Category Archives: Sundays in Fredericksburg

TIME TRAVEL–for research

It’s no secret that I love research. Of course, my husband may have a differing opinion, especially when supper is late because I’ve been “time traveling.” Since I write historical fiction, sometimes it’s not easy finding the details I need … Continue reading

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Thanks for joining my party!

Thank you for celebrating with me! Winning the Inspirational Readers Choice Award has been such a thrill, and sharing it with my readers is only right since my readers are the ones who made it possible. I have drawn three … Continue reading

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CELEBRATE WITH ME!!

Two weeks ago, I was honored—not to mention thrilled out of my socks!—to received notification my novella, Hope’s Dwelling Place, had won the Inspirational Readers Choice Award. Since I couldn’t be present when the winners were announced in San Antonio, … Continue reading

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PACKING UP

In just a few more days, I’ll be heading out to join some of my writing buddies for a week of brainstorming, research, book signings, and lots of hugs and laughter. My “to do” list was getting too long and … Continue reading

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THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE–a writer’s tools

I will tell you right here that this post is NOT original. I didn’t write it, although I wish I had. I suspect it was written by a retired English teacher who was bored. Homographs are words of like spelling … Continue reading

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AND THE WINNER IS . . . .

Thanks, everyone, for helping me celebrate my first book signing. It was a blast! I had my friend draw the winning name for a free copy of SUNDAYS IN FREDERICKSBURG, and the winner is Rhonda White. Rhonda, I’ll contact you … Continue reading

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MY FIRST BOOKSIGNING

With the release of my first novella, Hope’s Dwelling Place—part of the SUNDAYS IN FREDERICKSBURG collection, Lifeway Christian Store at the Mall of Georgia in Buford, GA is hosting my very first book signing. I’ve been planning special vintage touches … Continue reading

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NEW SPRING RELEASE

Calendar alert! It’s SPRING! What is your favorite thing about springtime? For many, especially those who have been inundated with more snow than they care to measure, spring means relief from the icy conditions. Others love the first blooms of … Continue reading

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