Soak in the elements of a good book: The first priority of a writers is to be a reader. Find those books you enjoy and don’t be afraid to highlight favorite phrases, characters, or plot techniques. For years I kept a journal in which I dissected the books I liked and analyzed why they worked.
I Have Come Upon a Terrible Truth
I have come upon a terrible truth.
A great parent trains their children to leave them.
I’m not sure why this didn’t click with me before. I mean, since birth—hello—my kids have been leaving me.
I tried—oh, I tried, to extract promises that they’d live with me forever. In fact,
Cheering Us On
Hello from Northern Minnesota, where the leaves are crimson, the air smells of wood-burning ovens, and Friday night football is our favorite night of the week! I love to sit in the stands and cheer on my football players. It’s one of my greatest joys.
I am working on a Christmas novella for next fall.
Fall into Fall with a Book Chat
Have you read a Susan May Warren book this summer? Are you looking forward to even more books in the coming months? Get the scoop and chat with me during my Fall into Fall Book Chat!
On August 27 at 8 EDT/5 PDT, I will be chatting with readers via a LIVE webcast and answering your questions,
End of Summer
I put together a Facebook event yesterday and sent it out to our local friends. The title? Last Warren Deck Party of the Summer. Have you ever seen that VIP bottle service at nightclubs? well, I want to do just the same at home, and go all out.
Last? Of the summer?
Disclaimers
I’m a people person, an extrovert. I get my batteries charged by great conversation over a flickering fire.
I’ve been pampered lately. The last two weekends I’ve soaked in time with precious friends.
However, having people over to your house requires you to CLEAN your house. And my most-recent guests stayed three nights.
Happy Susie May Days! (Get a Free eBook!)
We’re declaring May 21-27, 2013, Susie May Days!!
All you need to do is head to your local Barnes & Noble store (or BandN.com) during Susie May Days (May 21-27!) and purchase a copy of Take a Chance on Me (paperback or Nook) then click here to get your free gift!
Winner Announced from My "When Someone Took a Chance on Me" Contest
Thank you all so very much for enter my “When Someone Took a Chance on Me” contest! It was so encouraging to read all of your answers, to see the stories of forgiveness, of first (and second and third) chances. The winner (chosen randomly) is . . .
Abbi Hart
“I had to think for awhile about this (hence the reason I’m commenting so late) because I’ve never really thought of things as people taking a chance on me.
Winner Announced from the 'Duchess' Kindle Fire Giveaway
I’m happy to announce that Lisa Wielosik from Brookhaven, Pennsylvania, is the winner of the Kindle Fire giveaway I held! Congratulations, Lisa! My assistant will be in touch with the details.
When Someone Took a Chance on Me | Contest and Giveaway
Take a Chance on Me: It’s a story of forgiveness and second chances. Has someone taken a chance on you? Share your story below in the comment section, and next Monday, I’ll pick a winner. He or she will win:
—A mystery book pack
—This ice-cream maker for some summer fun
—This ice-cream cookbook to take full advantage of your new ice-cream maker
By the way,