A month of awards!

The Bookfest Awards It is an honor for my book 'A Song of Peace' to make an honorable mention. I have always wanted my stories to be approved by Story Monster Magazine. I am excited to announce 'A Song of Peace' made the cut and is now Story Monster Approved!

Be sure to check out the Story Monster Magazine. 

Global Girls Book Club Author of the Day

A fun day posting and responding to girls located around the world to questions they had about writing.

Book Review by Amazon Reviewer Grady Harp

The Little Girl in the Moon! You can find it on Amazon, Goodreads and in the Readers Entertainment Magazine! A fun, creative adventure on the Moon! See amazon.ca for the full review.

Very Normal People Interview!

I shared how I love to tell stories and a little bit about myself in the interviews.

University of Lincoln in Lincoln, England
Alex Lewczuk and Rebecca Bond interview me about my books, life and writing. It was a delightful time with two incredible people.

Motherhood has been a blessing

The day I became a mother, all I thought was important disappeared. I looked at this beautiful little one and thought I could not believe she was mine. From that day forward, motherhood became a top priority. It still is to this day.

The World of Reading

Invited Author

Kings School in Dubai has an exceptional Librarian Ms. Nosheen who works hard to put together programs for her teachers and students. I was honored to be one of the guest authors to celebrate the world of reading.

Always Room to Learn

I have been concentrating on learning about history, especially in Chicago 1925-28. I wished I had paid more attention to history in high school. For example, I mentioned my Grandmother, Ruby, whom I was close to in my newsletter. I even lived with her when I had a job close to her house. She wanted me to be able to save money.

When I was in my 20s, I lived with her because my job was close to her home. She helped me save money, giving us time to bond even more. Yet, in all that time, it never dawned on me to talk about her early life before marriage. Grandma was part of the roaring '20s. No wonder she taught me the Charleston Dance. Be sure to ask your loved ones about their fun times. Family history is the best!

Travel

I visited my daughter Kathrine, the illustrator for the Moonling Adventures. She and her husband live in Georgia and teaches at SCAD University. She showed me some of her favorite places to walk and let her mind open to the world of imagination.

I enjoy this reading from 1 Corinthians 13:4-8 in the Bible:

Love is patience.
Love is kind.
It does not envy.
It does not boast.
It is not proud.
It does not dishonor others.
It is not self-seeking.
It is not easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrongs.
Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth.
It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.

May your heart be filled with kindness this Valentine's Day.

What Have I Been Up To...

 I mentioned in my February newsletter that I took a few classes in Mini-Con put on my Inkers Con, whose founder Alessandra Toree. I took Ms. Toree's first conference for authors in 2021 and learned a great deal that I try to take as many of her classes as I have time for. I am happy to share this with you if you are looking for a conference for your work. 

Join A Song of Peace Movement 

Join the movement and send in your link to post on our ‘A Song of Peace’. I look forward to hearing from you. Watch the video to learn how!

Special January!

Why is January an important month for the Floyd Family. Well, my parents had three sons born over time, so I have three younger brothers, all born in January.

Mike is the closest in age, and he became my playmate. We have some fun memories and are still making more. My baby brothers were my live dolls. I carried them everywhere. Now they are taller than me. 

January has also become significant because my mom was called HOME— January 21st, to be exact. I know I should be happy, but I can not help but miss someone I loved with all my heart. 

Mom always had wind chimes in our childhood home and on her porch in her home in Kingwood. I have them now. They are right outside the bedroom patio. When they blow, I think mom is telling me she is nearby. 

Join A Song of Peace Movement 

I am excited to bring the story of Tommy’s wish alive and have people from around the world say the word PEACE over and over for 50 Seconds and post on Instagram and other social media.

If we all wish for Peace, maybe just maybe for a moment, we can have Peace for everyone. Watch the video to learn how!

Getting organised!

January is a time to start fresh and figure out ways to become more organized. With the help of author, podcaster, listening expert D. Scott Smith, I ordered his 2022 Calendar and loved it so much I wanted to share the info with you. I like many features about it, but my favorite is the goal tracking for each day. At the end of the month, you can record your achievements. If you are interested in learning more, reach out to D. Scott Smith through his podcast and store.

Story Garden

The Story Garden is back and will go full force in January. If you are an author or suggest an author to read a book, let me know. All children authors are welcome to read their children's stories of peace, hope, and kindness.

Children's Diabetes is a disease I hope we can find a cure for one day. My hat is off to Christine O' Conner, who is helping to make a difference.