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Book News: New Headshot and more!

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time for a new headshot

Book News:

With a new book release just around the corner, the time has come for a new headshot. I am NOT a fan of having to get a new headshot, but I believe it’s a good idea to have an updated picture for a brand new book. And a selfie from my iPhone won’t do for print and digital use. It has to be a high resolution photo.

The good news—my husband agreed to take my picture. He has a real camera, and he recently completed a couple of photography classes at the University of Arkansas. I’m all for saving money.

The husband rate is good ?.Continue Reading

Sunday Letter: 01.27.19

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Sunday Letter

Dear Sunday Letter friends,

Tomorrow is the official three-year anniversary of the launch of my first book. I say first book like I have a second book. LOL. This is the power of positive thinking and possibly how fake news starts.

No seriously, I WILL have a second book come hell or high water. If you stick around, you’ll be the first to hear about it. (And be sure to subscribe to my quarterly-ish newsletter.)

As I said last week, I’ve been obsessed with editing said second book. In fact, the entire month of January has disappeared within the words of my manuscript. Words I’ve dissected, deleted, added, moved, debated, stared at until they don’t look like words at all.

The truth is I’ve found little time to blog lately. And I need to find better balance. I sure could use a Time-Turner, like the one Hermione Granger had. If anyone could loan me one for a month or so, I’d be ever so grateful. Don’t know what I’m talking about? Well, that’s just ?.Continue Reading

Recipe for a delicious Book Launch Party

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Recipe for a book launch party!

(Note: I was chosen to host a party as part of a #SoapboxInfluenceCampaign and compensated to do so. Opinions are my own.)

Today I’m excited to share with you my recipe for a book launch party. It’s a failsafe recipe in my opinion with classic ingredients that will culminate in a delicious time for all. The recipe involves Ghirardelli Chocolate and Josh Cellars wine (#ASweetPairing) along with a few other magical elements.Continue Reading

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