I’ve been doing a Friday series on bravery in the past few weeks and I had a post ready to go in my head for this week. But then I got distracted. By this guy. 🙂 Yes, it’s true. My nephew is the cutest kid IN THE ENTIRE WORLD. So the bravery series continues next week with a post …
Thor vs. Loki. And the coolest superhero ever.
Last week on my blog we had super fun conversation about Thor and Captain America and who is coolest. But I noticed a common (and enthusiastic) theme in the comments section: A collective love for one Loki. Now, Loki freaks me out quite a bit. Don’t get me wrong, I love him. It’s just the constant possibility of betrayal that …
Down Syndrome Awareness Month & Ollie :)
If you’ve been around my website for any amount of time—or around me, for that matter—then you know I’m pretty crazy about my nephew Ollie. He is the coolest kid ever. And if you’ve heard me gush about Ollie in the past, then you know he was born a few years ago with multiple heart defects and Down syndrome. Since …
How being a writer is like being a superhero
Well, since we’re talking superheroes today, of course I have to include this photo of myfavorite superhero…my nephew. I get to see Ollie in 17 days…not that I’m counting or anything. 🙂 I was never all that big into superhero movies…that is, until my sister married a guy who likes comics. And together, they double-teamed me until I gave in …
Giveaway winners and a very special birthday!
First of all, time to announce the winners of last week’s five-book giveaway. My good friend random.org and I identified the following winners: When Sparrows Fall by Meg Moseley: Patricia BradleyBe Still My Soul by Joanne Bischof: Laura RedigMy Stubborn Heart by Becky Wade: Kay MThe Wedding Dress by Rachel Hauck: Melinda ParsonThe Cinderella Rule by Bethany Jett: Lisa Medeiros I think I’ve …
Because I’m hanging out with Ollie…
…I’m disappearing from the blogosphere for a couple days. No blog post today (unless this counts) or Monday. But I’ll be back on Wednesday with a waaaay fun special guest who is writing about one of the greatest literary heroes of all time. (Nope, not Darcy…)In case you’re new around these parts, Ollie is my adorable nephew. He was born …
A Graphic Novel Inspired by Super Ollie
Artwork by artist Kelly Williams for METAPHASE, a graphic novel written by Chip Reece. Anyone who’s been around Tag(g)lines for any amount of time knows I’m crazy about my adorable nephew Oliver.Ollie was born in 2010 with Down Syndrome and two congenital heart defects. Within his first 24 hours, he was life flighted to Children’s Mercy in Kansas City where …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Gabrielle Meyer
It’s the first Welcome Mat Wednesday of the New Year. Woohoo! I officially started welcoming Wednesday guests in December 2011, and it’s fun to look back at the list of who all has stopped by Tag(g)lines since. Such a cool group of authors, industry professionals and other fun friends. And I’m really excited about the lineup already in place for …
We have a winner!
Whoa, I’ve been mostly absent from the blogosphere in the past two weeks and so much has happened during my time away! We said goodbye to Twinkies. (I’m just thankful Little Debbie is safe and sound. The world would not be right without oatmeal cream pies.) Larry Hagman died. Seems like most people remember him as a bad guy from …
My book has a name + Ollie photos = happy Monday!
Can we play “Indulge Melissa” for just a few minutes as I share two happy thoughts? My book has a title! It’s officially official as of last week that my debut novel, releasing next fall from Bethany House, is titled Made to Last. Hooray! I got to visit Ollie over the weekend. If you’re new here, you need to know …