September Author Newsletter (2015)

Life Stuff:

Hello, my lovely friends! :) I hope everyone is having a wonderful month so far. Even here in Florida, I can feel the grip of summer beginning to lose it's hot and humid hold. We even had a night in the 70s this month... It was glorious. (Hey, don't laugh, northern folks, that's progress here! LOL)


All in all, August was a great month. Both the Hubbins and I had birthdays this month, so we've had a great time celebrating with each other. On my birthday, which was the 17th, he surprised me by coming home on his lunch break with flowers, a gloriously-decadent chocolate cake, and the news that he had the rest of the day off to spend with me. It was an awesome day. :)


How was your August?

Writing Stuff:

Well, I heard back from one of the editors on my Blurb to Book manuscript, Hazardous Conditions. In a nutshell, she said that she really liked the story but it needed some fixes before she could offer a contract on it. She sent along a list of revisions and a request to re-submit, so that's what I'll be working on this month. This is the best feedback I've gotten thus far in my writing career, so I'm super excited about it! :D I'd definitely appreciate your prayers as I navigate the self-editing waters once again.

Reading Stuff:

Here is the list of the books that I've this month. What are you reading?

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And I'm currently reading:

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Prayer Request Stuff:

Here are the prayer requests that have been submitted so far. Thank you for intervening for each other, prayer warriors! :) (If you have a request, just leave a comment or use the contact form and I will add it to the list.)

Wendy N. - My granddaughter, Rachel, is having bariatric surgery on September 8thand she would appreciate prayers for success on the surgery and her life afterwards.


Deana D. - Pray for my husband. He has been having problems with blood pressure and is going in for a stress test. 

Sonja N. - Prayers for my dad. He's not doing very well. 

Last month's requests:

Connie S. - Please pray for my daughter and her young daughter.

Deana D. - Please pray for my husband as he prepares for major oral surgery soon.

Tammy C. - Please pray for my daughter and I on our homeschool journey. This will be our first year.

Jan H. - Please pray for my parents and husband. All are having health issues. Pray that I will be able to stay healthy and be able to help them.

Sharon P. - Praise that her daughter has become pregnant and that she will be a first time grandma to a baby boy in January! Please pray for a healthy pregnancy and baby.

Tina W. - Prayer requested for encouragement, strength, and joy.

Last Month's Winners:

Together With You by Victoria Bylin - Tania Nelzy*


Random Acts of Deceit by Christy Barritt - Trixi O.*


An Irish Heart by Jackie Zack - Loraine N.*


Winners, your books will be going out this week! (And a few of last month's winners will also!)


And don't forget to check out my review and giveaway of "Now and Forever" by Mary Connealy that's open until 9/3!

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