That’s the working title of my next book, which is due October 7th. In part because of the ACFW conference, I’ve got a LOT of words to write and very few days. So if you don’t see much of me here in the next week and a half, it’s because I have to make every word count. Please pray that …
Financial Bailout thought
Here’s a link to Dave Ramsey’s thoughts on the government bail out and an alternative. I don’t know about you, but I’m sick of hearing Senator Shelby and others say, “it’s not my fault.” That may very well be true, but let’s look for a solution rather than talk in front of the cameras. This plan may be one step …
More Pictures
a Here it is…the photo of me with the Book of the Year award. Can you see the shell-shocked look in my eye? I really didn’t expect to win. Hoped to — yes. Expected to — not in this lifetime!And here are Rebecca and Quinn at the Mall of America during the booksigning. They are five weeks apart, and absolutely …
Faking Grace by Tamara Leigh
Saturday night Tamara Leigh won the Book of the Year award for Splitting Harriet, one of my favorite books from last year. This week I’ve been reading her latest release, Faking Grace. Faking Grace is a delightful read, that is more than chick lit. As with Perfecting Kate and Splitting Harriett, Leigh dives below the surface to point out flaws …
ACFW Mall of America Booksigning
Here are some photos from the booksigning! First up is Missy Tippens. I love what she did with her table. Here are Karen Ball and Angie Hunt after their panel. We ran panels in both the Best Buy Rotunda and the Bloomingdale’s Court. Thanks to the authors who willingly spoke and drew people to our signing! Here we’ve got Susan …
Canteen Dreams Wins Book of the Year Category!!!!
I was going to add a lovely picture of my award, but that will have to wait. I thought I successfully downloaded Janna’s pictures onto my computer, but can’t find them anywhere so must have done something wrong. Anyway, last night was the Awards banquet at the ACFW conference. It was so much fun to watch my friends win awards. …
Fireproof the Movie and the Love Dare
Interviews at the Fireproof Screening from Gina Conroy on Vimeo. My friend Gina Conroy had the opportunity to attend the screening for Fireproof this summer, and the above is her interview with the lead actress and movie producer. It was fun to get this email from her, because on Sunday our small group decided that we are going to work …
The joys *and challenges* of writing
I learned wonderful news for a friend earlier this week. She’s made it through pub board at a publishing house — that means she’s one half step away from a contract. This is HUGE news. FANTASTIC news. And my humaness is showing. I’m a wee bit green. Make that Jolly Green Giant green. I am so happy for her. But …
Greetings from Minneapolis
Rebecca and I arrived about an hour ago. She’s happy to be off the plane. 🙂 though she did sleep through both flights. Am I a lucky mom or what! It’ll be a busy week, but I’m thrilled to be here. Meeting at the MOA in half an hour, then dinner and a booksigning. Tomorrow is the operating and advisory …
Minneapolis bound
Rebecca and I are boarding our plane today for our flight to Minneapolis. I land around 2:30, and head straight to the Mall of America for a site meeting. Then to the hotel so I can be ready to leave for dinner and a booksigning at the Maple Grove Northwestern Bookstore. Oh, yeah, we’re leaving at 6. Thank goodness the …