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Joey’s Christmas Letter
I wrote this little story in 1997 for our local electric co-op magazine. I’ve shared it on here a few times, but since I still haven’t written that new one that I keep saying I’m going to write, here...
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My Dad
Today was my dad’s birthday. It’s been a while since I was able to tell him happy birthday in person. He died of pancreatic cancer in 1986. That’s one of those cancer diagnosis you don’t want to hear....
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Turning the Calendar
Happy New Year! Turning the calendar from December to January is always a good time to think about the last year and consider what might be on the way in the coming year. Of course, we can’t know the...
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Reading Aloud
Have you ever shared a book with someone by reading it aloud to them? I’m sure you have to your children and your grandchildren. I know I did. I loved those storybook reading times at night when my...
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One Word Resolutions
“Approach the new year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” ~Michael Josephson Choose a word. That’s the advice that’s been going around on the internet and with self help...
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What Happens Next???
One of the most fun things about being a writer is getting notes, messages and letters from readers. When I had my first book published a long time ago, any message I got from a reader came by mail...
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The Edge of a Story Cliff
Begin at the beginning and go on till you come to the end; then stop. (Lewis Carroll) How to begin? How do you begin anything that must be done? A long journey – by taking the first step. An...
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Mother Nature Putting on a Show
Winter showed up around here last night in a hurry. The weather forecasters even had a new word for winter – Flash Freeze. That was what it did last night and then the rain turned to snow. Woke up...
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Angels at the Crossroads
For He shall give His angels charge over you, to keep you in all your ways. In their hands they shall bear you up, lest you dash your foot against a stone. Psalm 91:11-12 (NKJ) Fourteen years ago my...
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Taking the Challenge to Write Jerry’s Story
Jerry and Ann I was one of those kids who wanted to be a writer as soon as I started spelling out words. I love writing stories and I’ve been doing it a long time. Not always successfully. I’ve had...
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A Promise to Publish
“I purchased this book at the recommendation of my Mom & sister who heard Mr. Shepherd speak & give his testimony, then read the book. I didn’t realize that once I started reading I wouldn’t...
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A February Spring Day
The February sunshine steeps your boughs and tints the buds and swells the leaves within. ~William Cullen Bryant Sometimes Mother Nature gives us a wintertime gift. We got such a gift today here in...
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The Strange Phenomenon of Wordnesia
Wordnesia: That strange phenomenon of blanking on the spelling or meaning of a common word. Have you ever blanked out on a word that you were writing? You know the word but suddenly you have no idea...
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Some Valentine’s Day History
Romance will be in the air this week with Valentine’s Day on Thursday. People will be searching for cards with hearts and guys will be carrying flowers and candy to their sweethearts. But do you know...
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Valentines from Nature
I enjoy celebrating Valentine’s Day. It’s a nice way to say you’re thinking about your family, someone special, or dear friends. ~Camila Alves Perhaps romance is in the air on this Valentine’s Day....
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Names and Nicknames
Back in December I posted a piece called “What’s in a Name?” I was trying to decide on the names of the main characters in my work in progress. I did pick the female character’s name. I’ve changed the...
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Behind the Scenes of Angel Sister
My book, Angel Sister is on e-book sale this week. You can grab a copy for your e-reader for less than one dollar. 99 cents on some sites. 79 cents on others. I can’t even begin to come up with a...
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“My Name is Lorena Birdsong”
Angel Sister is still on e-book sale for a few more days, but the sale is almost over. The book was featured on BookBub and had a sweet run on Amazon Kindle to be a number one seller in Christian...
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Meeting Sweethearts at the Animal Shelter
I sent out a newsletter last week with some book news (mainly that Angel Sister was on e-book sale for cheap, cheap, cheap, but the sale may end tomorrow.) I always have a giveaway in a newsletter,...
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All’s Well that Ends Well
I had such fun reading the “how we met” stories that many of you sent in when you entered my Valentine month giveaway. Churches were a hot spot for finding a sweetheart. Next were workplaces and...
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