Wordless Wednesday

Hunted 2018

Alex: Hello? Anyone here?
Trace: What is this place?
Alex: Green room, of sorts.
Trace: Looks like a hero holding room.
Alex: Because it is.
Trace: Why didn’t you say so?
Alex: Green room sounds better than holding pen.
Trace: So heroes hang out here?
Alex: Until their story is published.
Patrick: I was beginning to think I’d been forgotten.
Alex: How long has it been?
Patrick: The last time the heroes were together was in December 2015, and I didn’t even have a part in the conversation.
Trace: Why are you grumbling?
Patrick: Adding insult to injury, she gave my story to you.
Trace: If she gave it to me, then it wasn’t your story.
Patrick: It was mine until you came along.
Trace: Get over it.
Joe: At least she remembers your name.
Kevin: She has to check her notebook for mine.
Daniel: You’re not the only one.
Todd: My deli was supposed to be the star eatery and then Holiday Diner came along.
Alan: My story was supposed to be told four years ago.
Karl: She misplaced my information sheet.
Jacob: At least she’s mentioned you in other stories.
Ken: I’m a side note.
Scott: She started my story and stopped.
Holiday Hero: I’ve a holiday and a heroine but no story title and no name.
Regency Hero 1: Bickering is pointless
Trace: You don’t have a name neither.
Regency Hero 2: Neither do I.
Regency Hero 3: Nor I.
Regency Hero 4: A bit humiliating.
Alex: The Four Musketeers before Dumas.
RH1: Who?
Alex: Before your time.
Jacob: Don’t worry about it.
Daniel: Is everyone here?
Alan: Looks like it.
Patrick: Alex won’t be here much longer.
Trace: Want a little cheese with that whine?
Patrick: I’m tired of waiting.
Kevin: Welcome to the club.
Alex: Life is good.
Ken: You’re chipper.
Joe: Why?
Patrick: His story is almost finished.
Trace: She finished the last two scenes.
Todd: In one week?
RH2: Good news indeed.
HH: What does it mean?
Alex: Edits are in process.
RH3: Gloating is most unbecoming.
RH4: Especially in a hero.
Jacob: Let the man cheer.
Alan: It’s proof our storyteller is back at work.
Patrick: Finally.
RH1: Welcome back, my lady. You’ve been missed.

Monday Quote

From "Secondhand Samhain," the seventh novella in the Holiday, USA series:

Love wasn't safe or neat and tidy or easy. Love meant risking the pain of loss and misunderstandings. Love was complicated and required hard work. Love was messy.

http://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Samhain-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01A0IBBQI/ref=sr_1_1 

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 21:21

He that followeth after righteousness and mercy findeth life, righteousness, and honour.

Chocolate Cake Day

I've a story for today's holiday.

Chocolate Cake for Two

Ready for the second novella in the series?

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Freed, after being wrongly imprisoned for a crime he didn't commit, Henry Weaver needs a fresh start. The "Help Wanted" sign in the cupcake shop window couldn't possibly be the answer to his prayer.

Holiday Sweets, a specialty cupcake shop, is Annie Sweet's heritage. Everything would be perfect if only she could find competent help. An ultimatum demands Annie make a painful decision.

Choosing God is rarely the easy way, and sometimes the way to Happily Ever After appears impossible...

http://www.amazon.com/Chocolate-Cake-Two-Holiday-USA-ebook/dp/B00HYLK0P8/ref=sr_1_1

Favorite Book Friday

Michael Vey: The Final Spark (Book 7) by Richard Paul Evans contemporary fiction, the last book in this YA series. I've followed from the first book. Wow! What a ride! Sorry it's over, but enjoyed every moment.

Musical Thursday

Casting Crowns' "Oh My Soul" is one of my favorites. I'm not the only one who has been encouraged by it. This is Emmy's story:
https://youtu.be/TVPcoToM5hc

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

I've received several new Likes on Social Media. My humble appreciation. Thanks for the encouragement. One of the most recent unedited bits added to "Christmas Lost," novella #12 in the Holiday, USA series.

  "Beautiful," Karen murmured. Awe coursed through her as she struggled to recognize herself. The negative voice in her head grumbled it was too expensive. She blinked. "How much is it?"

 

Monday Quote

From "Secondhand Samhain," the seventh novella in the Holiday, USA series:

"I did mention I'm fantastic at talking to computers and lousy at talking to people, didn't I?"

http://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Samhain-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01A0IBBQI/ref=sr_1_1 

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 21:8

The way of man is forward and strange: but as for the pure, his work is right.

Saturday Links

We Are One has another great perspective on starting new:
http://weareone-ruth.blogspot.com/2018/01/last-week-of-vacation.html

The Fuzzy Fanatic featured a post about Blackie, the "star" of the film "War Horse." A bit of history about horses:
https://fuzzyfanaticblog.wordpress.com/2018/01/06/horse-behind-war-horse-movie-gets-recognition/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Same Kind of Different as Me by Ron Hall and Denver Moore with Lynn Vincent is a true story. I laughed and cried and loved the book. It's a keeper. It's heart wrenching and inspiring. I pray I've the courage to allow it to change me, if only a little. 

Musical Thursday

Matthew West ~ Broken Things

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwKuz8a8Jnk

Wordless Wednesday

My homemade pizza made easy...

I'm allergic to soy, so I'm doing more cooking from scratch. List of ingredients: Take and Bake bread, homemade spaghetti sauce, shredded mozzarella cheese, fresh basil, and sliced ham.

 Bake the Take and Bake bread. Yes, a lot of oven for a little bread; it was cold, and the oven heated the kitchen nicely. I've also baked the bread in the toaster oven. There are also four rolls in the package. I freeze what I don't use before baking it and bake when I want a fresh loaf.

 Cut basil and ham. I used kitchen scissors.

 Slice bread in half and place on toaster oven tray.

 Spoon and spread desired amount of spaghetti sauce.

 Pile on mozzarella cheese.

 Sprinkle on cut basil.

 Pack on chopped ham.

 Bake at 350-375 degrees F, for 15-20 minutes.

 Serve. Careful. It's hot and delicious. Enjoy.

Monday Quote

Sunday Scripture

Proverbs 21:2

Every way of a man is right in his own eyes: but the Lord pondereth the hearts.

Saturday Links

Grace For My Heart addresses those who deal with narcissists/abusers. The goal is to help victims choose healthy. This post is on a healthy resolution that I think even those who don't like resolutions might want for 2018:
https://graceformyheart.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/resolution/

For those who love Jane Austen and history, you might want to follow this blog, Jane Austen's World:
https://janeaustensworld.wordpress.com/2018/01/05/netley-abbey-and-the-gothic-by-tony-grant/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Skye (Rainbow Girls series book 1) by Heather Gray contemporary Christian romance. Loved it! I want to read more of her books. This story is found in the 7-book anthology "Cherish."