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Category Archives: My Books
A Trip Back Home
On February 11, I will be at a book signing in Danville, Iowa, at their public library. This will be my first in that area, though I spent many hours in the Danville Elementary School. Half of my student teaching … Continue reading
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Tagged book signing, Burlington, Danville, friends, Iowa, library, Reading Consultant, teaching
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Book Expo of America 2016
In May one of my books will be featured at the Great Book Expo of America 2016 in Chicago, Illinois. This will be my first exposure for my books at one of these events, so I do not know what to expect. … Continue reading
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Tagged audience, book event, Chicago, event, expo, Illinois, increase sales, international, LitFire Publishing, marketing, mystery, new experience, opportunity, republish, republished, self-publishing
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Iowa Authors Interview
Recently a friend invited me to take part in an interview he is filming for Iowa Authors. He plans to air this session on PBS, a channel that features information about Iowa. He invited many authors from across Iowa, and … Continue reading
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Tagged author program, filming, interview, opportunity, PBS, production, television
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WHEN DOORS SLAM SHUT
On Saturday, July 18, I went to my book signing in the Mount Ayr Public Library from 11:00 – 2:00 pm. It took place during Ayr Days as planned and advertised. However, though five people entered the library area, only … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, My Books
Tagged book signing, disappointment, evaluate, event, expense, literate, love of reading, love of writing, ministry, new direction, open door, opportunities, questions raised, reasons, talents
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Writing Career On Hold
There are times in our lives when the unexpected happens. During those times, careers go on hold for a while. Last September was one such time for me, and I couldn’t finish editing my second and third novels that I … Continue reading
Posted in Faith, Family, My Books
Tagged career on hold, death, grief, held me close, hopitalized, illness, infection, Jesus, Lord, never leave me, passing, sleep, strength, surgeon, surgery, trust the new surgeon, weakness, writing halted, writing resumed
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MOUNT AYR BOOK SIGNING SCHEDULED
Here it is the end of June already. Time seems to fly by faster all the time. The Fourth of July celebration is next week, and then it’s time for my next book signing of the year! During Mount Ayr … Continue reading
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Burlington Book Signing – Home Again
What a beautiful day for a book signing! Many times during Burlington Steamboat Days, heavy rains and storms interrupt the open-air programs down on the waterfront. This time, it was mostly rain-free! The parade passed in front of the Burlington … Continue reading
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Tagged book signing, Burlington By the Book, Burlington Steamboat Days, classmates, famiy, Finding Heath Young Lighthouse Keeper, friends, home, Lighthouse Series Books, Mystery at London Ledge Lighthouse A Haunting Encounter, new books, surprises, Terror at Twin Lights Lighthouse Missing!
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My Two New Books – Published in Time for Easter!
Great news! My second and third books are now for sale! These are both mysteries, my favorite genre. Each setting is a different lighthouse in present day, and I hope you will love the stories as much as I do! … Continue reading
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Tagged artifacts, Connecticut, encounter, ghosts, haunting, historical, kidnapping, lighthouses, London Ledge, lost at sea, missing, mysteries, Navesink, New Jersey, Rhode Island, terror, Twin Lights, violent storm
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