Book Related, My Writing Journey, Prequel

Princess Caityn Tells Her Story

So, I was searching through my plethora of notebooks, looking for a story I'd started writing a few years ago. Instead of the story for which I searched I came across this little bit. I didn't date it so I have no idea when I wrote it. (nice memory, right?) It's written from Caityn's perspective.… Continue reading Princess Caityn Tells Her Story

My Writing Journey

Bedtime Story

Okay, preparing for bed tonight gave opportunity to pull a story out of my brain and lay it bare before my boys. It was all spur of the moment stuff. The boys found it amusing (many jokes were cracked throughout), but they also got something else out of it that will subtly stay with them for… Continue reading Bedtime Story

I think it's neat, Personal Life Tidbits

“Serve Your Family.”

There was a 60Minutes spotlight on Frank Hall, who became known as the hero he's always been two years ago during the shooting at Chardon High. He doesn't think of himself that way, but he is; he risked his life to protect the kids in that room, standing in the gap. What happened there and at many,… Continue reading “Serve Your Family.”

Book Related, My Writing Journey, Personal Life Tidbits

Proof Copy Arrived!

I told you on Monday that when the proof copy for The Beauty Thief showed up I'd let you have a sneak peek at the book! It came yesterday evening, but I was so wrapped up in my feelings of shock, seeing my story look so professional and REAL that I couldn't stop ogling it… Continue reading Proof Copy Arrived!

Book Related, My Writing Journey

Sneaky Quote

It's not a sneaky quote so much as a sneak peek quote.  This is a snippet from The Beauty Thief that my editor appreciated. I appreciate her for appreciating it! It's one of the most important paragraphs from the book . . .   This is my photograph and artwork as well. 🙂 I hope you… Continue reading Sneaky Quote