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because every author needs a special book signing pen!

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special book signing pen

Look what I got for Christmas! Santa (John) was good to me.

Before Christmas, I looked for an interesting pen at the New York Public Library gift shop. I wanted a special pen, one specifically to be used at book signings. I didn’t buy anything (although the shop was very cool). And can I just say, the New York Public Library is GORGEOUS. Built in 1911, it’s a research library only. Books can be checked out the branch library just across the street. And by street, I mean 5th Avenue.Continue Reading

about the Setting for my Novel…

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Setting: The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee

Today I’m discussing the setting for my novel, The Accidental Salvation of Gracie Lee. First of all, the definition of setting… Setting includes the environment and surroundings of a story. From A. A. Milne’s 100 Acre Woods to Henry’s hospital bed in Hemingway’s A Farewell to Arms, the setting includes the landscape and time period as well as items on the kitchen counter.

The setting for my book is rural Mississippi County, Arkansas, the place I grew up. In my story, not only does the setting provides background information and paint a picture of the place, but the setting is integral to the story, affecting tone and mood. At least I hope you’ll find that to be true.Continue Reading

Welcome to my author website!

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my author website!!

I know what many of you are thinking, not that I’m omniscient or anything. Why on earth does she need an author website? Am I right? Because, silly, this is all about my new book (and future books).

Oh, there’s so much to know about this whole publishing thing. Certainly more than I realized. Kudos to those who manage to self-publish. I don’t know how they pull it off. Seriously.

When you have a chance, I hope you’ll check out all the features on my website and let me know what you think. I’m still tweaking it a bit, and I’m certainly open to feedback. My goal is to make each page on the menu engaging with information not found anywhere else.Continue Reading

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