Inspiration
As I am temporarily between projects, I am devouring new books. Some, of course, are only new to me--you may well have read them. Every Tuesday, I head for Audible.com Today's listen is "The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho, though I am nearly through. On the playlist...
Winners and More on the List of 20
Our winners are: Maria Sanchez and Candy Charville. Congratulations, both of you. To recap: each week, two winners will be chosen at random from the comment section of this blog. Each winner will receive an autographed copy of my latest release, and their names...
Makin’ A List and Checkin’ It Twice
No, I'm not getting ready for Christmas in March. 🙂 I'm making a list of things I need to do to work as efficiently as possible and write good books, plus more personal things, like consistent exercise, etc. Examples: I'll be writing "The Wager" next, and this is...
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
It's true. My heroes have always been cowboys, and they probably always will. #1, of course, is my late, great dad, Grady "Skip" Lael. This month, on March 21, my new contemporary western romance, "Forever A Hero", will be available wherever books are sold, as...
The Book is Done!
Well, mostly done. There will be revisions, but the story is complete. I finished yesterday afternoon, and I think I was in shock for the rest of the evening. I made supper, took a relaxing bath, went to bed and listened to a good part of Naomi Judd's new book,...
Winners and More Rambling
This week, our winners are: Donna Morrow and Eugenia Riddick. Each of you will receive an autographed book. As usual, there is a new contest underway right now--to enter, you simply need to comment, and you're in. Two winners will be selected at random, notified,...
Here I Go Again
Well, my friends, I'm back to the blog. I haven't been ill, just very busy with the book and my attempts to keep a bad cold at bay. There were days when I seemed to be winning, and days when the cold was topping the scoreboard. Today, I'd have to say it's a draw....
On the Home Stretch
In approximately one week, I will have finished the initial draft of "North of Eden". It was been a long pull--the word count is 120,000 words--difficult at times, thrilling at other times. As you know from recent blogs, I fell in love with the characters--they are...
Happy Valentine’s Day!
Before we get into the day of hearts and flowers, I'll announce this week's winners. (What? It's not Monday?) Congratulations to: Joann Quijada and Shelley Anderson. If you didn't win, keep trying--comment and you're entered. As always, the winners will be chosen at...
An Old Favorite
Today, when I wasn't writing, I was listening to an old favorite book of mine, "The Girl of the Limberlost", by Gene Stratton-Porter. I first read this book when I was very young, and I loved it dearly. When it came up on Audible, I downloaded it, and I'm enjoying...
New Book Day and Why I Love Words
Tuesday is the day new books go on sale, whether audio, digital, or in print. Little wonder, with my hunger for books, books and more books, that it's my favorite. (Well, okay, tied with the other six, which all have engaging qualities of their own.) I mostly buy...
Let It Snow
After all, it will anyway! This week's winners are Barbara Callahan and Sandy. Congratulations to both of you. Each week, two winners are chosen at random from the comments, Each will be notified by Super Jen, announced on the blog, and presented with autographed...