
| February Web Contest There's nothing more American than candy conversation hearts. Those colorful candies date back to the year 1902. Though the mottos and flavors continue to evolve (among this year's flavors are green apple and blue raspberry), the candy has remained the same except for one thing. Name one of the other shapes and you'll be entered to win an Amazon gift card and a signed book. Winners announced Feb. 28th. The company used to make other shapes besides hearts. The company first tried out some keen shapes like baseballs and horseshoes. And the winner is.....Tara! |


| A killer party! Attended the fabulous Penny Warner's book launch party. She's a wonderful author and a truly fine person. Pick up her book if you enjoy a rollicking, smart and sassy mystery! |

| Looking for just the right book but not sure where to look? Check out The Borrowed Book, a website designed specifically for readers and writers of fine books and devotionals! On Mondays, meet the finest debut authors Christian fiction has to offer. Wednesdays and Thursdays, read interviews with your favorite authors or browse excerpts from many of the latest books. Not into fiction? Then stop by on Tuesdays when writers of non-fiction and devotionals will be the featured guests. Created by award-winning author and speaker, Elizabeth Ludwig, The Borrowed Book offers readers the chance to meet some of their favorite authors, catch up on the latest books, and sign up for weekly drawings and prizes. Rest assured, this isn’t your average writer’s blog. The Borrowed Book was designed with the book-lover in mind…you. |

| Uber authors Penny Warner, Diana Orgain and yours truly! |
| March Web Contest Okay peeps! How about a contest to give a little help to a struggling suspense author? I've written books that take place in remote Alaska, the Arizona desert, the rugged Washington Cascades and a middle of nowhere Oregon wilderness. I'm looking to start a two book series that will be linked but I'm stumped about what the setting should be. Tell me where you think a good setting for a suspense novel would be and I'll enter you in this month's contest to win a Border's Gift Card (redeemable online or in stores). Winners announced on March 31st. |
| Okay, so you're not twenty any more. Maybe Boomer Lit is right for you. Check out the article. Nice insight from uber boomer Debbie Macomber. Boomer lit : Romancing the Middle Aged Reader |