Five things I thought about during my morning run:
1. Okay. I’d hadn’t planned to run today. But when I took the dog for her walk this morning, I was blown away. The morning is so gorgeous. Perfect for a run. 2. So I’m squeezing it in before I get ready for my signing today. ( B &N Harrisonburg.) 3. I’m trying not to obsess too much about SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS, but I can’t help checking the rankings and such a few times a day. 4. Oh. Isn’t obsess a great word? 5. I’m guest posting today on Karen...
Read MoreCountry Girls Want Red Shoes, too
As you all know, my know my first book is out. (Yay!) SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS has gotten some great reviews—one from the Library Journal. It also was chosen by Jules, the B & N Mystery expert as one of his favorite mysteries for the Nook. Very cool. As for me, I’m gearing up to visit the Harrisonburg B & N to sign books on Saturday at 2:00. Last weekend, we held a book launch party at a local independent book store, Stone Soup Books, Waynesboro, Va. At one point, I decided I wanted...
Read MoreParties, Giveaways, and Accolades!
Today, Jen on the Edge wrote a blog post about SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS is doing a little giveaway. Speaking of giveaways, my publisher, Kensington Books, is giving away an actual scrapbook page designed by me, plus a $25.00 scrapbooking gift card. Other news: The mystery expert on B & N has selected SCRAPBOOK OF SECRETS as one of the best new e-book mysteries! Woot! I’m so excited about this. I had a fabulous launch party on Saturday at Stone Soup Books, here in Waynesboro, and my...
Read MoreFive things I thought about during my morning run, PLUS:
1. Interesting, sparkling, bright sun patterns on the track. 2. That woman that keeps passing me is totally ripped. 3. Switching from Alison Kraus to Ricki Lee Jones. I love them both, but sometimes changing the music helps keep my mind off the running. 4. The gym has been packed recently. There was barely any space at last night’s Zumba class. 5. My guest posts and giveaways. I am blogging as Annie Chamovitz here. I am blogging as myself here and here. heh. Of course, I’m blogging...
Read MoreMore chances to win a copy of Scrapbook of Secrets!
The theme this week seems to be GIVEAWAY. My publisher has generously donated a few books for the bloggers on my “tour” to offer folks as prizes. I hope you will take advantage of it. Then, of course, please help spread the word if you like the book. Today, I’m also hosting a little Love Poem contest on my Facebook author page. I’ll give away copies of the book and little Valentine’s Card Making kits. Please join me. Here are the blogs I’m on today. Check...
Read MoreMy “Honey” e-Book Free, This Week ONLY
As a part of my launch for “Scrapbook of Secrets: A Cumberland Creek Mystery,” I’m offering my e-book for free this week only. “Honey, I’m Sorry I Killed Your Aquasaurs (and other short essay on the parenting life) is a compilation of my now-defunct newspaper column. Please download and let me know what you think.
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