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!

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.

Thank you!

It has been a long journey to become a published author. Once you are published, you need readers. Thank you for all your support and for reading my books. I enjoy hearing from all of you. I can not say it enough thank you.

King’s First Christmas

King’s First Christmas is a story for adults, and it is based on an event that took place with two of my brothers. A big shout out to Chris and Danny, who shared this adventure with me. You can find it on Texas Sister Press and Amazon.

Rise a Girl’s Struggle for More…

continues to do well on Amazon.

Thank you all for reading it, and if you have not yet and are looking for a young adult historical fiction book, please consider reading it. It took me six years to research and write. However, I am very proud to share the message my grandma gave me – ‘Go after your dreams and never give up.’

Cohost with Dr. Jacalyn

It is an honor to be a cohost with Dr. Jacalyn with Fashion Fitness Travel and Leisure and now.

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.

Getting on the hot list…

I woke up one morning to a message from my publisher. When I read it, I had to read it again and again. It was like a movie to me hello you just won the oscar, but in my case, it was Rise A Girl’s Struggle for More just made Amazon’s hot list! OH Wow! Later I found out through an author’s group I belong to that I would be interviewed by Scott D Smith, an Amazon Influencer. Wow!

Talk about exciting! Click on the picture to watch the replay. I wish my Grandma and mom could see it now. Do you think they can watch from heaven?

The Book Tour is going on now. The virtual book tour for Diann Floyd Boehm’s new YA/historical fiction, Rise! A Girl’s Struggle for More, is well underway! Today’s stop is a 5-Star review on Bring on the Lemons!! If you’re a book reviewer and would like to join in the tour, feel free to message me.

Fall Time

I had just entered the town of Oilton when I spotted a mother and son put together the pumpkin patch. I stopped in to purchase a pumpkin and get the update of fun facts about Oilton. This mother-son duo was filled with enthusiasm as they prepared for the town to enjoy the pumpkin patch and help with scholarship money for the students in the Oilton school district. They gave me a tour around the patch, and the young man shared his favorite displays. These two certainly put me in the holiday spirit.

Listen!

When I signed up for this seminar, I did it to support a friend. Little did I know that I could learn to be a better listener. I found myself in meetings or with friends and would notice I was making a point to be a better listener. So what did I do? I went back and signed up for two more classes. I am a firm believer in always learning, if you’re interested in becoming a better listener.

Story Garden

My YouTube channel, the Story Garden, is open for business! We have moved back to Austin, our family home, to be exact. One of the children’s rooms has now turned into the Story Garden. I am very excited about our new look, new authors, and fun books for parents and children.

A safe place for young ones to hear fun stories read to them. A place where some authors pop in for an interview and share their book with the children.