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Some Lessons Take Longer to Learn
Two days ago my computer crashed with 10,ooo NEW words written on my WIP, not to mention a revised synopsis. And I didn’t back up my work. You’d think I’d have learned by now, but I didn’t. I hope this is the LAST time I have to learn this lesson. I know I just need…
Spring Reading Thing UPDATE
You may not have noticed by my reading list has changed a bit since I started it weeks ago. This is due to the fact I’ve joined the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance and they’re sending me books to review. So I’ve added the books to my current list. **Highly Recommend Non-Ficiton Power of a Praying…
REVIEW: Snitch by Rene Gutteridge
Having not read Scoop, the first book in the Occupational Hazard series, I was’t sure what to expect. I only knew if Rene Gutteridge wrote it, it had to be an entertaining read. I was right! No one does quirky characters quite like Rene Gutteridge. The characters jumped off the page and into full color.…
When Will I Learn????
Hopefully this will be the last time I will have to learn this particular lesson. And what is that lesson? Back up your work EVERYTIME you write. My computer died yesterday. It came up with an error message, yet there is hope. Though costly hope. $200 for data recovery and I did a ton of…
REVIEW: Snitch by Rene Gutteridge
Having not read Scoop, the first book in the Occupational Hazard series, I was’t sure what to expect. I only knew if Rene Gutteridge wrote it, it had to be an entertaining read. I was right! No one does quirky characters quite like Rene Gutteridge. The characters jumped off the page and into full color.…
A Mother’s Reminder
Reposted from May 2004 I’ve been really frustrated with Chris (9) lately. He seems so distracted lately and even when I give him simple instructions like “Go straight to your room” he dawdles along the way or forgets and sits down to play the piano. Yesterday it was just one thing after the other so today…
Strateegery. Is that a word??
There is an old Saturday Night Live parody of “George Bush” debating “Al Gore” in the 2000 campaign. At the close of the debate, the candidates were each asked to sum up their positions in a single word. Al Gore said, “Lock Box.” Laughter followed. The camera closed in on Mr. Bush. “StraTEEgery!” he exclaimed,…
Mid-Week Motivation
Starting Your Day Out Right! Scripture, Short Devotion “O Sovereign LORD, you have begun to show to your servant your greatness and your strong hand. For what god is there in heaven or on earth who can do the deeds and mighty works you do?” Deut. 3:24 (NAS) Do you want to shout “Halleluiah” after…
CFBA
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing These Boots Weren’t Made for Walking (WATERBROOK Press June 19, 2007) by Melody Carlson ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Melody Carlson has published over 100 books for adults, children, and teens, including On This Day, Finding Alice, the Notes from a Spinning Planet series, and Homeward, which won…
I Should Have…
Have you ever done something you know you shouldn’t have? When a part of you is urging you to stop, but you can’t so you continue on… Tonight was one of those nights. When I should have been writing, I decided to check my bloglines. And after seeing close to 1000 posts unread, I decided…