February Author Newsletter (2016)

Happy February!

Hello, blog friends! I hope this author newsletter finds you doing well. I hope everyone has survived the cold weather we had last month. It was even cold down here in north Florida for a few weeks! It's warmed up to the 60s and 70s lately, which I have been enjoying immensely. :) What's the weather like where you are?

Life and Writing Stuff:

Well, I was super busy with my new job last month, but in this economy, I'm really thankful to have one, especially one that lets me work from home... Saving gas $ and I can do it in my PJs if I want. ;) Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes. On the writing front, I didn't have much time to work on my edits last month, but here's hoping for better progress this month. 

How about you? How are you doing this month?

Reading Stuff:

Here's my reading list from last month. What did you get to read?

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​And I'm currently reading:

Prayer Request Stuff:

Here is the list of prayer requests sent in since the last author newsletter:

Kathy A. - Thank you for praying for my pregnant daughter. She has improved greatly. Please pray for me. I have a couple of health concerns. Facing my third mammogram and breast ultrasound next week and my left eye is severely inflammed. Thank you.

Sonja N. - For the prayer list, my dad, Heinz that he will find the health care he needs.

Last Month's Requests:

Penny M. - Prayers for all in need this Thanksgiving and beyond. God Bless

Kathy A. - Asking prayer for my daughter who is pregnant. She has been sick so much and having a difficult time. 

Sally D. - My new baby granddaughter was born 10 weeks premature, weighed 2 lb 11 oz. After 4 months, she's over 10 lbs! I am very thankful for this miracle, praising the Lord!

Me - I requested prayer for Heidi T., who was battling cancer and in hospice. Heidi went to be with the Lord a week before Christmas. I was able to visit with her a few days before she passed and she was full of faith, hope, and peace. Please keep her family and friends in your prayers.

Thanks so much for your prayers, friends. 

Bible Reading Stuff:

Through December and January, I've spent most of my Bible reading time working through Beth Moore's Bible study "Children of the Day," which I've been enjoying a lot. :)

With the Bible app on my phone, I finished up 2nd Corinthians and am just about to start Song of Solomon. (Over the last year, I've been reading randomly selected books of the Bible using Random.org to pick a number. It's different, but I have been switching between the Old and New Testament regularly and I like that it keeps things fresh.) What have you been reading lately?

Last Month's Winners:

And the winners of last month's giveaways are:

A Reluctant Melody by Sandra Ardoin - Wenona*

Chapel Springs Survival by Ane Mulligan - Ellen Wycuff*

All winners have a month to reply to my emails or I will draw a new winner. * = winner has claimed her prize. Prizes will be mailed within a month. (Last month's prizes are going out this week!)

And don't forget to check out the author mini-view and giveaway from Debra E. Marvin, which is open until tomorrow! God bless and see y'all next week!