Tuesday Tidbit

Publication is in sight. Working on the final edit, with less than 20 pages to go, from All or Nothing, the last few lines I worked on before posting this:

Belle had also noted Angela's uneasiness. No surprise. Belle was perceptive, which didn't explain her attraction to a jerk. 

Monday Quote

Let your faith be bigger than your fear.

Sunday Scripture

Luke 1:37-38

For with God nothing shall be impossible. And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me according to thy word. And the angel departed from her.

Saturday Links

Lindsay, over at Home, Hugs and Huskies, shared a bit of Writer's Humor:
https://homehugshuskies.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/wednesday-writers-humor-2/

A bit of Christmas fun with Donna Hatch:
http://donnahatch.com/mistletoe-magic-and-wassail/

Christians Read shared TSTL Syndrome by Kristen Heitzmann:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2016/12/13/tstl-syndrome-by-kristen-heitzmann/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

The Battle Plan for Prayer by Stephen and Alex Kendrick was inspired by their movie "War Room." I grew up Christian and felt I had a good relationship with God. The Kendricks taught me so much and changed my prayer life. I was never comfortable offering to pray with someone. I don't always follow through on the prompting. Even when I do, it's still uncomfortable, but I'm learning.

Musical Thursday

With the approach of Christmas, one of my favorite Christmas movies is Polar Express. One of my favorite songs is "Believe" by Josh Grobin.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ19mW-TMRk

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

I'm on final edits for All or Nothing. Life keeps stepping in the way. Trusting God's plan and timing.

I've started the next Holiday, USA novella #11. The title is currently Giving Thanks. The unedited opening paragraph:

Snow drifted over the colorful sign. Welcome to Holiday! We celebrate every day! The population had grown, but it wasn't a surprise. After more than eight years, it should have grown.

Monday Quote...

There is nothing in the world so irresistibly contagious as laughter and good humor. ~ Charles Dickens

Sunday Scripture

Matthew 1:23

"Behold, a virgin shall be with child, and shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us."

Saturday Links

Donna Hatch invites her readers to visit a virtual Regency ball:
http://donnahatch.com/virtual-regency-ball-and-clip-from-the-prisoner-of-zenda/

I love home/natural remedies. Aneesha Monae shared "Bye Bye Under-Eye Bags and Puffiness."
https://aneeshamonae.wordpress.com/2016/12/07/bye-bye-under-eye-bags-and-puffiness/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

A Christmas Carol by Charles Dickens is one of the few classics I've read and loved. It's a free read almost everywhere online. Someday, I want to purchase a proper copy for my library, otherwise known as several shelves I built from kits. The story has one of the best opening lines, ever: Marley was dead, to begin with.

Musical Thursday

I love Christmas music. One of my traditions is listening to my Christmas Mannheim Steamroller CDs. My all-time favorite piece is Stille Nacht (Silent Night). Silent Night is one of my favorites. I know the words in three different languages, English, Thai, and ASL (American Sign Language). I often wait until the last note fades and hit repeat to listen to it all over again. From beginning to end, it fills my soul and touches my heart as only music is able to do.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=anv4FIQ4tbo

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

The first paragraph from All or Nothing, novella #10 of the Holiday, USA series, heading into final edits, again:

Leprechauns and superheroes dotted the pack of costume-clad runners and walkers in the third annual Tough Luck Run, a 5K-race course along Holiday Lake. Most of them stopped to take pictures with spectators along the route. Unconcerned about winning, they focused on fun. As people crossed the finish line, cheers and applause erupted, a constant wave of sound. Half the town participated, and the other half supported, one way or another.

Monday Quote

A knight in shining armor is a man who has never had his mettle truly tested.

Sunday Scripture

Isaiah 9:6

For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulders: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The might God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.

Saturday Links

Patricia Johns shared a cute story:
https://patriciajohnsromance.com/2016/11/28/blushing-bride-at-80/

Christians Read shared "The Catapult by Julie Arduini":
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2016/11/30/the-catapult-by-julie-arduini/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

An Elegant Facade by Kristi Ann Hunter is a Regency Christian romance, and the second book in a series. The third is coming out next year. I featured the prequel novella earlier. I enjoy her characters and storytelling. Kristi Ann Hunter is on my Favorite Authors list. I'm collecting all her books in paperback, if possible. The third book is coming out next year and on my Wish List. I like holding a book in my hands, the feel of the paper, the sensation of turning each page, seeing a book I love on the bookshelf.

Musical Thursday

The Piano Guys, any and all their music. This happens to be the link to Beethoven's 5 Secrets - One Republic.
https://youtu.be/mJ_fkw5j-t0