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This past Friday night, I had the pleasure of having dinner with none other than the vivacious and what's-not-to-love-about-her Christy Jordan, Miss Southern Plate herself, along with her sweet mother Janice, and their gracious friend Shannon Kozee who is the Social Media Director at Big Idea (Veggie Tales, gotta love that). We met at Loveless Cafe and it was a delightful evening.  

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Want to know something I learned this weekend (from a wild Southern woman)? That Krispy Kreme has a "Hot Light" app telling you when your local Krispy Kreme store has fresh hot doughnuts...  Who knew!? This is TOO dangerous for me to download. I think I'll still keep living in the belief that if the sign is lit when I go by, then it's a sign from heaven that I'm supposed to drive thru!  And

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Hey friends! As I'm writing this, it's late Thursday night and I'm pushing to finish a scene that I've been working on today. It's been a hard one to write but only because it's a turning point in the story. One of those pivotal scenes where, from there on out, things are different between the male and female protagonist. There's no going back. And I'm completely and positively brain dead. LOL!

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The woman's name is... Linda Gordan Linda, you're the lucky winner, babe! Hope you enjoy! Mary, thanks for writing such a fun story with endearing characters. Bravo, lady! And thanks everyone who signed up to win. We'll do this again soon! Blessings on your week, Tammy

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If you're a writer, and a Southern Writer to boot, then check out Southern Writers Online and their brand new Southern Writers Mic Nite!

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Today I'm giving away a copy of Mary Connealy's rollickin' new release...  IN TOO DEEP! What a fun story! Here's a quick peek: In 1866 Colorado, Ethan Kincaid agrees to a marriage of convenience with the same casual disregard he gives every decision. Audra Gilliland, young mother of two, accepts his proposal because she wants to stop being a burden to her newly married stepdaughter.And

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Join me at Writes of Passage today, friends. I post over there every Tuesday and we have a wonderful time! Blessings on your day, Tammy

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“The Kingdom of Heaven is like a treasure that a man discovered hidden in a field. In his excitement, he hid it again and sold everything he owned to get enough money to buy the field.” (Matthew 13:44 NLT) I read this parable recently and it's been returning to me at the oddest moments,  sneaking its way back into thoughts and tasks, almost pestering me to take a closer look. To

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This is what my weather app showed me yesterday at 4:47PM for Nashville/Brentwood, TN... Don't you just love it? Snow gently falling. So pretty. It reminded me of our years in Colorado––except the snow here didn't stick, or pile up against the garage where you couldn't get the cars out, and it didn't blanket the world in a lovely wonderland of white. But other than that, it was just 

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Join me at Writes of Passage today to learn how!

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The newest issue of Christian Fiction Magazine is online featuring lovely friend and wonderful writer Susan Meissner! Check it out. It's got great articles for writers and readers alike! I'm writing, writing, writing all week long and am eager to share this next story with you. But first...to finish it!  Blessings on your week! Tammy

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I had the pleasure of meeting Carine Bijl, a lovely Netherlands reader, last evening, and we had a wonderful time chatting about life, faith, and writing. Carine has been in Nashville for almost a year serving as a nanny for a couple with two children, and leaves next week to return home to the Netherlands. We met at J. Alexanders in Cool Springs and enjoyed dinner followed by J. Alexanders'

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Join me over at Writes of Passage today where we're spicin' things up!

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Take time to read this. Time lost and found. So worth it!

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I'm home making potato soup for all my sick boys tonight. Joe fell victim to it first. A nasty cold/flu bug. He's been battling it since before Christmas. Then Fred (his dad) took it Thursday, and now Kurt today. Bless them… I think they'll all be down with their meds and hot teas by 10PM at which time I'm planning on crawling into bed and continue writing toward "The End" on another first

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I love hosting dinner parties, and we held a fun one last night! My dad, Doug, and his sweet wife Esta arrived yesterday afternoon for a belated Christmas celebration, and we gathered family and friends so they could meet Esta, and so she could meet them. And we had a blast! Here are some glimpses from the evening. Oh! And I'll go ahead and confess...I took NO pics of the food. I'm fallin' down

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Join me at Writes of Passage today where I'm sharing one of my favorite 2011 Christmas memories...

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Morning friends! Can you believe it? Another Christmas come and gone... I'm up before the sun, the house is quiet, and I'm jumping into writing, but I want to wish you a happy start to your week. I hope your Christmas was a warm time with family and friends, and that you're ready for the the New Year––that's going to be here in a blink! More about 2012 later this week, but for now, here are some

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Saw this video this morning and it gave me a smile. Makes me want to go hug Jack! So…are any of you expecting––or giving ––a Christmas bundle like this this year? So fun! I'm busy writing today, working toward "The End" of the first draft of my next novel. Still a long ways to go but I'm getting there. It's an overcast, chilly day here in Nashville, the house is quiet, and I'm off to build

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Great, now I have that song stuck in my head! : ) Hope everyone's enjoying a great start to their week and that you're ready for a very Merry Christmas. But ready or not, here it comes, huh?  I just finished wrapping some last minute gifts and tucked them under the tree so, in that regard, I'm almost ready. More than anything though, I'm looking forward to the Christmas Eve service on Saturday

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About a month ago, Shannon Milholland of the blog Jesus and My Orange Juice (really insightful and welcoming place) asked if I’d be interested in writing about how a certain Biblical character speaks into my own personal Christmas story this year.  Shannon gave me a brief list of names and my eye went to one. Elizabeth. The account about Elizabeth in Luke chapter one is brief, but

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Look at what arrived in the mail yesterday from a sweet, sweet friend! Oh my goodness! I just love wine glasses (never mind that I'm not that crazy about wine, go figure) and drink from them all day long. Sweet Southern Iced Tea never tasted so good as it does in a fancy wine glass. I say every day is a celebration so break out the fancy stuff and enjoy! Within five minutes, I had those

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I love the historical research involved in writing the novels I write. Yesterday, as I was looking up a recent site I'd bookmarked on thoroughbreds, I came across another site I'd visited earlier this year on art forgeries. In A Lasting Impression, the female protagonist, Claire Laurent, is an art forger, and the story unfolds as Claire seeks to leave behind the "falseness" in her life and

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As I mentioned on Monday, I've been "tucked away" all week long writing, writing, writing and have had a very productive week. I actually managed to get away this time, and Joe came along with me. It's been a definite working/writing getaway, but we've also managed to sneak in some fun during the past few days. Now it's time to head home, though, and as great as this has been, we're both ready

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The Help comes out on DVD today! Woohoo!! Wish we could have a party (with Deb Raney's bread from yesterday's post, or better  yet Minnie's Caramel  Cake, Mmmmm...) and watch it together tonight. I posted over at Writes of Passage today, so join us if you can! Blessings on your Tuesday, Tammy P.S. If you haven't listened to the book on audiobook yet, you haven't lived! ;) Marvelous!

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I'm currently tucked away for a week of intense writing so I'll be a tad quieter this week than usual, but I'm still around and still reading. Just not commenting as much. But I wanted to share a bread recipe that Deb Raney shared with me recently. It's as heavenly to make as it is to eat. I love making bread. It's an entire sensory experience. As Barney Fife used to say, "It's therapetic!" : )

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As most of you may know, my precious mom went Home in August 2009 after a brief battle with gallbladder cancer. God blessed us with some amazing last days here together that I treasure and that I'll always carry with me. My mom gave me her wedding ring before she passed, and that's something I wear everyday, and that I look at often as I remember her. Something else that I got when Mom passed

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I posted today over at Writes of Passage and I'm giving away four worship CDs. Won't you join us?

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Do you like Pecan Pie? What about teeny-weeny, really cute Pecan Pies? I've got the best recipe for Pecan Tassies and they're so easy to make. And not too time-consuming. I know I say that a lot but it's important to me to have a list of great stand-by recipes that I can make quickly. Time to bake isn't something I always have in large commodity. Prep time on these little puppies is about 20

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I'm thrilled that USAToday reviewed A Lasting Impression, and I'm even more thrilled that the reviewer enjoyed it! Scroll down for a quick excerpt... "To put it simply: This book is a full-on HIT. Belmont's history is fascinating and provides a rich setting for historical romance. The author has placed a diverse palette of colorful characters within her heady setting, but among them none is

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I'm in my kitchen baking and cooking but wanted to pause for a minute and wish you blessings on your day. It's just our immediate family this year (pictured below) which is so quiet compared to previous years when we've combined with family and friends for a houseful, but it's also nice. We have a wonderful day planned, and I'm praying that yours will be the same. Kurt said something funny just

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 Find out here! 

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Southern Writers Magazine is offering a One Stop Christmas Shopping Contest and a chance to win a Kindle! More about Southern Writers: Southern Writers nurtures and encourages authors on their writing journey and is the first magazine of its kind to equip writers not just with skill as a writer but empowers them to market and sell their books. Their informative and

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Whew! It's finally Friday. Been a long week but a really good one. Hope you're ready for the weekend and that your weekend will hold exactly what you're needing, whether that be rest or play time. Mine holds lots of quiet writing time (that I'm going to guard with my life!), and I'm really looking forward to it after this whirlwind week. The Southern Style Facebook Party on Tuesday night was a

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Welcome to Round 3 of the Great Bake-off Challenge with Angie Hunt! We're having a blast with this, and as I told you yesterday, we're honoring our pal and author Terri Blackstock and all the rest of you who can't (or either choose not to) eat wheat flour. After much cookbook searching and internet browsing, I came upon an UNbelievable recipe for gluten-free brownies. I'm not kidding. These are

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Angie Hunt and I are back in our kitchens again, whipping up something yummy. And this week, we're baking gluten-free in honor of our pal and author Terri Blackstock and the rest of you dear souls who can't (or choose not to) eat wheat flour. Angie's making French macarons and I'm baking some mouthwatering (or at least they look that way, we'll see) gluten-free brownies. So...may the best recipe

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This Tuesday, November 15th, I'll be wrapping up the release of A Lasting Impression with a lavish Southern-Style Author Chat Party on Facebook! We'll be giving away a bunch of great treats, including a Kindle FIRE, Southern Food Baskets, and Southern Plate cookbooks, and more. But hurry! You have to sign up by noon Tuesday for a chance to win the Kindle FIRE.  So grab your

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Oh my goodness, I opened my email this morning, saw this gorgeous hunk of appliance, and could hardly wait to share it with you! Look at what KevinandAmanda.com (love her stuff) is offering in a giveaway today! A dreamy candy apple red 7-Quart (!) Kitchenaid Mixer. Can you imagine the baking delights you could whip up in this puppy? I've already entered but I want you to enter too! What a

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If you have a minute, join me over at Bethany House Publisher's FB Page for the first BOOK BANTER, and a chance to win a copy of A Lasting Impression and all of my BHP books. We've had some glitches but we're working them out. No thanks to Mark Zuckerberg who blocked me from commenting! Can you imagine? Someone blocking me from talking? The nerve... Start Book Bantering!

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Author and buddy Angela Hunt recently started her Lovin' Oven Blog which chronicles all the fabulous creations she's been baking. I've been following her and marveling (and drooling) over her recipes. The breads especially. I love bread. It's at the top of my personal food pyramid, for sure––wait, make that the bottom half––as are the sweeter tastes in fare. I made a Creamy Praline Pecan Pie (

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I recently sat down with Morgan Doremus (what a great name!), the Romantic Times Book Reviewer, at the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference in St. Louis in September. We chatted about life, writing, and A Lasting Impression. Hope you enjoy!

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BE SURE and check that the price is still $0.00 before pressing "BUY." These prices change all the time. Hope you grab these! Courtesy of Happy Reader Joyce, here are some free kindle books. Getting the Words Right by Theodore Cheney. Genre: Authorship, Publishing, Reference. Rated 4.5 stars on 16 reviews. 256 pages.How to Be a Writer: Building Your Creative Skills Through Practice and Play by

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My husband found this video today and forwarded it to me. It's the German book video for Rekindled, which has been translated into German (and Dutch and Turkish!). Cool... The German cover is pictured to the left, and they translated the title to be "The Return of the Stranger." Love it! And FYI, if you haven't read Rekindled yet, the ebook is available right now for $1.99 (!) on Amazon. Just

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I'm excited about A Lasting Impression campaign launching today! Bethany House Publishers did a great job to organize a Blog Tour, Kindle Fire Giveaway, and a lavish Southern-style Facebook Party (Nov 15).  For a chance to win a Kindle FIRE! I hope to see you on Facebook on November 15th!

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I'm just back from seeing WICKED in Nashville with my family. Oh. SO. GOOD! Loved it again for the second time. What creativity, humor, and the music... Sigh. Fabulous! Before I head to bed though... If you didn't see Angie Hunt's "response" to my baking challenge earlier today, take a peek at her Tuxedo Cake . . .  Click for more pics and where she got the recipe Oh. My! Looks delicious! And

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Last week I posted a recipe for a Creamy Praline Pecan Pie I'd made and then challenged Angie Hunt––gourmet baker that she is––to reciprocate with a recipe. And she did. Today! Let the bakin' begin, honey. How fun!More to come on this...  And just in time for the holidays. 

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(Sprinkled throughout my post today are glimpses of fall––both in nature and in decoration––both from Nashville, and Colorado where we used to live. Hope you enjoy!)For the past two years, God has really been working within me to cultivate a spirit of surrender, yet I’m still so far from being fully surrendered to Him in any area of life. I want to be surrendered. I want to want what He wants for

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When did it begin…this fascination with the past? The earliest I can remember experiencing an attraction for days gone by is when I was nine years old and we were on a month long trip to Europe.Traveling around Europe for a month, you say? At the age of nine? You must have grown up in a privileged family. While I was blessed in many, many ways, I would hasten to add that there were eight of us (

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I posted some pictures from a Cajun Shrimp Boil on Facebook yesterday and several of you asked for the recipe for the Creamy Praline Pecan Pie. My cousin, Gay, and her daughter Teesha, shared this recipe with me some time back but I hadn't made it yet. Why on earth did I wait so long! Oh my goodness, it's swoon worthy. Here we go... You'll need: 1 Baked Pie Shell (I use the Pillsbury crusts that

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I had the awesome privilege of traveling with a group of my writing buddies last week, and we had a marvelous time. Here's a quick glimpse of our capers at sea. (The full album––and I do mean full––can be viewed on my Facebook Page!) Me and Robin Lee Hatcher, my rooming buddy Colleen Coble and husband Dave as the ship was about to set sail Rene Gutteridge and Susan Meissner, dining partners one

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How tall is TOO tall? THAT was the question I should have asked myself when buying this oh-so-lovely pair of Nine West shoes on-line a couple of months ago. Aren't they pretty? So girly. I love them! I first saw them on Ree Drummond, The Pioneer Woman, and she looked so cute! See?  Adore The Pioneer Woman website. If you haven't checked it out yet, treat yourself! I read her post on her blog 

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If yes, then check out this great opportunity! Exciting! If you have a manuscript that you can have ready for submission by January 31, 2012, why not consider doing this? One grand prize winner will receive: FREE Bookstore Advantage publishing package courtesy of WestBow Press, including the option of having your book picked up by Thomas Nelson. How cool is that? I was honored to write the

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What a treat! For woman AND dog! I saw a tweet from friend and author Angie Hunt today and followed the trail! And this is where I ended up... The Lovin' Oven Bakery Angie's initial post kicked off a wonderful adventure in baking, and I love to bake so this is right up my alley. If you love to bake too (or just love to dish on baking), join us over at The Lovin' Oven Bakery. Back to writing!

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Charlene Patterson and Karen SchurrerMy extraordinary editors at Bethany House Publishers They're holding the first copy of A Lasting Impression! Pre-orders ship within two weeks. For you readers out there, I sure hope you enjoy this one! Read the first two chapters of ALI, my treat!

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My husband and I got away this past week to the Biltmore House in Asheville, NC, for some long overdue time together and a belated anniversary celebration. Lovely trip and we had a marvelous time stepping back into history. Here's a sneak peek at our trip... **Click to view more pictures**

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Oh what a fun time we had. Here are just a few pics from the conference. You can see lots more on Facebook. And Tracie Peterson, brava, lady! Wonderful job keynoting for the conference. Some of the author from Writes of Passage (me, Tracie Peterson, Judy Miller, and Kim Vogel Sawyer)Robin and Cathy, we missed you both! (Doesn't Judy clean up nice?) Ms. Kim Sawyer and I were tired of getting our

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October is almost here and that means it's almost time for A Lasting Impression to hit the shelves. It's also time to share the first two chapters from this novel. A Lasting Impression was over two years in the "research and writing," but what a journey it was. This story––set against the backdrop of Nashville's Belmont Mansion (pictured below in the 1860s, and now present day)––is packed with "

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Join me over at Writes of Passage today as we're chatting about comfort food and words of comfort! And tell me what yours are...

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And here it is...click to view.  It should arrive on your doorstep anyday. IF you're signed up for it, that is. If not, why not sign up today!

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LOVE finding sites like this. Fun. Creative. Easy ideas for gifts and decorations that even I––craft-challenged as I am––can do. Thought I'd pass along...How to Nest for Less. Enjoy! And if you have a favorite crafty site, please share! And what's even better...she's currently hosting a giveaway by one of my favorite crafters!

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The following is an opportunity for readers to review books from Bethany House Publishers. If you're interested in reviewing any of the books below, go here first: www.bethanyhouse.com/bookreviewers Input your information, then wait for your email to come! Be sure and check all the genres/categories you want on that form (that the above link takes you to).  It may take some time, but you'll

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Kristina AndersonJannemieke Heuvelman Judi GraserLigia Filimon  Jennifer Head (Click to view past winners) Thanks to everyone who entered! September's giveaway is for a copy of the omnibus of Fountain Creek Chronicles (Rekindled, Revealed, and Remembered in one hardback volume)... Winners announced October 1st!

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Hey friends, we're one step closer to having a finished book! It's always exciting to get the PDF of a cover, and here's a glimpse of A Lasting Impression (from back cover to front)… (Click for larger image, then back arrow to return) This book has been a long time in coming. In some ways––okay, in all ways––I wish I were a faster writer, like some of my colleagues. But I'm simply not. It takes

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To wear a charm bracelet really is like wearing history on your wrist. Since ancient times, people have carried talismans and all sorts of "lucky charms" to encourage good luck or else to ward off evil. While I don't believe in carrying an item for this reason, I do love charm bracelets simply for their charm, and for the memories they represent. This is a charm bracelet that a group of dear

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It's dark. I'm tooling along the path. Got a later start on my walk than I'd planned, and I'm totally zoned into my iPod music when, from out of nowhere, this HUGE boxer is charging straight for me. Six feet away at best. I have no idea how loud I screamed because my earbuds were in and all I could hear was Mandisa belting out "What if we were real..." And I'm thinkin' real nothin', I'm about to 

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Meghan!  Congrats, friend. Thanks to everyone who left a comment, and for the connection we share. Appreciate you all. Meghan, I'm writing you now for your address!

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Hey friends, just a quick update on some free Kindle books! And as always, these freebies come and go, so act quickly! And if you know of others, share the link. And remember, you don't have to own a Kindle to enjoy Kindle books. Click here for details.                  

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Sandra Byrd's newest book––To Die For––is out and it's fabulous! I had the honor of endorsing it and am pleased to offer a fresh-off-the-press copy to you! The only catch is that––whoever wins it––after you've read it, I'd appreciate you posting a brief review on Amazon and CBD and anywhere else you browse for fiction. Click here to read more about this book Isn't it a lovely cover? And the

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Last Friday I struggled with something. I didn't quite know what it was. I wasn't unhappy, or sad. Not really. I just wasn't…"me," if that makes any sense. Then I read a passage in a book that my Bethany House editors had sent me for my birthday and it perfectly defined what I was feeling. In her wonderful book Deeper into the Word, Keri Wyatt Kent writes,  "C.S. Lewis wrote extensively on joy.

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Remember this cake from a post a couple of weeks ago? Dianne requested the recipe, as did a few others via email, so here you go! I originally posted it last year (in my sweet mother's handwriting as seen below) but it's been a while, and this recipe is definitely worth posting again. Enjoy!

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Look what I happened upon on CBD.com today... To celebrate the release of A Lancaster County Christmas by Suzanne Woods Fisher (a writing buddy I recently had the pleasure of meeting at ICRS in Atlanta), CBD is giving away a gift basket full of homemade Amish items.  To get details on this giveaway, simply visit this website and enter for a chance to win! Items included in the gift basket:

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(click on image to enlarge) Adding them to my TBR stack right now! Well, all except for one...

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Thank you to everyone for your sweet bday wishes over on Facebook yesterday. I had a wonderful day. Went to see the movie Crazy, Stupid Love, which I enjoyed. [No spoilers coming, I promise.] So many parts of the movie had me laughing out loud, then others tearing up, then others, admittedly, shaking my head at what Hollywood considers humorous or promotes as acceptable behavior. But all in all,

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The August 2nd selection in Jesus Calling (by Sarah Young) reads,  BRING ME THE SACRIFICE of your time: a most precious commodity. In this action-addicted world, few of My children take time to sit quietly in My Presence. But for those who do, blessings flow like streams of living water. I, the One from whom all blessings flow, am also blessed by our time together. This is a deep mystery; do not

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As I mentioned yesterday, I'm back from my annual brainstorming retreat in Idaho but am still flying high on the shared laughter and love. I consider myself doubly blessed to be included in this group of talented writers and altogether fabulous women. This is our ninth summer to meet together––hard to believe it's been that long––and I think this year might have been the best retreat yet.

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That's what I heard recently as my daughter and I went through airport security on our way to NYC. Then a kind and mannerly TSA screener escorted me to the dreaded glass booth where she instructed me to step on the rubber mat and put my feet exactly on the printed footprints. Meanwhile, Kelsey was snapping pictures with her camera, laughing hysterically and loving every minute of it! No matter

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Read more about sweet little Louie here, at Kevin and Amanda's blog. LOVE her blog! Kelsey and I "stalked her" in NYC a couple of weeks ago by visiting some of the bakeries she visited and eating some of the treats she recommended. Good move! Delish! I'm cleaning off my book shelves and have some books I'm giving away...  If you're interested in being included in the drawing, click here for

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Just downloaded the last of my pictures and thought I'd share while catching up on office work. It's great to be home––there's no place like it––but I really did love being with my writing buddies amidst all else. I met a new buddy this trip, Suzanne Woods Fisher, who writes Amish fiction. She and I happened to meet in the lobby on Tuesday morning as I was grabbing a latte, and I'm so glad we

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ICRS in Atlanta has been fantastic! And having my daughter Kelsey with me has made it all the better. Here are some glimpses from the past couple of days... Catching a smile on the ICRS floor today with Jeane Wynn of Wynn-Wynn Media Laughing with Tricia Goyer and Julie Quinn (B&H Publishing) at Tricia's booksigning. Grabbing a  hug from sweet Deb Raney, who I'll see again in September at ACFW

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I'm home from a wonderful trip to NYC with my daughter both for the RWA conference and for lots of sightseeing. We had such a memorable time together... We saw every building in NYC and then some! Lovely views!  We saw WICKED the first night we were there. Oh...fabulous! How have I lived all these years without seeing this musical? ; ) We visited a fabulous little bakery by the Today Show And we

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Today is busy! I'm finishing up some final tweaks to A Lasting Impression (more tweaks, I know...), then am packing and getting ready to head to New York City tomorrow for the 31st Annual Romance Writers of America conference. My daughter is going with me and I'm so excited. Not only for the conference but for the mother/daughter time. More on NYC and a cool "mobile barcode" here.... And did you

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Ever wonder why they're called the Smoky Mountains? The Smokies are named for the blue-gray mist that oftentimes hovers around the peaks and valleys. The Cherokee called the mountains shaconage or "place of the blue smoke." And the Smokies are where my family and I have spent the past few days. We're packing up this morning, as we speak, and are headed back to Nashville. The idea for the Great

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Love this kid's enthusiasm! And if you love reading first lines of novels, join me at Writes of Passage where I share some random first lines from novels on my TBR shelf.

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Look what jumped into my cart this morning while on a quick Costco run. But what a great way to get my "Natural Source of Flavanol Antioxidants." Yum! And growing locally at a Costco near you. (And why have I never heard of these before!)

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What a great story about reading...together. Love it! And here's a link to the book, if you're interested...

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Two GREAT books are currently available free in Kindle format on amazon.com. And remember, you don't have to have a Kindle to enjoy Kindle books. Download the software and start reading books on your laptop or computer today! No telling how long these will be available, so grab them quick (click the cover and you'll be taken to the link). And enjoy!         

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For all you writers out there. Oh so funny… I hate pitching to an agent or editor. And in 30 seconds? Yikes! I know my story, but I've never been pithy. Just ask my husband. Or better yet––my agent and editor. :(

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Everywhere I turn recently, it seems I'm reminded of how God "hems me in." Psalm 139 is a favorite, and I love verse five in particular. "You hem me in before and behind, and you lay your hand upon me." (NIV) I love how Eugene Peterson paraphrases verse five in The Message, "I look behind me and you're there, then up ahead and you're there too––your reassuring presence, coming and going." Last

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Woohoo!! Our son graduated with honors from Belmont University on Saturday and we couldn't be more proud! Had a wonderful day yesterday, then had his reception and party at the house today.  More fun! Here are some family pics following graduation… Our family Our kids Our kids again, doing what…I'm not exactly sure Proud parents with the graduate! Our family and my sweet Dad And the newly

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Do you know how you can hear a song and you're immediately transported back to a time and place? The song Flying Over Africa from the movie Out of Africa just came on as I was writing (it's in my Music to Write to playlist), and it took me back to Memphis 1985 when I had gallbladder surgery, and Mom came to stay with us to help take care of me since Joe was in doctoral school and working on his

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I'm still sprinting my way toward "The End" on rewrites of my next book, and I'm keeping some pretty late hours. I don't know why but I write best (and by that I mean I'm my most productive) between the hours of 10PM and 2AM. Maybe that's because those are the hours during which I first started writing. I was working outside the home at the time, so I'd put the kids to bed and then write from ten

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Happy Mother's Day to all you moms out there. I'm missing my precious Mom today and have already flipped through some pictures, remembering fun times we spent together, conversations we shared (especially in those last days), all while I'm also thinking of how the best is yet to come! And how she's praying me Home even now. I love you, Mom! Erma Bombeck possessed such fabulous wit and insight,

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Wow! What a fabulous new website––DailyCristo––from author Athol Dickson.  In summary, DailyCristo is a growing collection of links to fascinating articles and essays, with occasional commentary from a Christian perspective. It exists to inform, intrigue and inspire thinking believers who want to interact with the unbelieving world in highly relevant ways. DailyCristo matters for the reason

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Remember that great old song by Bread? Well if you do then you're old. ;) As I'm writing this, it's late on Monday night/Tuesday morning, and I've got another thirty pages or so of A Lasting Impression to edit and cut and tighten and slash and put back together and rearrange and stress eat over before heading to bed, so I'm going to share some quick pics from recent life and hop back to writing.

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Carl Boberg, a 26-year-old Swedish minister, wrote a poem in 1885 which he called "O Store Gud"––"O Mighty God." The words of the poem, literally translated into English, said: When I the world consider / Which Thou hast made by Thine almighty WordAnd how the webb of life Thou wisdom guideth / And all creation feedeth at Thy board.Then doth my soul burst forth in song of praise / Oh, great God,

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He is risen indeed! Praying your Easter is one filled with reminders of how much the Lord of Heaven and Earth loves you! He's conquered death and fills us with that same power to live a new and resurrected life. Thank you, Lord! My dear friend Robin (Lee Hatcher) shared "Dance Your Shoes Off" with me this morning. Hope you enjoy!

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How many words have you spoken so far today? Can you count them? 35? 100? 400? What about yesterday? And the day before? Watch a great clip on the power of words. And speaking of powerful words, check out the free Kindle version of THE MESSAGE NT with Psalms and Proverbs!

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I reached for my Dove Dark Chocolate Promise a little early today and got an extra special treat. I got a reminder of my precious Mom. This was one of her favorite sayings. She had it on a plaque in her kitchen (that nows hangs in Dad's "home" downstairs)… Thank you, Heavenly Father, for reminders that while this fleeting life has its share of pain and loss, it also has so many precious

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Here are some pics from our son's "surprise" 22nd birthday party tonight at Mellow Mushroom in Nashville. Well, at least it was a surprise until he recognized some of the cars parked along the side street at the restaurant. Ah well, the best laid plans. We had such fun! Don't you love the animal plates. LOL. I tell ya, I love our kids, and their friends are so neat too…   And last

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I've been listening to Mandisa's new album and oh…it's fabulous! I love the title track, and The Truth About Me, and Temporary Fills, and Lifeline, and well…every song on there is a gift. Treat yourself today! And if you're needing a little encouragement today, join me over at Writes of Passage for a hefty dose of fresh hope. And…HAPPY 22nd BIRTHDAY to our son, Kurt (pictured here with his

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