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I’m celebrating Thanksgiving this week, thankful for many things, including my recent book sale–the first one. I have two wonderful ladies to thank for all of their encouragement and support. They joined me in submitting a proposal for a three book series set in Massachusetts. They are Lisa Harris and Lena Dooley. I’ve asked them to join me and share about their novels in the series. BG: Lisa, your story is entitled A Matter of Trust. Can you tell us a bit about the story? LH: Losing Kayla Marceilo was one of the most foolish things Zachary Lawrence has ever …

Found a great site for your enjoyment. They have Thanksgiving suggestions and you can learn about the whole cranberry process there. I had intended to write about it here, but why do that when there’s www.oceanspray.com. BTW, this site was not available when I did research for my novel. Too bad. This week I’m blogging over at Favorite Pastimes on Wednesday through Friday and my interview with Lisa Harris has turned into sort of a mini blog tour with Lisa, Lena and myself. So be sure to check out each of these blogs this week. Plus, my first interview EVER …

Someoone committed a crime in our house. One of our children carved a castle into an expensive executive desk. No one would confess. Finally, my eight-year- old son decided that since, “the truth will set your free” that he would set them all free from the punishment of no playstation, movies, television, computer or phone, by telling the truth. He did it. That’s a tough one for any parent. I’m not sure we handled it correctly. In the end he was tearully woeful to discover that the truth set his siblings free, but not him. But he’s not old enough …

We celebrated my middle son’s seventh birthday this last Monday. I’m not a big fan of Sponge Bob, but after a Sponge Bob themed birthday party and listening to the song “The best day ever” play over and over, I decided SB isn’t so bad. After reading Randy Mortensen’s story of how he came up with Landon Snow, it made me wonder what or who was the inspiration for the Sponge Bob character. Anyone know? It was great fun to see my kiddoes dancing around to the party music as all the presents were ripped into in under three minutes. …

Last day for the CSFF Blog tour featuring Randy Mortenson’s Newest release: Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum. Publicized as a non-sorcerous alternative to the Harry Potter series, the Landon Snow novels use Biblical passages as the vehicle through which the Auctor — God — provides Landon with hints about his next adventure, and it is hope and faith, rather than magic, that the characters rely on for their success. While the Landon Snow novels don’t offer the complexity and depth of Potter’s world of wizards and Muggles, they are prosocial fantasy adventures that emphasize faith and family and …

This is the second day of the CSFF Blog Tour featuring R. K. Mortenson’s Landon Snow series, specifically the third book: Landon Snow and the Island of Arcanum. I ALWAYS wonder where authors get the ideas for their books. Mr. Mortenson shares the following on the Landon Snow website. The story behind the book. How did I begin writing Landon Snow? I actually started with a poem, which is now the Auctor’s Riddle. It was a dark and stormy night in the summer of 1994. I was watching the rain coming down in sheets, when suddenly a poem came to …

I admit, I haven’t spent much time reading young adult or children’s books–even in SFF. And I wasn’t sure I wanted to participate in this blog tour. But I’m so glad that I did. First I explored the Landon Snow website and found it intriguing and inviting. The pages enticed me further into the adventure and then something HUGE dawned on me!!! I have an eight-year-old boy who is becoming interested in reading adventuresome tales, and he wants his books to be big and thick just like Mommy’s. The Landon Snow adventures would be a GREAT Christmas gift for him. …

Paul Baloche wants to be your friend! It’s Sunday. Seems like a good day to share this new CD by Paul Baloche. Before we moved to Oregon, we lived in Texas and attended the small country church where Paul is worship leader. Click on the CD Image above and have a listen. I hope it blesses your Sunday.

Okay, it’s seriously raining here in the Pacific Northwest. I noticed snow on the little mountains surrounding Grants Pass today, too. Oh, that mountain? That’s Mt. McLaughlin. . .not so little. The rain brings to mind a song. Beth.

If you’re not familiar with the acronym nanowrimo it means NAtional NOvel WRIting MOnth and takes place during the month of November. If you ask me, that’s one of the worst months to attempt such a project because the holidays are looming large. Nevertheless I committed to this task. But because I’m given to a type of rebellion that manifests itself in the form of procastination, that’s exactly what I’ve done. Instead of writing my novel, I’ve been cleaning like a mad woman. A friend suggested that I change from nanowrimo to nahoclemo–NAtional HOme CLEaning MOnth. Perhaps after the holidays …