I wish I could tell you where I got this recipe…I have no idea where it came from! But I’ve made it many times and absolutely love it. Scones2 cups flour1 tbsp baking powder1/2 tsp salt2 tbsp sugar5 tbsp cold butter1 cup buttermilk1 1/2 cup blueberrieszest of 1/2 lemon Preheat oven to 400 degrees Mix dry ingredients (flour, baking powder, …
Kiss-or-Miss Winter Scavenger Hunt: Stop #8…with Crystal Walton!
Welcome to the “Kiss or Miss” Scavenger Hunt. Journey through all eight stops, following the order in the schedule. Each stop will include two or three clue words in red. Collect them all and enter to win our grand prize at the final stop on February 17th on Crystal’s site. Along each stop, you’ll get to meet an awesome author …
All the reasons I’ve cried recently.
I’m not a big crier, folks. I’m just not. Crying gives me a headache and makes my makeup run and when it’s all over I look like I’m suffering from chicken pox, tuberculosis and pink eye all at once. I’ll give you a sec to get that image out of your head. Truthfully, though, several things have made me cry …
Why it’s going to be quiet around here for a couple weeks.
Hey guys! This week I’m heading off to one of my favorite trips of the year: the ACFW Conference in St. Louis. It’s an event during which about seven hundred writers and publishing industry professionals take over a Hyatt Regency Hotel and basically have the grown-up version of summer camp. Not nearly as many mosquitos. But just as much staying …
The hot, sweaty, SCARED cowboy. (Or when being brave is looking out the window)
I think I’m about to break a major blogging rule. I’m going to *gasp* process some personal things I’ve been thinking about in blog form—all having to do with bravery. I wrote about bravery a couple weeks ago and ever since, have been reading this amazing book called Let’s All Be Brave and I just have ALL these thoughts. So …
Gilmore Guys (a guest series) . . . MARTY! featuring Amy Haddock and a giveaway
For readers who’ve been here the past two Fridays: It’s Gilmore Guys day again! I am having a blast with these guest posts and giveaways and I hope you are, too. For readers who haven’t been here the past two Fridays: Inspired by the multiple reviews my latest book, Here to Stay, has received comparing it to the TV show Gilmore Girls, …
Welcome Mat Wednesday: Sandra Orchard
Are you a suspense fan? If so, you need to know author Sandra Orchard. Her latest book, Deadly Devotion, released in June from Revell and is the first in her Port Aster series. The plot moves at a quick pace and I especially appreciated her unique characters. Her main character, for instance, is an herbalist in search of treatment for …
How one theme song can totally spice up your everyday life
So, the other day I was sitting at a red light in a busy intersection. And sitting…and sitting…and sitting… When suddenly the theme music for Downton Abbey started playing in my car. And instantly, my wait turned exciting. Nay, dramatic. All because of the song. (Never heard the Downton Abbey theme? A) Um, it’s time to BBC-ify your life and …
Out and about around the web…
Hey folks! Rather than a regular Monday post here today, I’m guesting on two other blogs today. I hope you’ll stop by… ACFW blog: How to Keep that Conference Feeling All Year Long Yes, it got a little goofy. Susan Tuttle’s awesome blog: Is it worth it? A post on why writing is worth it. This post actually took me …
Conference milestones & one big “thank you!”
I recently returned home from ACFW—which, for a writer, is sort of like prom meets a family reunion meets all the college classes you actually wanted to take meets a party with sooo many of your favorite people. I love ACFW. I love ACFW like Jack Sparrow likes rum. And thankfully, I don’t have nearly as much trouble finding it. …