November Updates 2022

November Updates 2022

Nov 1, 2022 | News

The Symbolism of Fall

We can learn much from Booker T. Washington's life and the quotes of wisdom he left for us to understand about life. One of my favorite quotes is: "The happiest people are those who do the most for others." Email me as I would love to hear from you about the acts of kindness you have or are doing for others.

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BookFest

The Bookfest 2022 was a great success! If you missed it, you may watch the replay by clicking on the word BookFest. BookFest is for everyone who loves books. I was honored to be a guest during the Halloween Author segment. I was interviewed by celebrated author A. G. Billing and acclaimed producer, Herbie J. Pilato.

I did a snippet reading of Charlie and the Tire Swing! I hope you enjoy watching the interview. I am about 7 minutes and 20 seconds into the interview. Be sure to check out the work of A. G. Billing and Herbie J. Pilato.

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Trunk or Treat!

When I was growing up, Halloween was mainly for kids. My parents bought us simple costumes, "Masks." We loved those masks and could not wait for the night to begin. I generally went with my brother Danny, and we were proud of our paper sack filled with more candy than a child could ever imagine. Of course, we had to turn the bag into our parents for approval.

They enjoyed some chocolate before we saw the bag again. It was a fun night. This past Saturday, my husband and I participated in our first "Trunk or Treat" at our church.  We had fun figuring out how to decorate the trunk, and the children enjoyed it.

Of course, I dressed in my witches' costume as it seems to be a favorite among the young children at church. What did you do for Halloween?

Chateau Bellevue

I recently became a member of the Austin Women's Club. The women's group us involved in many projects in Austin and one is to preserve the history and the Chateau.For you history buffs here is a tiny bit of information but be sure to check out the rest of the history by clicking on Chateau Bellevue or better yet join.

"Built-in 1874, Chateau Bellevue is romantic and elegant, with French Romanesque arches, beautiful courtyard grounds, a spacious ballroom, ornate hand-carved woodwork and stunning stained glass windows.

Chateau Bellevue has been the headquarters of the Austin Woman's Club since 1929 and the Junior Austin Woman’s Club from 1940- 2019."

World Jenny's Day!

 World Jenny's Day 2022 is hosted by Jenny's mom she started World Jenny's Day to:  "... embraces theatre and the arts to soften and normalise conversations around depression, suicide and its solutions as well as to celebrate Mental Health Wellness."

What Am I Up To!

What have I been doing - I had the pleasure of traveling to Virginia and Maine. Each place holds special memories and, of course, inspires more stories. I mentioned in my last blog how excited I was to turn in my first draft to Rise a Girl's Struggle for More! I will keep you posted on how that is progressing. Also, I turned in a story to my editor, which is always an exciting accomplishment. I have more ideas floating in my mind; it will be fun to see where they lead me. Stay tuned!

 

Hallways Blog

Thank you Hallways Blog for spotlighting "A Time to Fly" on your blog! Dear Readers if you have not subscribed to Hallways I encourage you too! Lots of great information for booklovers.

Inspiring People!

Dark Joseph Lavine

On the show "The Corner Bookstore", Shares his new book "Watch Out Nolan! 

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Travel Expert

Are you ready to travel! Meet our travel expert Sandy Adams. Sandy keeps us up-to-date on places to travel.

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Author Mary Elizabeth Jackson

On the Corner Bookstore, Dr. Jacalyn and I had the pleasure to interview, Author, Writer, Educator, and Advocate for Special Needs Children. The work she is doing to help others is inspirational . Please be sure to check out all her books.

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Author Robert P. French

Learn about the Cal Rogan Mysteries!  He is a man of many talents, from software engineer to  mystery author. Check out the interview and his Cal Rogan Mysteries.

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Holidays are around the Corner!

Be watching for Holiday Specials; the two books below go on sale beginning Nov. 11!  Note" these are the "last date" before Christmas for shipping dates:

Black Friday Deals

  • 25 NOV: Small Business Saturday Deals
  • 27 NOV: Cyber Monday Deals
  • 28 NOV: Giving Tuesday If You Do Donations - Promote It!
  • 17 DEC: Last Day Guaranteed Delivery From Amazon Standard Shipping
  •  14 DEC: Last Day For Ground Shipping From UPS, USPS, & FedEx. Remind Those Procrastinators Ebooks Can Still Be Delivered-Also Make Great Stocking Stuffers!

Join our Book Launch Party! 

BE sure to join us !  Everyone who joins us and makes a comment during the show has an opportunity to win a prizes! Details below!

Media Fun

I enjoy cohosting shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all our shows, as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching in real-time or on replay.

Be sure to check out my website for up-and-coming media interviews!

October Updates 2022

October Updates 2022

Oct 1, 2022 | News

Booker T. Washington

We can learn much from Booker T. Washington's life and the quotes of wisdom he left for us to understand about life. One of my favorite quotes is: "The happiest people are those who do the most for others." Email me as I would love to hear from you about the acts of kindness you have or are doing for others.

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Charlie and The Tire Swing! How It Began!

"Charlie and the Tire Swing! How It Began!" goes on a virtual book tour, September 25 - October 12! Thank you, OC Publishing, for making the book and the Tour possible! Be sure to go on the Tour with me. Also, be one of the first to Email me your favorite part about the review and win a prize.

A little background behind the story.

I am excited to see "Charlie and the Tire Swing! How It Began!" in the stores and online for purchase! Several people have asked me how I write stories so quickly, so I decided to share a little insight into my writing world with all of you. When I first came up with the idea of writing a story about a little boy and his tire swing -- I wanted to share his adventures. My son is the inspiration for the stories as he enjoyed his tire swing so much that he could not wait to go outside and play. He would often ask me to come and watch him and tell me stories as he played and went on adventures.

So today, I look back on fond memories as a young mom watching my son enjoy his imagination. In speaking with my publisher, we realized it would be fun to have a story that shared how the tire swing came to be. So now you have the first book,  "Charlie and the Tire Swing! How It Began!"I love this story on so many levels. As many of you know, family history is important to me. This story is an intergenerational story. I hope it will bring questions from the young listener to ask about their great-grandparents and grandparent. I would enjoy hearing from you about your own generational stories!

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Join the Celebration!

Be sure to join the celebration of "Charlie and the Tire Swing How it Began!" On Facebook live - OC Publishing;  October 11 at 2:00. You will hear behind the scenes with the illustrator, Judy Gaudet, the publisher, and myself.

Author Anthony Avina's Blog

10 out of 10 Rating! Wow! Thank you, Author Anthony Avina for the great review! Your review profoundly touched me, and you saw the magic in the story. Everyone be sure to check out Author Anthony Avina's blog and the review of "Charlie and the Tire Swing How It Began."

Hallways Blog

Thank you Hallways Blog for spotlighting "A Time to Fly" on your blog! Dear Readers if you have not subscribed to Hallways I encourage you too! Lots of great information for booklovers.

Inspiring People!

Author Richard H. Stephens

On the show "The Corner Bookstore", Richard H. Stephens, isan Epic Fantasy Author. His latest release, Wind Walker!

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Author Serry Knowltown

Her latest book is about reinventing yourself after 50. Serry's interview on the Corner Bookstore was uplifting and showed all of us that no matter what age, you have a purpose in life! Ms. Knowltown's latest book: Reinventing yourself after 50 a book to add to your home library!

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Author Mary Elizabeth Jackson

On the Corner Bookstore, Dr. Jacalyn and I had the pleasure to interview, Author, Writer, Educator, and Advocate for Special Needs Children. The work she is doing to help others is inspirational . Please be sure to check out all her books.

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Author Robert P. French

Learn about the Cal Rogan Mysteries!  He is a man of many talents, from software engineer to  mystery author. Check out the interview and his Cal Rogan Mysteries.

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A Time to Fly!

Thank you, Lone Star Literacy for  the fabulous virtual book tour for "A Time To Fly!" Check out the Reviewapalooza from September 27 - October 6. Check out the giveaways, so be sure to comment along the tour.  Be sure to comment and enter the contest. Thank you to all the bloggers. I deeply appreciate your honest reviews.

Thank you Trinity School and Edgemere!

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Head of School and Operations and KARMYN REIMER | CALT, QI ADVISOR READING THERAPY at Trinity School and Edgemere, surprised me with a picture of their library display. I was very touched to see two of my books, "Harry the Camel" and the "Song of Peace," on display and other beautiful books for their students to discover! Thank you for taking the time to send me the picture! It made my day! 

Media Fun

I enjoy cohosting shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all our shows, as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching in real-time or on replay.

Be sure to check out my website for up-and-coming media interviews!

August Updates 2022

August Updates 2022

Aug 5, 2022 | News

Hello August

 Do you ever wonder how the summer flew by so quickly? I don't know about you, but it has been brutally hot here in Texas, and other states. It is essential to stay hydrated, so I wanted to share with you this site: Every Day Health, which has simple ways to stay hydrated. 

Eco Artist Grant Manier

II had the privilege to attend the unveiling of Grant Manier's latest project, the design of the new 'Goya Can' for marketing. Grant's inspiration for the can is nothing short but inspired by the heavens. To hear how he came up with the design is an incredible story. You can check out all of Grant's children's books and his artwork at Jigsaw Grant.

The Ocean is Inspirational!

As you can tell, I love the ocean so much that I could not help but run out and feel the waves coming to shore. There are many oceans in the world, and I love them all but Galveston, Texas, holds a unique candle in my heart as it is where my parents took us for summer fun. I have some of the best childhood memories with my brothers and watching my parents laugh and enjoy the waves. My dad loved to walk what seemed far away as a kid, and then he would float on his back and ride the waves in, while my mom would jump into the waves. When I return to Galveston, my imagination is reenergized with the ocean's sounds and the birds flying. I hope you have a special place to go for wonderful childhood memories to share with your family too. If ever you want to share a story, I would love to hear all about it. Till next time go out and embrace a wave!

A Time to Fly!

t is finally here! I am thrilled to hold this book in my hands! To be honest with each new book it is an overwhelming feeling to see it for the first time.  It truly is an inspirational story to believe in yourself and know you can do it. It might take a few falls before you soar but you will. The story is based on the bluebirds that hatched in our backyard and my family and I had the opportunity to watch them gain the courage to fly with their parents help.  I was so touched by the love of the bluebirds; parents that I just had to tell their story. Let me know how the story inspires your family and the conversations that take place while reading the story. You can find it on Amazon,. Barnes and Noble and other local bookstores. 

Media Fun

I am enjoying cohosting with shows with USA Global TV and Radio ™® with Founder and owner Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck. Be sure to check out all out shows as I am sure there are many shows you will enjoy watching live or on the replay.

I was interviewed by Pretty Woman Hustle online Magazine! It was a fun interview and I am honored to be included among the amazing women who have been interviewed.

Be sure to check out my website for up and coming media interviews!

July Updates 2022

July Updates 2022

Jul 15, 2022 | News

Two sides of a celebration

In my newsletter, I briefly stated the importance of the 4th of July.

Yes, independence day but also my mom's birthday. Mom loved having her birthday on the 4th because of all the fireworks and parades. One of my brothers would decorate his golf cart, and mom and other family members would join her, and I was the camera lady. The fourth is not the same, but I am glad she is experiencing the greatest love with our Lord.

Road Trip

Summertime is here and this Texas girl with her husband and Remi, our dog, took off to visit family members and friends. Remi had her first long road trip. We covered Arkansas, Mississippi, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia, Maryland, DC, and of course, Texas. Remi loved it. Remember to buckle up your pets.

Family

I mentioned one of my hobbies is genealogy. I enjoy being a member of Ancestry.com and have been a member from the beginning. I did the DNA and have connected with cousins I did not know I had, and we have privately shared pictures. One cousin I was able to meet on this road trip. When we met in person for the first time at a restaurant, we had to laugh because we both were wearing a red shirts with white stripes. We had a great time, and you would have thought we knew each other our whole life; we hated to part as we had so much to share. I encourage everyone to check out their family history. There is nothing like family!

My New Book!

I am super excited for you to see the cover. The Illustrator Nancy Hoover did an incredible job with the story. You are going to love her work. Also, mark your calendar for August 2nd for the book launch. Join us on the Texas Sister Press Facebook page. There will be prizes and guest author. You could win a book. You can preorder now on Amazon so that I can have a huge launch on the 2nd.

 

It's 'A Time to Fly'!

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May Updates 2022

May Updates 2022

May 7, 2022 | News

Happy Mother's Day

I hope all of you moms are having a relaxing Mother's Day. I told you how I miss my mom going to lunch

together in my newsletter. I spent most summers and Christmas with my mom instead of being overseas. On our last big mom-and-daughter trip, we covered nine states. We could have never dreamed something like covid would hit the world, and that put a stop to all our trips and even giving her in-person hugs till finally, I told her I had to be able to hug her. I am sure many of you can relate. I am sure many of you can relate. I would love to see pictures of you and your mom; if you wish to share, send them to my FB page, diannfloydboehm, and post your photos.

My mom and I are taking the tram up the Rockies. It was the first time for her to see the Rockies. From Texas, we traveled to Oklahoma, Kansas, Missouri, Minnesota, Wisconsin, South Dakota, Wyoming, Colorado, New Mexico, and back to Texas.

Global girls book club

Global Girls Book Club

Hats off to Global Girls Book Club!

Hats off to "Global Girls Book Club! The club is taking time to celebrate their moms and have authors worldwide share what their mom means to them. They are on FacebookTM, so be sure to read all the tributes.

Big Announcement!

I am happy to announce the title of my new children's book, Charlie and the Tire Swing! which OC Publishing will publish. You might think, "Oh, authors have it so easy, but if you knew the whole story for most authors, you would discover it takes a long time to be published. I feel blessed to now have two publishers. Charlie and the Tire Swing is being published by OC Publishing located in Halifax, Canada. I am looking forward to announcing the Illustrator, the cover release, and the book launch. Stay tuned for all the announcements.

Texas Library Conference Fort Worth, Texas 2022

'Several authors teamed up with Authors Marketing International at the conference.  We had time to meet librarians, superintendents, and others in the book world. The conference was a great success, and I look forward to next time. 

Interviews and Reviews

As you can tell, my interviews and reviews are growing, and I am so happy to be recognized. Thank you to all the hosts and reviewers this month. In case you missed them, be sure to check them out.

Little Girl In The Moon

  1. Ebookbug
  2. John Kerry Reviews
  3. Let's Talk Knowledge - the readers.blogspot
USA Global TV Reunion

It is hard to believe a year has gone by, and it is time to celebrate a year with USA Global TV. On May 1st Dr. Jacalyn hosted 8 hours of nonstop broadcasting with many of her team members. Check out all the shows.

High School Reunion!

You might wonder why I am spending so much time writing about my HS reunion, but I hope it inspires you to go to your reunion.

I want to acknowledge Anna Silverstein and her team, that made our high school reunion a success. Thank you, Anna Silverstein, Mike Hogan, Phil Collins, Donny Mc Corquodale, Sherry Langnau, Dr. Joy Beth Luyties, Linda, and David Windham.

Anna and her team made sure the people who arrived the night before had a chance to connect, so we met at the Rainout Bar and Grill, and Donny Mc Corquodale's band, "Coldfeet," entertained us. Donny is a member of our senior class. I stood there watching the band play and was transported back to a high school dance where I stood and watched with awe because they were so good. Check out my author's FacebookTM book page as I will post some highlights of the band.

On Saturday afternoon, many from our class watched Freddie as he and his band, 'Freddy Steady Revue', entertained the crowd for Sylvan Beach Day. The band delighted the audience with their incredible songs and special guests. I also must mention that the talented David Hargrove played in both bands and Jack Horn in Coldfeet are graduates of '73. Be sure to check out some of my author's page posts to hear them in action.
That evening Sherry, Anna, Beth, Linda, and I welcomed the 1972 graduates as they arrived and were given a warm welcome. We had an excellent sit-down meal with a live band to dance, laugh and share memories.

A special thanks to Anna and Phil Collins, who made sure those classmates called Home were with us in spirit. Phil's slide show and booklets he printed for each table allowed us to read about their lives and recall good times with them.

A special thanks to Anna and Phil Collins, who put together an incredible memorial to our classmates who were called HOME. Phil’s slide show and booklets he printed for each table enabled them to be remembered, talked about and for sure, they were with us in spirit. Thank you Phil.

Now Believe it or not, that brings my May Blog to a close! I hope the rest of May is terrific. Thank you for your continued support.

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