So I’m driving down the street and, yes, singing out loud in my car, when I spot this sign in a neighbor’s yard: Yes, I did indeed hide behind a tree and my friend while taking this photo.In case you can’t read it, it says “Vote NO on Zombie Rights.” Is that awesome or what? I LOLed, for sure. (Or …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Margaret Daley
Today, I get the fun of welcoming author Margaret Daley to Tag(g)lines! I’ve read a number of Margaret’s books–but not all 83 yet! 83! Her topic today is such a good one–issue-driven books and an author’s passion for what she’s writing about. I love hearing why authors choose to write about different topics and issues. And I love mulling over …
My book has a name + Ollie photos = happy Monday!
Can we play “Indulge Melissa” for just a few minutes as I share two happy thoughts? My book has a title! It’s officially official as of last week that my debut novel, releasing next fall from Bethany House, is titled Made to Last. Hooray! I got to visit Ollie over the weekend. If you’re new here, you need to know …
God is in the right now.
Photo credit:stock.xchng On Monday I asked the random question, “If you could spend one week either in the past or in the future, which would you choose?”I loved the answers, and the consensus seemed to be the past. As for me, I’m pretty sure I’d choose the past as well…for a somewhat silly reason. I’ve always wondered what kind of …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Krista Phillips
Welcome Mat Wednesday is back! And today we’re throwing out the welcome mat for awesome debut author Krista Phillips.Krista’s first book, Sandwich with a Side of Romance, came out last month from Abingdon Press. I had the fun of meeting Krista at the ACFW Conference. And I’m tickled pink (fine, pale white as usual) to have her here today!Now, about …
Backward or forward?
Question time! I had about an hour’s drive over the weekend, and I spent half the drive contemplating the question below. Real deep thinker here, yes. But seriously, I thought long and hard about my own answer…and then got to thinking it might be a fun question to pose on a Monday blog. (Since, after all, anything goes on Mondays …
31 Things I Might Do…now that I’m 31.
It’s supposed to be devo day today. But then, Monday was supposed to be random day. And Wednesday was supposed to be Welcome Mat guest day. None of which actually happened. Monday was more devotional and Wednesday was pure ACFW nostalgia. So today we’re going full out random. I promise to get back on schedule next week. But for now… …
No Welcome Mat Today…An ACFW Video Instead!
Yes, yes, usually on Wednesdays we welcome guests around here and it’s always one of my favorite parts of the week. But I’m switching things up just a teensy bit today with a video of ACFW highlights. Don’t worry, though. Welcome Mat Wednesday will be back in full swing next week with the wonderful Krista Phillips. I can’t wait!For now, …
ACFW is over. Wah!
Since staying at Alena’s house pre-conference and then rooming with her at the conference, I’ve pretty much decided she needs to move into my spare bedroom. 🙂 I had great intentions of writing an ACFW recap post today. Alas, great intentions do not blog posts make.Instead, I’m going to keep it short and sweet and say simply this: I loved …
Special post: Crazy, awesome, dream-come-true news!
I know it’s not Monday, Wednesday, or Friday…and I know yesterday I said I wouldn’t be posting the rest if the week. BUT as of today I’m able to share something and I can’t wait any longer! I’ve almost gnawed off my bottom lip in anticipation of sharing this news over the past couple months. But I’m all about being …