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Still here … and yet, not

Well, I'm still here. I'm still plugging away at, and wrestling with, my writing. Still a faith-filled mom who loves her family and whimsical things. But there have been a lot of changes since I last posted. Shortly after D2 went off to her freshman year of college, Hubby and I sold our house (we… Continue reading Still here … and yet, not

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Still Here …

Hello? 🫣 I'm really just popping on here to say that. To let you all know I'm still alive and well (mostly), even though it's been six months since my last post. I never said I was good at this blogging-thing. 😜 Life continues to trek on at warp speed. I know I'm not the… Continue reading Still Here …

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Delayed Announcement 🤦🏼‍♀️

So, as much as I anticipate this corner of the year, it sneaks up on me every time. At least, it does in terms of the marketing I’m “supposed” to be doing to help my book sales. 🫣 In August, few people want to hear about Christmas and Christmas books, but all of a sudden,… Continue reading Delayed Announcement 🤦🏼‍♀️

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Celebrate Good Times…With a Giveaway

I'm part of a small group of published and pre-published writers through ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers), and we recently started a group blog called Storytellersquad.com, where I will be contributing a post about once a month. Today is my first day over there—and it's also my book birthday! *throws confetti* To celebrate, I'm giving away… Continue reading Celebrate Good Times…With a Giveaway

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From Deserts to Green Pastures

I recently celebrated my 41st birthday, and as I reflect over a year that began with me stumbling into a writer’s desert, it looks like I might finish it out emerging onto fertile grasses. All glory to God, who never left my side through the dry and barren wasteland. Here are some of the things… Continue reading From Deserts to Green Pastures

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A BookSweeps Giveaway!

Hello, friends! I have two things to share with you today. First...thanks to so many of you, TINSEL IN A TANGLE made it to that monetary threshold and is coming out in paperback!! Paperback copies are actually available now online at Barnes & Noble and will be available later this week over at Amazon.com. The cherry on top?… Continue reading A BookSweeps Giveaway!

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It’s Book Release Day!

Hi, everybody! Tinsel Kuchler here, to celebrate the release of Laurie’s book, Tinsel in a Tangle. Today, Laurie’s being highlighted on Kelsey Gillespy’s blog, but she asked me to read something for all of you, so here goes… [Picks up sheet of paper and clears throat] “Starting today, everyone who has access to Kindles and Nooks… Continue reading It’s Book Release Day!

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Preorder and Land Updates

Bonjour, mes amis! C'est moi, Ellowyne Wilde. Yes, I’m as shocked to be writing this post as you are to be reading it. Then again, Laurie’s busy packing to leave on Wednesday for a writer’s conference in Texas, so who better to pick up the slack around here than moi? I thought she’d forgotten about us… Continue reading Preorder and Land Updates

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Tinsel’s Cover Reveal…

At long last, it's finally here! Tinsel's book cover! I. Am. So. Excited! This has got to be my favorite part about the publication process so far. To see in visual form a taste of what I've only up to now imagined in my head and written down in black words is truly invigorating. Makes… Continue reading Tinsel’s Cover Reveal…