I sent out a newsletter a couple of weeks ago. When I do, I always include a giveaway, and since the heroine in my upcoming release, The Song of Sourwood Mountain, loves bluebirds, I looked for a bird related prize to go along with the winner’s choice of one of my already published books. So, when I saw a book …
Unforgettable Birthdays & Newsletter Giveaway Winners
Count your age by friends, not years. Count your life by smiles, not tears. — John Lennon I’ve had fun sharing some of the birthday stories friends shared with me after I sent out my birthday newsletter a few weeks ago. These will be the last reader stories for a while, but they’re good ones. First I’ll share about the picture. Loretta was …
Morning, Glory – Flower Stories & Winners
The locust trees are blooming. I went outside last night at dusk and could smell their sweet scent in the air even though the trees are a little ways away from the backyard. If you’ve read my Hollyhill book, Scent of Lilacs, you might know why I especially love catching the scent of the locust blooms. Of course, I loved breathing …
The Best Gifts Are Wrapped in Love
A gift consists not in what is done or given, but in the intention of the giver or doer. ~Lucius Annaeus Seneca The stories some of you sent me of special Christmas memories has been a gift to me. Some of the stories made me smile. Some brought a tear. But the thing that connects many of the stories …