I’ve asked J.R. Duren to drop by today. He’s written a book about men- from scientists, artists, presidents and missionaries- who have inspired others, to live boldly like lions. I love reading biographies and hope you will check out his book, Living Like Lions. It’s a perfect gift for the man in your life. -Tell […]
Archives for July 2016
A Dusty Picnic for One
It was the summer between my senior year in high school and freshman year in college. To earn money for college, I took a job as a third cook at a Girl Scout camp, located in the mountains above the Pacific Ocean. On one of my days off, I found myself sitting at the end […]
Interview with Character, Ally Cervantes
Ever tried to interview the protagonist of a novel, especially your own character? Here’s my stab at it. Let me introduce you to Ally Cervantes as interviewed by a local paper: A young twenty something young man, Jason Redding, newspaper reporter from The Traverse City Record Eagle, (a larger town near Lake Surrender, Michigan) has […]
Kathryn Sue Moore – Guest Interview
I’m thrilled to be able to host Michigan author Kathryn Sue Moore today as it’s one of my favorite states. On top of that she writes about NASCAR, very big in North Carolina where I live. Combine that with a romance and you have an unbeatable combination- racing for the men and a love story […]
Who’s in Charge of America’s Language?
This question came up a while ago when I was talking to my sister. I asked her if she remembered how when we were growing up, people who died, passed away. They changed places, not here but away, as in going away to one’s eternal resting place. But now people just pass. What does that […]
Showing a House
You want to see a sweet young mom turn into a raving manic? Or, a successful business man be reduced to a puddle of worry? Try listing and selling a house. A darling mama of two can overnight turn into the female version of the Hulk as she barks orders for children to clean their […]