding the death of Jesus.

After my family, writing is my main focus now, and I always am grabbing a few minutes to put down some words. I also do all sorts of handcrafts: knitting, crocheting, and sewing. My family has forbidden me from mentioning the word “Kindle” to them because I love this machine so much – I’ve never been tempted by clothes, or jewelry, or redoing the house, but such easy access to a comprehensive bookstore 24-7 – yes, this is dangerous. In my "spare" time I coach fiction writing: it’s so fun guiding students to shape their unique ideas from chaos.

Where would I travel? Hmm... Really, I’d love to visit the space station!

Would you give us your blog or webpage so everyone can check it out? Anything else you’d like to share? Promotional information?

Thanks for asking J

My website: www.amydeardon.com

My two blogs:www.amydeardon1.blogspot.com

www.thestorytemplate.blogspot.com

My website has a contact form if you’d like to email me.

I have links to my blogs on my website, and post twice a week on each. The general one I write about serious or funny topics as they catch my fancy, and the other I write about publishing, story planning, and writing techniques.

My books (A Lever Long Enough, The Story Template) are available on Amazon and B&N in print format and for Kindle and Nook (or other) e-readers.

Carole will be holding a drawing for one of my books. If you win, you may choose either Lever or Template, in your choice of print or e-book formats. Readers outside the US are certainly welcome to participate!

Furthermore, since you have so graciously stuck with Carole and me to the end of this interview I’d love to give you a free copy of my soon-to-be-released e-book (for Kindle or Nook) when it’s available this summer: Eating Low Carb for Fast Weight Loss: Easy Tips for Sticking to a Strategy that will Have You Quickly Dropping Pounds While Eating Healthy. This offer is good for anyone who writes to me, and will remain active until the book is published. I wrote this book for fun after trying low carb and being amazed at how easily the weight came off without questionable health consequences. (Remember, I’m a scientist and refuse to do anything unsafe). This book gives some background for why low carb works, strategies to stick with it for the long haul (not a diet but a lifestyle change), and two weeks’ worth of recipes for you and your non-low-carb family that will work for you and not impose limitations on them.

IF YOU WOULD LIKE THIS BOOK when it is released, just go to my website and use the “Contact” form to shoot me an email.

Carole, thank you SO MUCH for inviting me to visit! This has been so much fun, and good luck with your own writing. Soli Deo Gloria.


And thank you for being here this week, Amy.
Folks check out her sites and books. Leave an email address with your comment for a chance to win one or the other of her books.

Blessings

Monday Morning Gratitudes

answers to prayer
light at the end of a tunnel
vibrant tulips
pressure lifted/released
baby smiles
brainstorming sessions
a new idea
new homes
clean smelling clothes
soap!

Blessings!

Sunday Morning Peace

Even when facing things we dislike,

God understands and will help us through it.

Psalm 91: Surely he shall deliever thee . . .

Oh, no, not another different formula!

Blessings