November Updates 2020

November Updates 2020

Nov 8, 2020 | News

Autumn Travels

My husband and I have been traveling from Texas to parts of the east coast. We have seen so many beautiful places and learned so much. I wish I could share everything with you. I feel blessed to be able to see all this beauty. I dreamed of traveling as a young girl, and how lucky I am, it is happening. Image: highlights from our drive up!

Thankful!

November 26 this year is Thanksgiving in America. It is time for families to gather, enjoy a meal with family favorites. Usually, aunts, uncles, grandparents, cousins, nieces, and nephews all join in with the immediate family. In our family, we remind ourselves of loved ones and share great new recipes to pass on to the little ones of today. This year many families will have to cancel or scale down their celebrations, but hopefully that sacrifice will help keep everyone safe so that next year there will be a full house! I hope you celebrate a day to give thanks in your country; it is a fun family time filled with many blessings. Make sure to check out Shine and see pictures sent in of things people are thankful for.

Washington Monument

My husband and I had a of the Appalachian Trail. Monument was a had no idea it was the honor of George the trail we were on was foliage. They had signs something interesting Enjoy a few of the fun time being on this part Seeing the Washington special surprise as we first one ever built in Washington. The section of beautiful with its fall along the way to learn about days-gone-by. pictures! Western Maryland has many hiking trails suitable for all skill levels. Check out Gambrill State Park and Cunningham Falls State Park for some examples.

Sandy Spring Farm

I had a fun time picking the lettuce and dinner and walking through the and okra fields. Tom shared what all goes into an was a huge learning curve for me and appreciated. I encourage you to visit near you and discover what all it takes to produce the food we enjoy from our local farmers. Check out mason bees, some of which are nestled in their cocoons on Sandy Springs Farm ready to come out and pollinate the crops in spring.

COMING SOON >>>

I am also busy working with the publisher and illustrator for the release of a new book. I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Be watching for a reveal and much more!

Remember to check out SHINE and become a part of SHINE! Everyone deserves to SHINE!

October Updates 2020

October Updates 2020

Oct 17, 2020 | News

Fall is in the air!

Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn™ has guests from all over the world sharing their work, their impact on lives, and in the world. More importantly, her show inspires the listener to know they can reach their dreams of professional dreams. This week as I mentioned in my newsletter, on her business talk radio show we interviewed the President and founder of  Concentric, Mike Harder. Concentrics connects the world spiritually as they create disciples to spread the word of Jesus Christ. I encourage you to visit the Concentric website to learn more about what they are doing and how you might enjoy some of their programs. I encourage you to subscribe  to Dr. Jacalyn ™ .

The Story Garden

The YouTube channel, Story Garden, is growing as any garden should. Be sure to subscribe so you never miss a show! This month I had the pleasure of interviewing British singer and actor, Margaret Preece, who delighted us with reading one of her favorite stories of the famous bear, Paddington™. How fun it is to hear the story read with her various voices, and most importantly, the British accent. I am looking forward to her returning and adding more delightful stories to the Story Garden.“Make sure to check out Margaret’s website, margaretpreece.com, to learn more about her, her performances all over the world - and how to make contact with her via her email on the website!”

Check out all the videos and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends.

Virtual Conference

I was in great company at the Drop Everything and Read virtual conference! I enjoyed hearing about what other authors are writing, as well as what inspires them. If you missed the program. Click the link below to here my section.

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COMING SOON >>>

I am also busy working with the publisher and illustrator for the release of a new book. I cannot wait to tell you all about it. Be watching for a reveal and much more! Remember to check out SHINE and become a part of SHINE! Everyone deserves to SHINE!

September Updates 2020

September Updates 2020

Sep 6, 2020 | News

Well, it has been the weirdest summer ever with the world suffering together with the Coronavirus...

I genuinely look forward to a healthier world soon.

I do hope all of you are 'Masked Up' and being careful. I feel lucky to live in an area known as the 'Liveable Forest' to walk in the woods and enjoy all rabbits, birds, armadillos etc.

Creative time to “Embrace Imagination”

I am busy working with my daughter Katherine Louise Boehm who is illustrating our new book! I will give you a hint! It has to do with the Little Girl in the Moon Series. I am also working on two more stories, and I can not wait to tell you all about them.

Talk a Book

I am so proud to be part of the new company TalkaBook. To get notified when Talkabook launches, sign up here: https://www.talkabook.com/for-grownups

Be watching for when my profile goes live...

Support small!

The Author’s Marketing Guild works hard to support authors from around the world. I encourage you to order books from their store, Indie Store. It is a great way to support independent authors and a great way to discover new books, and did I mention the free shipping!

Storyrocket™

I mentioned in my newsletter Storyrocket™ workshop. I ended up in a great team, and we are continuing to develop some of our ideas. Storyrocket™ helps you learn the craft. If you ever dreamed of writing a screenplay or having your book become a movie, please check out storyrocket.com. Become a member today! I know I am glad I did.

Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn™

It was an excellent opportunity to be on the "Rapping with Dr. Jacalyn. If you missed the interview, here is a link. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed being on her show. Please check her out and shows! Check out Rapping with Dr. Jackalyn On Business Talk Radio, Facebook LIVE, and YouTube LIVE and subscribe. You will not be disappointed. Check out my channel for all the videos and don’t forget to subscribe and tell your friends!

The Story Garden

This now has lots of stories to listen to now with more and more to come. From preschool through middle school.  I am recording one of the books in the Nancy Drew's Series. I have ten more chapters to go before it goes live. If you have a favorite childhood story, you would like to read in the Story Garden, contact me.

Check out all the videos and don't forget to subscribe and tell your friends.

August Updates 2020

August Updates 2020

Aug 20, 2020 | News

Spanish Mission Davy Crockett

Davy Crockett Trail

Smokey Mountains

Vogel State Park

Smokey Mountains

Caddo Indian mound

Rice House

Vogel State Park

July Updates 2020

July Updates 2020

Jul 14, 2020 | News

Award winning month...

It took many years and lots of writing stories before I was ever published.

When I held my first published book with my name on it, I remember just looking at it, thinking this is real. Wow! It was a surreal moment. It reminded me how my grandma and parents said: "Never give up." They were so right.

Fast forward, my husband and I had been living overseas for some time, Dubai, to be exact. I knew we would eventually be returning home to Texas, and I wanted to write something that took place in Dubai as a way to say thank you. It probably sounds silly, but it is true.

Eventually, the inspiration came, and I wrote my 4th published book, Harry the Camel. I also had the story translated into Arabic.

One afternoon my husband came into the house with the mail and handed me a package from the Author's Marketing Guild. I could not believe I won my first author's award. I did not even know I was in the running for my story Harry the Camel. I am humbled and grateful to the Author's Marketing Guild for recognizing my work. Wow! What a proud moment.

Thank you!

AMG Indie Book Awards
AMG Indie Book Awards

Galveston

The virus around the world has kept us in our homes for many months. My wedding anniversary is June 2nd, and Texas was slowly opening back up. My husband and I  decided to go to Moody Gardens in Galveston, Texas, and enjoy walking the seawall. I love watching the waves roll in.

The sound of the wave, memories of my childhood ,I find inspirational. I hope you enjoy the picture, and it inspires you as well.

Explore Galveston

The Story Garden

The Story Garden is in full swing, and I am enjoying reading stories for various ages.

I especially enjoy having guests from various parts of the world sharing their love for reading how it inspired them to be the person they are today from being an author to an actress, like Jill O Patrick and Emma Quintin.

Make sure to check each one out.

I have some great guests lined up for the rest of the summer. So be sure to visit the Story Garden and share it with your friends. Be sure to subscribe to the Story Garden.

Wild Willie’ Book Review!

Another exciting day filled with the surprise that my books reached a young reviewer on  Youtube called Wild Willie’ Book Reviews . He gave the Little Girl in the Moon series positive reviews! Now when a young reader gives you a thumb up, it is a vast Wow moment.

Please check out Wild Willies youtube channel. I will be interviewing him in a few weeks and will have even more to share with you about this young man and his youtube channel. So stay tuned.

June Updates 2020

June Updates 2020

Jun 13, 2020 | News

Strange times

The times we are in now has led to more time at home and enjoying nature walks around our neighborhood. I never know what I might see, like bunnies, turtles, snakes, and birds. Enjoy some of the pictures.

Crawfish

In my newsletter, I talked about crawfish holes and I said I would share a bit more about my interest in them. When I was little, my brother, Danny and I would walk to the park together and on the way would spot lots of crawfish holes. Now that I am back in Texas, seeing them on my walks brings back sweet memories. Do you know how crawfish protect their burrows when summer comes?

They their mud towers or opening to their burrow to keep as much water in them as possible. Read more about them here.

Lucky Me!

My youngest daughter was able to be home for her birthday! She wanted me to bake her a cake like when she was little. I surprised her with a doll cake.

Inspirations

I have been busy looking over the years a lot of stories I have written. I am enjoying working on past stories and making them come alive. I look forward to sharing them with you one day.

Story Garden Interview

My newsletter I shared how the children author Eugena Chu was a guest in the Story Garden. Eugenia Chu’s books will make a great addition to your children’s library.

Combining Shine and the Story Garden!

If you could travel around the world where all would you go. Send it in to SHINE!

Fun activity ideas

The Story Garden

The Stories for this Month...

  1. The Little Girl in the Moon by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  2. The Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea by author Diann Floyd Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  3. The Little Girl in the Moon and Moxie and Tycho Town by author Diann Floyd Boehm and illustrator and song writer Katherine Louise Boehm (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  4. Alexander and the Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day by author Judith Voirst (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  5. The Borrowers by author Mary Norton (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  6. John Patrick Norman McHennessy by author John Burningham (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  7. Where is Willy by author Robert Bright (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  8. The Little Train that Saved the Day by author Charlotte Steiner (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  9. The Berenstain Bear, The Bears Vacation by author Stan and Jan Berenstain (Read by International Speaker Lorraine Taylor)
  10. The Little Mouse and the Red Ripe Strawberry and the Big Hungry Bear by author Audrey and Don Wood (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  11. More Hugs by author Dave Ross (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  12. Wynken, Blynken & Nod by children’s poet Eugene Field (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  13. Little Fox Goes to the End of the World by author Ann Tompert (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  14. Pinkerton by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  15. New Neighbors for Nora by author Johanna Hurwitz (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  16. Can I Keep Him by author Steven Kellog (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  17. Put Me in the Zoo by author Robert Lopshire (Read by author Diann Floyd Boehm)
  18. Interview with children’s author Eugenia Chu

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