January Author Newsletter

Life Stuff:

First of all... Happy New Year! I hope it's been great for you so far! :) 


This is going to be an abbreviated version of the monthly author newsletter. I spent the last 2 weeks traveling with my family, so I'm still trying to catch up on everything I left at home. :)


And if you won a book here in the past month or two, don't worry: they're coming! I forgot to mail them before I went out of town, but I will try to get them to you ASAP!

Writing Stuff:

I'm thrilled to announce that my novella won the 2014 ACFW First Impressions contest in its category! Thanks to all of y'all for your support and prayers as I continue this writing adventure. My writing plans for January are to finish polishing my latest, then possibly starting something new. We shall see. :)

Reading Stuff:

December was crazily busy, but here is what I had time to read:

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And I'm currently reading:

Prayer Request Stuff:

Question of the Month:

My requests:

My friend, Heidi - She's having surgery tomorrow (1/30) to drain fluid in her chest. Also, her cancer markers were high at her check up.


My dad - Trying to lose weight and get off the meds that are giving him trouble.


My brother Jimmy and his wife, Autumn - prayers for them as they raise their new baby. Prayers for Autumn who is still healing from giving birth.


Carl and Becky G. - good friends who just had a baby. Prayers for them and their new daughter.


My family - safety as they travel and perform.


Ryan (my Hubbins) - taking leadership school for the next month and a half. Prayers that he will do well.


Reader Requests:


Maxie A. - Requests prayer for her brother and his many health problems. (See her comment below for specifics.)


(Email them to me or leave a comment and I'll add them here!)

It's the time of year to make those New Year Resolutions. Personally, I've resolved to:

• Set aside time to read my Bible and pray every day.
• Treat my writing like a real job instead of a hobby.
• Read more. (Yay!)
• And worry less.

How about you? Leave a comment below!

Last Month's Winners:

"A Soft Breath of Wind" - Sonja*
"A Wild Goose Chase Christmas" - Debbie Rhoades*


All winners have a month to reply to my emails or I will draw a new winner. * = winner has claimed her prize. Be sure to check back soon for this month's giveaways and reviews. 


Thanks for reading and God bless!