I hope you are enjoying this holiday season! As much as I adore Christmas, I can't ignore the fact my Facebook feed tugs my heart. Not everyone is happy and jolly right now, and that's okay. You might be struggling. Health scares, job problems, relationship troubles, money issues, grief,…
On the 8th day of Christmas, my true love gave to me... It's Day 8 of the #12DaysofChristmas giveaway! If you haven't heard of it, ten inspirational authors joined forces to shower readers with gifts! Each day a new gift is added, which means the prizes are growing. Woohoo! …
Fall is always fun for entertainment. There are new shows on TV, a few books I couldn't fit into my summer schedule, and summer blockbusters coming out on DVD. With the weather getting wet and cooler, I don't mind settling inside for entertainment. Friday Five: Books &…
Today Tammy L. Gray is graciously answering questions about her writing life. Tammy's new book, Her Hope Next Door, released last week! I have all the links and book info below. Let’s get to it. THE INSIDE SCOOP WITH TAMMY L. GRAY 1. How did you know you wanted to be a…
This week was short but busy. Tuesday was not my favorite. Let's just say it involved the dentist, my email account being hacked, groceries and food prep and putting all that stuff away, and a missing license plate sticker from the vehicle registration I just ordered. How does the sticker…
I have been blogging for eight years! Can you believe it? I can't! Last night I was browsing Feedly, my preferred reader, to catch up on blogs. I came across Elizabeth Spann Craig's, Long-Term Blogging, Part 1, and I realized she and I began blogging around the same time. I…
Do you love Christmas stories? I certainly do! I usually buy one or two Christmas novels in October and November to savor during the holiday season. Did you know many writers actually write Christmas stories in the summer? I'm writing one now! My December release, Yuletide Redemption, will…
When you're writing a new book, the details of the story--characters, setting, scenes--consume your mind. You can recall any detail easily at will. If someone were to ask you about your book, you could go on and on for hours. However, months later when you've been pitching it to agents and…
I am so excited to have the fabulous other half of The Jills here today! Last year Jill Lynn joined me for a chat about International Coffee commercials. If you missed it, you can catch it at "Chatting with the Jills: Coffee Commercials." Since Jill Lynn is celebrating her new release…
I've been pretty swamped here lately, so I'm taking a short blogging break. Hope you all have a wonderful day!! Thanks! Jill