Book Signing

I have exciting news today!

Vicki Erwin, owner of Main Street Books in St. Charles, Missouri, has invited me to sign my new book, GIFTS FROM GOD, on December 8 from 1-3 pm.

You can visit her store online at mainstreetbooks.net

or find additional pictures and information at Alice Morris' blog (http://www.publishersweekly.com/blog/660000266/post/790016679.html)

"Mo' Love for MO's Main Street Books."

You're all invited to join me for this joyous event.

Getting the Words Right

In my ongoing effort to enhance my writing skills, I've been reading some grammatically-correct books and websites of late. Here's a few suggestions for you, if you're ready to face the rules:
Great Guide to Grammar (http://andromeda.rutgers.edu/~jlynch/Writing/index.html) by Jack Lynch, an English professor at Rutgers University
Common Errors in English (http://www.wsu.edu/~brians/errors/errors.html) by Paul Brians, an English professor at Washington State University
The Curious Case of the Misplaced Modifier: How to Solve the Mysteries of Weak Writing by Bonnie Trenga (http://www.fwbookstore.com/product/157/23)

Short Story Award

Although we've barely passed Halloween on the calendar, I received an early holiday present this week.

My children's short story, "CHRISTMAS TREASURES," was just awarded 1st runner-up in the Springfield Writers' Guild Jim Stone Memorial Fiction Contest!!!

I consider this a wonderful achievement, since my kids' story had to compete against adult short stories as well.

Thanks, SWG Judges!!! I appreciate your vote of confidence in my writing.