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Writing Mom: Tina Forkner part 2
I can’t remember how Tina and I first met online, but she soon became a kindred spirit. Then I heard her share her testimony at ACFW and I became an instant fan. This is Tina’s second interview here .Be sure you don’t miss her first! How does writing while unpublished differ from writing under a…
No Time for Doubt
Gina Conroy’s thought provoking poll won’t leave me alone this week. Here’s her Q, followed by three choices: “What is your top writing interruption?” “Job. Family. Procrastination/Self-doubt.” No surprise that over 50% of the votes go to the voices in our head telling us we can’t do it, or that we don’t have time. I…
My Nonconformist Underachiever
Grace is a character. As anyone can tell from reading this blog, but what happened on her kindergarten graduation is just a testimony to my wonderful, nonconformist, feisty little girl. When it was time to tell everyone what they wanted to be when they grew up, the kids walked up to the mic. The typical…
Life’s an Itch!
Seriously! About two weeks ago I found something on me that looked like ringworm (not a real worm, but a fungus and equally yucky to think about.) So I scanned the internet and found that applying Monistat or some other fungal cream should take care of it. After a week of such application there seemed…
Ruby Among Us
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Ruby Among Us (WaterBrook Press May 20, 2008) by Tina Ann Forkner Come back on Friday to read my interview with Tina and a chance to win her book! Tina Ann Forkner writes contemporary fiction that challenges and inspires. Originally from Oklahoma, she graduated with…
The gift
If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal.– I Corinthians 13:1 (NIV) This writing thing is such a blessing. We find our thoughts flow onto the page with little effort most of the time; in fact, we…
Grace’s Light has Gone Out!
My little girl is growing up. The day before she turned six she decided to turn off her night light! And she actually slept through the night and didn’t come into our room. The next day she wanted to call daddy on the phone and tell him she turned her night light off in her…
It’s Official
It finally happened. Ruby Among Us officially released last week. What did it feel like? There are no words, but I will try. I walked into our local Barnes and Noble because I had already heard my book was spotted on shelves there by friends. We have other stores in town who are also going…
Dance Praise vs. Disney Dance Revolution
They’re all over the video game stores. Those colored boxes that you have to stomp while giant arrows scroll up the screen. Big kids. Little kids. Fat kids. Skinny kids. All pounding and sweating to some upbeat rocking music. They call it dancing, I call it great exercise and a lot of fun. This year…
What Style of Women’s Jeans Are You?
No Pocket Jeans You are confident and completely comfortable with your body.You don’t mind showing off – in fact, you put it all out there! What Style of Womens Jeans Are You? Well, I wouldn’t exactly say I’m comfortable with my body, and want to put it out there. It’s just out there, if you…