Peering Through Life's Window

This week I received the Irresistibly Sweet Blog Award from  Linda Nance   Thank you, Linda! The reward asks for seven random facts about me. Here they are: 1. I'm a Christian 2. Swimming three times a week keeps my heart ticking 3. Bargain shopping with my daughter is fun 4. Cooking. Not again?! 5. Chocolate Eclairs. Yeah. I'd cook those! 6. The beach? When can I go? 7. Any type car will do as long as it gets me there I'm passing the award to Anne Patrick Miss Mae , Regina Andrews  and Laurean Brooks

                                                                           Staci Stallings is a Contemporary Christian author and the founder of Grace and Faith Author Connection. Staci has a special surprise for you today, Feb. 1st, and tomorrow, Feb. 2nd FREE ON KINDLE TWO DAYS ONLY! Coming Undone  ABOUT COMING UNDONE "If you've ever searched for love, been afraid to love, or lost someone you love, you will love Coming Undone." The story of two people trying to live life by the world's rules who find that loving someone only happens when you learn to love without asking what you're going to get in return. Available as a free download from Amazon today and tomorrow only! http://www.amazon.com/Coming-Undone-ebook/dp/B005GGP3HI/ref=cm_cr_pr_product_top An Encouraging Story From Staci Over Puddles, Underappreciated by Staci Stallings In the process of doing ticket sales for our elementary school, one of the fun things I get to do is stand in the drive l

     A Flash Fiction Magazine Editor Ben Erlichman says, "Splickety Magazine exists to bring high-quality short fiction from new writers, established authors, and everyone in between." Get the day off to a good start with a quick read, or enjoy entertaining fiction while waiting at children's activities. It’s great for taking to waiting rooms, because the reader can finish an entire story before his or her name’s called. In some waiting rooms, the reader probably can finish the entire magazine. The first issue launched this month and is available in digital and print copies. One story touches the heart while another brings laughter and yet another surprises the reader. In addition to finding sixteen stories, readers can peruse a prologue to Over the Edge by best-selling author Brandilyn Collins.  While going through Splickety I hope you'll look for my story, "Lifeline.” Splickety is available in digital and print copies from https://magcloud.com/account/

THE WINNER OF THE SECRET OF THE LOVE LETTERS IS SALLY. CONGRATULATIONS, SALLY!

K. Dawn Byrd talks about The Secret of the Love Letters , her first book in The Zoe Mack Mystery Series , which launches on January 17th. She’ll give away a free download. To enter to win, leave your name and email address with a comment. Welcome, K. Dawn. It seems you've been a lover of mysteries and romance a long time. Tell us about that.  I was an avid reader as a child. Nancy Drew was my absolute favorite. I must have read every Nancy Drew book in the school library...twice. Because I love mystery and romance, I signed a three book contract with Desert Breeze for a new romance/mystery series, The Zoe Mack Mystery Series . The Secret of the Love Letters is the first book in the series, with others to follow in June and December. Why do you write? I write for the simple joy of placing words on the page. It's more than a hobby, it's a passion. I recommend new writers not write for fortune or fame because it many never come. If you're writing because you love

It was so difficult to pick a winner for Cherry Blossom Capers I jumbled up the names and had my husband choose. He chose...drum roll...Linda Weaver Clarke. Congratulations, Linda.

Lynette will give away a copy of Cherry Blossom Capers ! To enter to win leave your name and email address with a comment. Welcome, Lynette. Congratulations on your writing. Writers often have been avid readers for a long time. Did you read lots as a child? If so, what did you read? Yes, I definitely read a lot—in fact, my mother tells me that she read to me before I was born, so I'm not surprised that I've always loved the printed word. My favorites on the shelf when I was young: The Little House books, The Chronicles of Narnia, Little Women, anything Nancy Drew or Trixie Belden, all were among my favorites. How neat that your mom read to you before you were born. We'd like to know a little about your writing. Why do you write? I'd like to say, “Because I have to,” but I don't know if that's a very good answer. I've always enjoyed making up stories When I was in grade school, I realized that I could. I put it away for a long time, worked on co