My son, Peter Warren, turned 18 last week.
How did he go from this rascal on the left:
to this handsome man?
Not sure. But, we put together a little surprise for Petey on his 18th birthday…would you like to see it?
A different kind of Tuesday
Some people may think that all an author does is sit at home, dreaming up stories, hanging out with the voices in her head.
Actually, that’s not far from the truth. But, in order to have the Voices show up in our heads, we need voices in our lives. Real,
Empty Hands
I am a Grey’s Anatomy fan. I just love the medical and personal dramas of Seattle Grace. I watch the show for the pure entertainment of it, the soap-opera drama. Sometimes they have moral situations that make me think and possibly nudge my husband awake late on a Thursday night.(His favorite thing—to talk about .
He ain’t heavy, he’s my brother.
We’re still playing football here in Minnesota. In fact, today is our Section Finals. Three more games after this, and we win the state championship. (Just sayin’!)
But I’m not looking ahead to that. I’m looking behind, to see what we accomplished.
My middle son started playing football in 5th grade – way behind other kids in other schools because we simply didn’t have a football program at that time.
Winner of the $200 B&B Weekend Getaway Announced
Congratulations to Jackie McMillan from Texas, who won the $200 B&B weekend getaway! Jackie, thank you for participating, and I hope your weekend getaway is blessed. You should have an email in your inbox with the details.
As for the rest of you, stay tuned for upcoming details about my 12/12/12 party that’s taking place in lieu of the October 23 party.
When I'm in the Middle of a Book
Summer is over, and fall is here (even if it doesn’t feel like it). With fall comes school and new routines and a general feeling of being overwhelmed.
I admit that sometimes, when I am in the middle of a book, I get overwhelmed.
As much as I love a story and map it out,
Update: You Don't Know Me FB Party/Webcast Rescheduled
I wanted to take a minute to update you on the video chat party I’m hosting to celebrate the release of You Don’t Know Me. Initially, it was scheduled for October 23, but due to some unforeseen circumstances, we’ve had to reschedule it for December 12.
The $200 B&B Weekend Giveaway is still happening and ends October 22,
Get to Know Me: Colleen
Colleen: I’m here. So, what do you want? I know you’ve already talked to my parents, and grandma, and Uncle Frank—and even my boyfriend? Listen, I only have a tiny little microscopic pitiful role in your story, You Don’t Know Me, so I don’t know what the big deal is.
Read You Don’t Know Me with Me and BookShout!
As I mentioned in the video, I’ve teamed up with BookShout for a “Read with Susan” Book Club. Read You Don’t Know Me along with Susan and get the inside scoop on characters, the town of Deep Haven, and special notes to the reader!
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