February Updates 2023

February Updates 2023

February the Season of Love

We all, from time to time, have talked about love, kindness, and peace, especially in February. But If I had a magic wand, I would make every month, December and February, when the world seems more aware to be kind to one another, to give to others. Just think what a lovely world it would be. So, what would you do to spread kindness in the world if you had a magic wand? I would love to hear from you.

Great News!

I am over the moon as I have just signed a contract with Norns Triad Publications and am now part of their author family. The publishing company is made up of three women entrepreneurs, Sahara Foley, Karen J Mossman, and J .M. Northup, who are award-winning authors. They offer various genres, and I am sure there is a book just for you! Be sure to check out their website and talented authors. Stay tuned for what we are up to as we begin working on our first book together. Thank you, Mickey Mickelson, my publicist, for making dreams come true.

Music Makes the World  Go Round!

I hope these songs bring a sparkle in  your step!

Charlie and The Tire Swing - How it began! Award

I am thrilled to announce Charlie and the Tire Swing - How it Began! published by OC Publishing made the finals in the Readers Choice Awards! Stay tuned for the final awards in the Spring!

Discover all the other books in various genres that won awards.

What Am I Up To!

 What have I been doing? The holidays were beautiful, as spending time with family and friends makes your heart sing for joy. It was time to hit the road and travel to see family. I have always enjoyed car rides, and I still do. It brings back memories of my dad driving all six of us kids with momma to Oklahoma for Thanksgiving or the fun Sunday drives to other cities. My husband and I enjoy the car rides and seeing the scenery change from one countryside to another. Listening to songs and sometimes singing along. The animals enjoy the day regardless of rain or shine.
Traveling I find very inspirational.

Hallways Blog

      Thank you, Hallways Blog, for spotlighting "A Time to Fly" on your blog! Dear Readers, if you have yet to subscribe to Hallways, I encourage you to! Lots of great information for book lovers.

Media Fun

I am excited to announce I will be co-hosting a new show with founder and owner  Dr. Jacalyn Kerbeck  on USA Global TV and Radio ™®  Once Upon a Time The Good Book Guide for Kids! 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!

June Updates 2022

June Updates 2022

A time to celebrate dads!

A picture of my dad and I at a park near our home in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

My dad lived during the depression years; he joined the Navy when he turned 18 to do his part for our country. My dad worked hard and eventually went into business with a friend, and they built a successful company. He taught all of us kids to have good work ethics. He and my mom provided for their six children and gave us a solid spiritual foundation and 'to believe in ourselves.' Thank you, dad, for all your sacrifices for your family to grow strong.

Happy Heavenly Father's Day!

Global girls book club
Global girls book club

Summer Time!

I agree with the school children; summer is a time for fun! No school. My husband and I will be enjoying road trips, family, hiking, and fun times on the water. We have kicked the summer off to enjoy Inks Lake and the Longhorn Caverns. I find exploring inspirational, and new ideas flow for my writing.

The George Floyd Scholarships

Since 2000, two scholarships are given to a student in baseball and music in honor of my dad's high school alma mater, Collinsville High school. This year the music scholarship goes to Emma Nolte and the baseball scholarship goes to Landon Bunch. Congratulations and may your new adventures in college be fabulous!

Emma Nolte

Landon Bunch

Big Announcement!

October 8, the release of Charlie and the Tire Swing! OC Publishing Co. is the publisher, and the illustrations are by the artist Judy Gaudet. Stay tuned for more information over the next few months!

 

What another book announcement!

Winnner!

Story Monsters Magazine Is an award-winning magazine for parents, teachers, librarians, and anyone and everyone who enjoys children's books. I am overwhelmed with joy that the magazine sees the magic of the book A Song of Peace. You can find the book on Amazon B& N and in local bookstores.

School Visit

I enjoyed reading to the students in the 2nd-grade class at the Girl's School of Austin! The students were very attentive and asked terrific questions during the Q&A. I am so glad schools can have author visits again. I enjoy them very much.

Media Update

A busy month of interviews and school visits online and off.

The Uncaged Magazine writes on the Little Girl in the Moon and the Big Idea. WOW!

This book is one of my favorite stories. While working on the story, I knew I needed the poem/song, but the words were not coming to me. Then one night, while I was sleeping, the poem/song came to me, and I had to wake up and write the words down immediately. I am thrilled about the book and to have an article about the story in The Uncaged Magazine. When you read the article, please note that the photographer Bridget Karam took all the pictures of me. She is fantastic, and you can learn more about her at www.bridgetkaram.com

Coming Soon!

A Time to Fly,  published by Texas Sister Press, Cover Reveal July 26, mark your calendar for August 2, and join the fun for the Book Launch. You never know; you might win a copy of one of the first prints!  

AMG Book Award Winner 2020

AMG Book Award Winner 2020

PRESS RELEASE

Best of Texas & International Books Awarded | 9th Annual Contest for Texas Authors

AMG Indie Book Awards
TEXAS Readers of the exceptional titles selected for Authors Marketing Guild, a Texas-based organization Best Book Awards for Texas & International, would agree that they are winning reads and top-tier selections in their categories. By any measure, the distinguished books from this year's seventeen winners are of stellar quality. They are perfect examples of books readers will love to fall into the pages and climb out with the greatest of satisfaction.

This is the ninth year for Texas Librarians to select winning titles written by Texas authors in the Children's, Fiction, Non-Fiction, and Poetry genres. This is the first year we selected winners for the international division. The winners from this year's contest will be featured at the Texas Book Festival in the DEAR Texas & Texas Authors Institute of History booths.

Authors Marketing Guild promotes authors from the Lone Star State and around the world in many innovative ways. The association leverages the knowledge and expertise of various authors to expand their visibility and promote their works locally and globally.

International Award Winners

Diann Floyd 
Harry the Camel
Children's Books - Foreign Translation
Winter Lawrence
Eve 2.0: The Ultimate Gaming Experience
Literature
Bill Poje
The Byzantine Pineapple with Corporation X
Non-Fiction Economics

Texas Award Winners

Cathey Nickell
Yazzy's Amazing Yarn
Children's Picture Book
Sandra Rhea
Willowmena's Quest
Middle School Fantasy
Ernie Lee
Search for Aquasaurus
YA Sci Fi
G.M. Kelso
Tess: Law Woman of the West
YA Western
M Ward Leon
Blood of the Beast
Action/Adventure
Sharon K. Middleton
The McCarron’s Daughter
Historical Romance
Sandra Fox Murphy
On a Lark
Historical Fiction (Texas)
Becki Willis
Wildflower Wedding With a Killer Reception (The Sisters, Texas Mystery Series, Book 8)
Mystery Series, Amateur Sleuth
Deborah Chelette-Wilson
What the World Needs Now! Healing Trauma in Ourselves and Our Children
Non-Fiction Education in Trauma
Michael J. Farlow
Leaders are Made Not Born: 40 Simple Skills to Make You the Leader You want to Be
Non-Fiction Leadership
Roger Leslie
Divine Destiny: A Dialog with God
Non-Fiction Spirituality
Patricia Taylor Wells
LodeStar
Poetry
Breakfield and Burkey
The Enigma Factor (2nd Edition)
TechnoThriller
Art Anthony
Too Many Rivers to Cross
Western

Source: www.authorsmarketingguild.com