For an author, there are few things as exciting as her first book launch. Add to that the holiday hustle and bustle and all the giddiness that surrounds this wonderful season of giving, and you have the perfect recipe for the best Christmas ever. This bookish dream is about to become a reality! It’s a time of expectancy and delight …
Thanksgiving Rewind (and Giveaway Winner)
Today as we bask in the afterglow of turkey and pumpkin pie, I pray that you and yours had a Happy Thanksgiving! While many braved Black Friday sales, I hunkered down at home and enjoyed family, food, and fellowship. I didn’t miss the cool, rainy weather or the mad dash between stores that boasted “once in a lifetime bargains,” but …
An Ozarks Thanksgiving… Mountain Brook Ink Holiday Blog Tour Stop #21
Welcome to Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 Holiday Blog Tour! We’re thrilled you’ve decided to join us on this month-long journey of family, friends, traditions, and memories. Now, as we approach the end of November, we hope you’ve enjoyed visiting with us as much as we’ve delighted in your presence. As our reader, you have done so much to pour into …
Four Reasons I Love Connecting With You on Instagram
About three months ago I did something I thought I’d never do. I jumped on the Instagram train. That’s right. I threw on my Sunday best and climbed aboard the photo/video sharing platform that boasts over one billion monthly users. I have to say—I’m loving the ride! I hope you’ll join me. Until recently, I felt no need to add …
Join Us for the 2018 Mountain Brook Ink Holiday Blog Tour
Today I’m so excited to announce Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 holiday blog tour! MBI’s holiday blog tour begins this Sunday, October 28th, with posts scheduled daily through Wednesday, November 21st. (Click-to-Tweet) During the tour, Mountain Brook Ink authors will spread holiday cheer through stories, memories, and traditions. Blog stops will feature a different MBI author each day and there will …
October Housekeeping and the Birth of a Book Baby
There are some seasons that linger and dance around the fringe of our subconscious while others slip quietly past and yield, with some reluctance, to the next one in line. (Click-to-Tweet) Spring and summer were both of those for me. Now October’s here and I’m back in the blogging saddle and about to birth a book baby! (Say that one …
The Gift of a Creative Imagination via Richard Spillman
Imagination is a fascinating thing and it’s something that writers use quite liberally. We love to create! Regardless of our profession or creative leanings, God’s gifted each of us with the drive to do something. We may explore different paths or pursue unique talents, but at the heart of our quests is God’s ever-present prodding. Too, He nudges us to …
Not Your Average Romance Novel via Angela Ruth Strong
Do you have some thoughts about romance novels? I’m sure you do! Today, please help me welcome Angela Ruth Strong as she dishes a delightful side of romance. ♥ Angela, take it away! Even though I write romance, I often cringe when reading blurbs or excerpts for other romance novels. I love talking about love, but so often these love …
To Face Our Fear via Patti Jo Moore
Today I’d like to welcome talented author and friend Patti Jo Moore. Patti Jo, take it away! I am thrilled to be guest-blogging on Cynthia’s blog today! I have a confession: I had another blog post written on a completely different topic. Then—as I was thinking about my second book that released earlier this summer—a new topic lingered in …
August Update and Fun Things Ahead
It’s wonderful to be back with you today! Thanks for extending grace during my blogging respite of the past several months. While, technically, I’m still on hiatus. I wanted to share a brief update with a few end-of-the-summer tidbits, some book news, and a couple other fun things. (Click-to-Tweet) I’m now about four months or so from my launch date—January …