Wednesday, April 29, 2009

Write What You Know

I'm on Petticoats and Pistols today talking about taking a walk on the wild side, away from Western Romance, to a mystery story. But I won't stay on the wild side long. It's scary over there.
WRITE WHAT YOU KNOW

Friday, April 24, 2009

Black Hills Blessing


I just got the word that I'll have a book releasing next March.
A collection of my three Heartsong Presents novels set in South Dakota.
Black Hills Blessing
These are my short, sweet Contemporary Romances

Buffalo Gal
The Clueless Cowboy

The Bossy Bridegroom

Here are the covers these books came out with in the Heartsong Presents bookclub.
No cover to share yet of
Black Hills Blessing
but I'll let you know when I have one.



Wednesday, April 22, 2009

Janet Dean and Me

I'm on Janet Dean's blog today.
More endlessly fascinating personal glimpses
of a woman who doesn't get out much.
Me.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Brenda Novak's Fundraiser Auction



Brenda Novak's auction for diabetes
is a fundraiser for a great cause.
Five Seekers have donated books for the auction.
Janet Dean, Julie Lessman, Camy Tang, Missy Tippens and me.
Raise money for diabetes by putting in a bid.
Click here to bid on these
Seeker books

Saturday, April 18, 2009

Granddaughter Update

LOOKING THOUGHTFULLY OFF INTO SPACE.
TRUE FASHION MODEL EXPRESSION
Oh, what the heck, I'll give you a break and smile.

Once more, but my heart's not in it. Oops, slipped and let every one see a real smile.
And I was being so cool before.

Blah! There, that's to remind everyone that I am far above it all and not in the mood to pose.
Easter Bonnet
Levitating with Easter Bonnet
And this is the true story of the Easter holiday.
TAKE MY PICTURE ALL YOU WANT! I AM OUT OF HERE!

Wednesday, April 15, 2009

Gargoyles in Texas



You know, we talk about interesting tidbits that have crossed our paths while doing research and it’s hard to explain exactly what rabbit trail we were following when we came upon a topic that made me think, “Hey this would make a good Petticoats and Pistols topic!” Such is the topic I’ve picked for today. Gargoyles.

Thursday, April 09, 2009

Montana Rose Cover


I just got the go ahead to use the final cover for
coming in July from Barbour Publishing.
Left pregnant and widowed in the unforgiving west, Cassie is forced into an unwanted marriage to rancher Red Dawson.
No decent man could turn away from Cassie and leave her to the rough men in Divide, Montana. Red Dawson does what he must, joining his life to a spoiled, snooty woman. Now he’s got to keep her from killing herself with her efforts to be helpful, and prevent her attempts to be a good wife from leaving his ranch in ruins.
And while Red struggles with his overly obedient but badly incompetent wife, an obsessed man plots to make Cassie his own, something he can’t do as long as Red lives.
A new series begins.
Montana Marriages Series--Book #1
Montana Rose—A suspenseful, historical-western, romantic-comedy.

Tuesday, April 07, 2009

Micah and Sandy at our booksigning

We had such a great time on our booksigning tour and the best part was the nice people we met. Here are Sandy and her daughter Micah who are both aspiring writers. We had such a great time with them.

Monday, April 06, 2009

Win Gingham Mountain

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I'm hooked on Seekerville

Come and check out Seekerville
I'm scheduled for today and I'm writing about
Chapter Ending Hooks.

Sunday, April 05, 2009

Love the blog

Jane Austen, Chai Tea and Me
I met Sarah at a book signing in Dallas and she was so sweet and smart, her mom came with her and her sister, Rebeccah, too.
Fun family.
And Sarah has her own blog which I've been keeping up with.
Wait, bad grammar. I mean, with which I have been keeping up.

no, no wrong.
With which up I have been keeping.

(okay that can NOT be right)

Saturday, April 04, 2009

Walker Michigan Signing Today

Day Six of our Book Tour in Michigan
Saturday, April 4
from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 a.m.
Family Christian Stores
3343A Alpine Road NW
Walker, MI 49544

Friday, April 03, 2009

Lansing & Kalamazoo in Friday

In the Afternoon at Lansing
Friday, April 3
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
Family Christian Stores
Jolly Cedar Plaza 5132 S. Cedar Street
Lansing, MI 48911
In the Evening at Kalamazoo
Friday, April 3
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Family Christian Stores
Westnedge Corners Shopping Center
4413 S. Westnedge Ave
Kalamazoo, MI 49008

Thursday, April 02, 2009

Moline, MI Library -Jude 3 in Holland for Signing

Thursday, April 2
from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
MaryLu, Chris, Kaye and I are signing books today at:
Leighton Township Library
4451 12th Street
Moline, MI 49335
Thursday, April 2
from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
2279 North Park Drive, Suite 810
Holland, MI 49424

Wednesday, April 01, 2009

Grandville, Michigan Today

Book signing in the Evening
Wednesday, April 1
from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Family Christian Stores
Rivertown Center
3819 Rivertown Parkway SW, Suite 100
Grandville, MI 49418
Stop by if you're in the area