Below you'll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as “Heartfelt homespun fiction”
Like many of you, I grew up during the “simpler times.” At least that’s how it seemed to me when I was a little girl. (I’m sure my mama and daddy had a different perspective.) Life was less harried and moved at a slower pace. Until my pre-teen years I lived in a small town in a small house and attended a …
In today’s world where we’re surrounded with a buffet of opportunity, I’m always intrigued by people’s choices. “Branding” and the methodology behind it fascinates me. Why do certain brands work? Why do others go south? How successful is rebranding when confidence is compromised? As a writer, I’m conscientious of everything that goes into my work. My website. This blog. What …
When selecting a book to read or buy, like most folks, my eyes automatically scan the cover for telltale clues about the book’s content. Many times if the cover art is intriguing, I’ll give the book a second glance and I’ll at least peruse the book a little longer. I’ll probably read the back cover copy and get a feel for the …
I enjoy summertime and all there is to do in the Ozarks. It’s a unique region—one with a vibrant history, some cultural diversity, and a host of friendly folks. Life moves at a different pace in my neck of the woods. We work hard, but we also know how to have fun. (The Ozarks are the beautiful backdrop for my …
Happy Monday! I know. Sometimes it’s hard to hop back in the saddle again after a few days off. However, since we must, I hope your week is off to a great start! Here in my neck of the woods, we’re in for a delightful weather change this week. (Of course, in the Ozarks we’ve come to expect this.) The …
First impressions are everything. So are second ones, third ones, and ones that others will remember 10 years from now. What comes to mind when others hear your name? What feelings will your name generate? Will you leave folks with a mac and cheese kind of warmth or will folks feel the need to wipe off the persimmon residue? Recently, …
Until about 6th grade, I grew up in Small-town USA. It was a sleepy, little town defined by traditional values and faith. With a reverent sense of hearth and home, we had our share of eccentrics and ordinaries. Everyone knew everyone and we knew all the juicy tidbits about everyone whether we wanted to or not. We knew who our …
Beginning today through January 3rd, 2014 I’m on a blogging break. I’ll miss you! The winner of my December giveaway is: Andrew B. Congratulations, Andrew! Please contact me ASAP with a mailing address so I can get your fabulous goodies in the mail to you. To My Readers… 2013 has been a busy year. I started new writing projects and …
I love romance! (I better since I write it.) I particularly adore those swoon-worthy, heart-stopping, jaw-dropping, knee-knocking kinds of moments that leave me breathless in a good way. In our reality T.V. world where romance seems to be more about shock value than the sanctity of what God intended, it’s refreshing when books and movies get it right. By “get …
They say the way to a man’s heart is through his wife’s kitchen. Or is it the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach? (I’ve heard it both ways.) I’ve not tested this theory intentionally, but I do believe there’s some truth to those statements. I mean, what normal, red-blooded man doesn’t like a warm slice of bread baked …
