October Newsletter 2023

October Newsletter 2023

I hope you are enjoying the beginning of Fall.

MMy husband and I have been on the road taking in several states. As we travel to the North, the leaves become more brilliant in the Fall colors. Watching the leaves dance in the wind as we drive is so much fun. I find our road trips inspirational. Stay tuned to know more….

Ruby Takes Chicago

Published by OC Publishing, it is the sequel to Rise a Girl’s Struggle for More! The release date is November 15! You can pre-order now and help make it a bestseller. I would sincerely appreciate your support.

Birthday Cake

I enjoy baking, especially my family’s birthday cakes. As you can see, I enjoyed making the Superhero cake. It took a while, but it was so worth it.

Bommer Reviews

World Jenny’s Day

It was an honor to be one of the co-hosts for the celebration of World Jenny’s Day. Read How you can support WJD to support mental health awareness.

September Newsletter 2023

September Newsletter 2023

Summer is winding down but…

Summer is winding down, but…

It is August, and even though it is hot, the excitement of Fall is coming. There are great things on the horizon. Stay tuned to know more.

Ruby Takes Chicago

Published by OC Publishing is the sequel to Rise a Girl’s Struggle for More!  The release date is November 15! You and pre-order now and help make it a best seller. I would deeply appreciate your support.

A book review

Enjoy the book review by Joyce Nwaogazie.

The Review Tales

Enjoy my new article in the Review Tales, “Me and My Writers Block.”

The Douglas Coleman Podcast

It was a privilege to be selected as author of the week out of the UK. Podcast!

Elmo Recording Lab

I have completed my first audio recording  with Layton De Penning the owner of Elmo Recording Lab in Austin Texas. I can not begin to tell you how excited I am to think about the future of my books on audio. Thank you Freddie Krc – Freddie Steady for pointing me in the right direction. Stay tuned for updates!

Austin Women’s Club

It was a pleasure to be the guest speaker at the Austin Women’s Club Luncheon. The women are trailblazers themselves helping to make Austin the wonderful city it is. They also help to preserve the Chateau Bellevue which was build in 1874 by Harve and Catherine North. For the history of the Chateau and grounds read more.

The Book Corner….

It is always a pleasure to be interviewed by award winning author D.C. Gomez on Amazon Live. I first met D. C. through an author group and needless to say we hit it off. We write in different genres but we have a deep appreciation for each ones work. Her show the Book Corner is a great way to meet other authors and learn more about them. Click here to see the interview.

The Relatable Voice Magazine

Be sure to check out The Relatable Voice Magazine! It is free! Imagine that in this day and age, something free! Lucia Matuonto, CEO, owner and editor, works hard to bring you news about authors, books, and articles worldwide.

The Guests for September The Corner Bookstore

Author C J Peterson * Authors Burkey & Breakfield * Author Keith Saltojane

August Newsletter 2023

August Newsletter 2023

Summer is winding down but…

It is August, and even though it is hot, the excitement of Fall is coming. There are great things on the horizon. Stay tuned to know more.

Interview with Mandy Eve-Barnett

I enjoyed my interview with Mandy Moore for her blog, Mandy Eve-Barnett Blog for Readers and Writers.

The Review Tales

Enjoy my new article in the Review Tales, “Me and My Writers Block.” 

Summertime

I like how some of my friends in the UK call Summertime the silly season; it makes me smile. I imagine people having time to go to the park, with kids swinging and spinning around on the merry-go-round. Summer is a time for friends and family to slow down and enjoy life. I hope that is your summer as well. Summer for me is working in the garden and watching the flowers grow, and the bees buzzing around collecting their nectar. I enjoy the birds at our various feeders tweeting and enjoying the bird’s seeds. The squirrels appear and look for all the bird seeds that landed on the ground. All the beauty of Summertime leads to creative story ideas! Stay tuned!

Boomer Reader

love it when a parent sends me a picture of their child enjoying Boomer. It makes my heart sing. Thank you, parents; I love hearing from you.

I bet you did not know….

I enjoy making fun birthday cakes. My grandson and I had fun making a Dinosaur Cake.

The Relatable Voice Magazine

Be sure to check out The Relatable Voice Magazine! It is free! Imagine that in this day and age, something free! Lucia Matuonto, CEO, owner and editor, works hard to bring you news about authors, books, and articles worldwide.

July Newsletter 2023

July Newsletter 2023

It’s a Hot Summer and Sizzling Productivity!

It is a sweltering summer in the States. The heat would get me down, but having my new children’s book “Boomer and the Curious Bunny” now available on Kindle and hard and soft copies! You can purchase the book at the following locations. CLICK HERE

Boomer The Curious Bunny

The book had only been out five days, and I was surprised to receive my first review. I am proud to announce I received a Five Star review with “Readers Favorites!” Enjoy reading the review!

The Relatable Voice Magazine

I am proud to have a new article, Curiosity Sparks Creativity, published in the July issue of ‘Relatable Voice Magazine.’ The magazine is free!

Summertime

My husband and I loaded up the car, including our dog Remi and headed to the Midwest for a vacation. The newsletter highlights a picture of the farmland in IOWA.

I wanted to share a little insight into our summertime, and the seven states we took in was a beautiful drive. I was thankful to the hardworking farmers and ranchers for the working day and night heat and snow to provide the grower stores with food for us.

John and I also visited family and friends in various states. We also did some genealogy work, and it was inspiring to find one of my great-great-great grandpa’s resting place on my dad’s mom’s side.

It turned out he was the first veterinarian and farmer in a small town in Kansas. He made it to the history books, which helped locate the family. Ancestry.com has helped me with my genealogy work for years.

The Piece Quilters

These amazing women quilt in the basement of a church, so they named their group “The Piece Quilters” since they were in the house of worship; quite clever. Plus, it fits with their mission; they raise funds for needy people. They also make quilts as a gift for each first responder in their community a quilt. If someone needs a warm blanket, they respond to those in need. It was a blessing to meet these women, and of course, I had to purchase some quilts. They are in Dow City, Iowa, if you want to buy a quilt from them.

The International Humanity Day

I was invited to participate in the International Humanity Day. It was the first I heard of it, and it pleased me to no end to meet online so many people working hard to share their God-given talents and love with the world. You can join them on Facebook and hear messages from lovely people worldwide.

Happy Birthday

I am blessed with three wonderful children, and I would like to take this opportunity to wish one of my grown children a happy birthday!

June Newsletter 2023

June Newsletter 2023

A Month of Interviews!

It is exciting to have had the opportunity to be on several podcasts this month and write an article for a magazine. When I think back to when I first started to where I am now, I am deeply honored. Thank you for your dedicated support because, without you, I would not be able to continue to grow in this field. The interviews, articles, and letters from you let me know I am where I am supposed to be in this chapter of my life. I hope you enjoy this newsletter and all the links to the interviews and articles. Check out the News regarding my next book and my new awards.

Happy Father’s Day!

Last month we celebrated our moms, and now it is time to celebrate the men in our life. I am blessed to have had a loving, hard-working dad George Mural Floyd was a self-made man, as most depression and WWII vets are. he showed us that it takes a can-do attitude, patience, willingness to learn, and, most importantly, Faith that God will provide. My children will tell you their dad is the best! I could write a book about all of his qualities. My kiddos are very lucky to have him for their dad.

News

I am excited to announce that all the art for my next Children’s Book is in, and Norns Triad Publication is working magic. The title is Boomer the Curious Bunny! Be watching for more updates.

Awards!

A Time to Fly, illustrated by Nancy Hover and published by Texas Sisters Press, won the Mom’s Choice Award and was a finalist in The Readers Choice Award. A Time to Fly has won a total of 4 awards this year. Charlie and the Tire Swing – How it Began! illustrated by Judy Gaudet and published by O’C Publishing, has won the Mom’s Choice Award and The Readers Choice Award. Charlie and the Tire Swing – How it Began! has won a total of 4 awards this year! It is a profound honor to receive these prestigious awards.

Author of the Week!

Brand Education Magazine named me the author of the week. I am thrilled, and I enjoyed the interview immensely. Click the here to read the article.

Book Banter Podcast

It was a delight to be on Dianne Burckhardt’s Book Banter Podcast. We had a free-flowing chat. Be sure to check this podcast and another podcast of talented authors. From Dubai to Her Forever Home!

The Chapter Goddess Chat

It was a pleasure to be on the Chapter Goddess Chat with Madilynn Dale. Please be sure to leave a review as she appreciates it and so do I. Click on the link to hear and read.

May Newsletter 2023

May Newsletter 2023

Happy Mother’s Day!

To all  mom’s I hope you have a very blessed Mother’s Day!

Announcement

I am excited to announce the Title of my new Young Adult historical fiction, Ruby Takes Chicago. It is the follow-up story to Rise A Girl’s Struggle for More! published by OC Publishing!

Publisher Updates

Norns Triad Publications will publish my newest children’s book. The artist Judy Gaudet has completed the cover, and the new book’s title will be released soon! Stay tuned for the announcement!

Updates with OC Publishing

I am excited to announce the first draft of the sequel to Rise A Girl’s Struggle for More! is with the editors at OC Publishing! Thank you all who requested to know what happened to Ruby next!

Join the Celebration!

Brand Education selected me as as author of the week. I had a a wonderful Q&A with Lucia Matuonto, founder and owner of Relatable Voice.

Taming of the Beast

Social Media was published in Book &Buzz Magazine. Once you had a chance to read the article, let me know what you think!

World Author Organization

I was pleased to be interviewed for the World Author Organization Magazine! Click to read the article. 

The Story of PDF

It was an honor to be interviewed by Al Cini, the managing partner for BCAT and PRŌ-FIT™ Team Building, Blending & Bonding Workshop Co-Creator, and Certified Facilitator. He is also a co-host of several shows with USA Global TV and Radio. It was a delight to spend time with him and share some insights into my Story Garden. I knew he was doing a story on me, but he surprised me with a fantastic overview of my work as an author. You can hear it here. 

Mother’s Day Issue

Relatable Media

I am excited to have my latest article “Enjoy the Journey” in the May issue of Relatable Media. Be sure to download your free copy and read about incredible people from around the world as well as my article on page 54.

The Relatable Voice Podcast

It was a pleasure to be interviewed by the founder of the Relatable Voice Podcast, Lucia Matuonto. Lucia is a powerhouse in every sense of the word. It was a delightful free-flowing interview. Click here for the podcast.

T.E.A. Time with Ms Liz

It was great fun to spend time with Ms. Liz. She is a humanitarian who gives much of her time to help make the world better in her peace endeavors. Enjoy the show.

The Spotlight is on our Dog Remi!

How fun is, this Remi has a story in Dogopoo Magazine!
The dog lover magazine is filled with beautiful stories and fabulous tips for everyone who loves animals. Be sure to Check out Remi’s Story – “From Dubai to Her Forever Home!”

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