Big, big thanks to everyone who voted for Just Breeze in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll. Breeze came in second in Young Adult Novels, fifth in Cover Art, and eighth in Illustrated Art that I didn't know she was in, until the last. You did it, friends. Breeze and I appreciate your support. Here's the neat poster we get to display.
I just finished Breathless by Dean Koontz. What an imagination that man has. Kept me on my toes until the end.
Started two new books: merry, merry ghost, Carolyn Hart and Dead Girl Walking, Linda Joy Singleton. This cold weather makes me want to read and read and read.
Happy Reading and Writing.
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My latest read is The Dark Divine, Bree Despain. I read an ARC. Loved it, loved it. There has to be another one. Gotta find out what happens next.
Did you know there's a party going on and you're invited? There sure is. In celebration of Jean Reidy's new book Too Purpley. So hop on over and join the fun at Jean Reidy's site. Prizes and fun and other stuff.
Have a super week.
Happy Reading and Writing.
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happy
Shoot for the moon. Even if you miss, you'll land among the stars. Brian Littrell
Have a great week.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: happy
Is it possible to catch up? I seem to get further and further behind every day. Must get organized. One of my goals (I don't make resolutions) for 2010. Working on it.
My latest reads are good ones. I just finished Tempted by P. C. Cast and Kristin Cast. I haven't read the other House of Night novels, but want to after this one. The ending demands I read the next one.
Also, I read Ivan Doig's The Whistling Season. Great story.
Have a stack of books waiting. I've won several (that's so nice), others were Christmas presents, and some I've bought.
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I am thrilled to announce that the Children's and Teen's Book Connection has selected Just Breeze as one of their Top 10 Favorite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens, and Teens. What an honor among so many great titles. Breeze and I are grateful for this award. Thanks to Cheryl and all the folks at The Book Connection. You're the best. To see all of the books, check the Book Connection site.
Happy Reading and Writing.
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Hi, Everyone,
I have a favor to ask. My recent tween/teen novel, Just Breeze, is nominated in two categories in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll. If you get the chance, please stop by and vote for Just Breeze, unless you have another favorite book. You can see more about the book at my site: http://beverlystowemcclure.wordpress.com.
The links to the contest are:
In the category Young Adult Novel:
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/novelyo
In category Book Art (Aidana WilloRaven is the fabulous illustrator of my cover):
http://www.critters.org/predpoll/bookart.s
The titles are listed. Scroll down to Just Breeze, check the circle, sign your name and email at the bottom and vote. They'll send an email to confirm your vote. I appreciate your support.
Happy reading and writing.
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sleepy
HAPPY NEW YEAR, EVERYONE!
MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE IN 2010!
MAY ALL YOUR DREAMS COME TRUE IN 2010!
- Mood: hopeful
Our snow is still with us. More in the forecast. This is very unusual for our area. Here's a picture of Traveler, the little dog that I wrote about in Chicken Soup for the Soul. I threw some cornbread out for the birds, and he decided he wanted it, so he climbed up on the snowdrift, went over the fence, and ate the cornbread. I shot these as he exited the yard.
- Mood: amused
Snow is everywhere. For our area, this is unusual. Snowdrifts three to four feet high block our garage. We can't get the cars out. Son had to take hubby to his treatment this afternoon. I hope they arrive safely. The highways are still a mess, according to local road conditions news. It's pretty, but so many travelers were stranded on their way home for the holidays.
Today the sun is shining and the icicles are melting off the roof. It will take awhile for the snow to make travel possible. Church has even been cancelled for tomorrow. That is very rare.
I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and are nice and warm. I'm thankful for our fireplace when the electricity was off, and now for the electricity.
Happy 2010 to all.
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worried
The fog outside my window this morning looks like the setting for a vampire or werewolf story. Oh, I have vampires and werewolves on the brain. Waiting to see their latest movie.
Happy reading and writing. Have a super week.
- Mood: busy
This is a springtime photo of our pond. Use your imaginations and picture ducks floating in the water, and the trees losing their leaves, and you have today's scene.
Have a super weekend, everyone.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: relaxed
Saturday at Hastings was a good one. I had fun. They had made a huge poster of my book cover, had a table set up where people coming through the door couldn't miss me, and gave me cappuccino too. What more could a girl want? Some people stopped to talk about writing a book. Of course, I like to talk about writing too. One had never shook an author's hand before mine. That made me feel awesome. Some people came in the store and carefully avoided me. They just sort of stared straight ahead. I smiled at them anyway. Oh, and even better, I sold some books. It was a lovely afternoon.
Have a super week, everyone.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: accomplished
I have two books today for doggie lovers. The first is Doggie Biscuit by Darrell Bain. Biscuit is a sweet little dachshund who eats cat food, likes to honk the horn of the pickup, and loves to chew on things. And lots more.
Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I learned from the Dog, Jack Canfield, Mark Victor Hansen, & Amy Newmark, (and me and my story on page 85), contains fun stories, bring tears to your eyes stories, and inspirational stories about man's best friend.
Have a great week, everyone.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: amused
Have a super week, everyone.
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It seems like forever since I've been on Live Journal. Where do the days go? The Muse Online Writers Conference was awesome. I'm still trying to catch up on all the good information. I've been setting up signings for Just Breeze. Have two so far. I'll also be signing Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog.
And I'm excited. The story that is dearest to my heart, the middle grade historical fiction about the Orphan Trains, loosely based on my mother's life, now has a contract.
My latest read, Wintergirls by Laurie Halse Anderson, is beautifully written, but so sad. Sad because it's real to life.
Except for dh health problems, life is good.
Have a good week, everyone. Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: cheerful
For a lovely story that takes you back to the years when Jesus lived, read Dianne G. Sagan's Rebekah Redeemed. Rebekah faces the tragedies in her life with bravery and courage.
Have a super week, all.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: sleepy
To celebrate the launch of her book, Breeze is having a contest. Win prizes. Have fun. For details, visit Breeze's blog. Thanks, everyone, and good luck.
Happy reading and writing.
- Mood: cheerful
You've got to read The Miles Between by Mary E. Pearson. It's one of those books where the story lingers with you, long after reading the last page, at least it is for me.
Oh, and UPS delivered my copies of Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog today. I'm so excited.
Happy Reading and Writing.
- Mood: happy
I decided to put the video here.
Have a super rest of weekend.
After the rain come the flowers: Rain Lilies
Now this has nothing to do with rain or flowers, but I'm so excited I have to tell you. Rebel is a star. She has her own movie video. You can see it here.
Happy Reading and Writing.
- Mood: excited
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