I'm gearing up to begin judging writing contests. I just received my entries for the Laurie contest. I'm looking at young adult as well as historical entries. These should be fun. My son is reading Tim LeHaye books again. It really amazes me how he goes through books. Not tiny books, but thick books with… Continue reading What are you Reading Thursday?
Rumor Has It Wednesday
I'm caught up on my blog posts for the last week. I let them get away from me. 80 degrees today. Just sayin'! Picnics. Eating El fresco. Absorbing the sun despite the pollen count.
Random Thoughts Tuesday
Guest Author Monday
Please welcome today me, myself, and I, otherwise known as Leanne Tyler! Using History as a Backdrop Historical romances often utilize actual historical events to add flavor to the story. In Because of Rebecca the freeing of slaves via the Underground Railroad was a useful tool. It added a hint of danger for my heroine… Continue reading Guest Author Monday
Sunday Sundaes
Windy. Cool. Sun Shine. Wonderful day. Enjoy!
Play Date Saturday
Today I had the dueling headaches. What's that, you might ask? Migraine vs. Sinus. Wasn't sure which I was having at first. Came home extremely tired on Friday and laid down, took a nap. I never do that. However, even though I slept I didn't feel rested. That should have been clue #1 that it… Continue reading Play Date Saturday
TGIF…Heroes
I'd like to dedicate this post to the MFA students presenting their projects in a public reading this semester. They are doing such a fine job with them. I was blown away by the complexity of the story and character's lives in one. Hoping I can visit a few of the other readings scheduled. My… Continue reading TGIF…Heroes
What are You Reading Thursday
My teen son has started reading a new series. He tells me the first book is called Avalon. I tried looking it up to tell you more about it, but there are several books on Amazon that have Avalon in the title. So I'm not sure what the series is about. And I haven't had… Continue reading What are You Reading Thursday
Rumor Has It Wednesday
Next week I'll be presenting a workshop to the Creative Writers at the University of Tennessee called The Craft of Being a Hooker. No not the oldest profession, but the one where authors use the tools of marketing to draw the reader in.
Random Thoughts Tuesday
Had an awesome free lunch today at Club LeCont downtown. Free car service to and from the venue. Really enjoyed it. Snow was predicted for today and it came for those areas affected. And it is now snowing here. Maybe that wasn't flowers from the pear trees we saw flying around earlier. But I do… Continue reading Random Thoughts Tuesday
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