Welcome to the Autumn 2014 Scavenger Hunt! You have arrived at Stop #8. The hunt begins at noon (Mountain Time Zone) on October 17, 2014. You may have arrived here before the start which could mean all of the sites aren’t ready quite yet. Once the official start has begun, you should go to… [Continue Reading]
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The Balance Between Mom and Writer
I started writing when my kids were five, two, and a newborn, and I was starting my first year of homeschool. My husband was in college and worked at night. We were poor. LOL. I started writing during naptime, but by the time I started getting book contracts, my kids were too old for naps,… [Continue Reading]
Why Think About Christmas in September?
Why Think About Christmas in September? What do you think about when you think of childhood Christmases? I think of thick, fat snowflakes falling down. Driving to my grandparents’ mobile home. Sitting by the woodstove, eating homemade enchiladas, and opening a large pile of presents. I grew up in a small, mill town of Weed,… [Continue Reading]
The Lulu Tree Boutique! (& Giveaway!)
The Lulu Tree Boutique! (& Giveaway!) *Please note, friends: This post is long. But, would you take time read it, for me? For all the precious Ugandan mamas who need your help? And then, would you consider sharing the post so others might help too? There’s even a giveaway at the bottom! Thank you. From… [Continue Reading]
Messy Beautiful Love: Book Giveaway & Author Interview
Messy Beautiful Love: Interview & Book Giveaway You may be familiar with one of my favorite bloggers, Darlene Schacht, also known as the TimeWarpWife. I’m happy to announce that Darlene’s book is releasing tomorrow! To celebrate, I’m giving away 3 copies of her books and letting you know a little more about why I’m so excited about… [Continue Reading]
September Book Giveaway!
September Book Giveaway! Winners announced on September 19th! 10 winners will receive 2 books of mine: Generation NeXt Parenting & Generation NeXt Marriage. Enter the raffle below (as many times as you’d like) to win. Only those in the U.S. are eligible to win. a Rafflecopter giveaway Are you new here? You might want to subscribe to my… [Continue Reading]
Writing a True Story of Depression and Hope
Writing a True Story of Depression and Hope Like everyone else, I was heartbroken to hear about the death of Robin Williams. I remember first falling in love with him when he played Mork on Mork and Mindy. I remember playing with the other kids in 5th grade saying, “Na-Nu Na-Nu.” Hearing of his… [Continue Reading]
How to Get Past the Blank Page
One of the most common questions I get from aspiring writers is, “How do I start?” The ideas are in their heads, but the problem is getting them on paper. Whether you are writing magazine articles, story stories, novels, or even homework assignments, here are some tips for improving on the blank page. 1) Sift… [Continue Reading]
Go Behind-the-Scenes of ‘A Christmas Gift for Rose’ Brunch
This past holiday season, fifty of my friends and readers across the country held a brunch and book-club meeting for A Christmas Gift for Rose! I’ve loved getting emails with responses both from hosts and participants either who were introduced to the first book they’ve read by me or who loved the twentieth book they’ve read… [Continue Reading]
Buy My Newest Book for $2.99!
Working at home while raising kids and juggling a career and family responsibilities is no easy feat, am I right WAHMs? With three adopted kiddos in our house, I’m beyond busy, between parenting, homeschooling, writing, cooking, doing loads of laundry. That’s why I compiled my new book, Balanced—to help all you WAHMs learn to balance your many… [Continue Reading]
Books on Sale | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5
Right now for a limited time, three of my books are on super sale! For a list of all my books you can buy digitally and physically, check out my book page. *Please note: Before you purchase one of these books for the price listed below, check to see if the sale price still applies…. [Continue Reading]