80 More Pages

by | Nov 10, 2009 | Writing

These books have seen a lot of use these past months. I’ve got 80 more pages to revise, and then I’ll be ready to finish all the submission packets. It reminds me of when I had to fill out separate forms for every school district when I was looking for a...

Frank L. Cole

by | Oct 25, 2009 | Interviews

Frank agreed to come visit all five local elementary schools this past week and I even talked him into being a guest on my blog. Thanks Frank! He is a fantastic presenter who involves the students and he is a very genuine person. I highly recommend him to visit your...

Book Giveaway

by | Oct 18, 2009 | Reading, Writing

I’ve enjoyed reading all your comments. It’s not too late to get in the drawing for your choice of one of these books. Go to this post and make a comment from now until Saturday morning.

H. B. Moore

by | Oct 14, 2009 | Interviews

Last January I tagged along with my husband to his business conference in Provo so I could do some clearance shopping. On my second day there I browsed a Deseret Book store without any children. For the first  time in ten years, I was free to read the back cover of...

Karen Jones Gowen

by | Oct 7, 2009 | Interviews, Writing

Karen Jones Gowen is the author of two recently published books. Her bio reads, “Karen Jones Gowen is a graduate of Brigham Young University and mother of ten. Born and raised in Central Illinois, she and her husband now live in South Jordan, Utah.”...

A Time and A Season

by | Sep 30, 2009 | Musings, Writing

Fall colors now dot the mountain view from my kitchen window. Each morning I wake to the crisp, clean smell of fall. The changing seasons signal a time for accounting in my own life, a time to reflect and set new goals. I’m grateful it comes four times a year...