I told you yesterday about Look Good Feel Better, a fantastic group that empowers women by helping them deal with the appearance-related effects of cancer and its treatments. One of their most exciting annual fundraisers is the online Dior LGFB Auction, which just went live on … [Read more...] about The Dior Auction for Look Good Feel Better
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Look Good Feel Better: Helping Women with Cancer
Since becoming disillusioned with Susan G. Komen earlier this year, we have spent a great deal of time researching other organizations to feature during Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We were happy to learn about Look Good Feel Better (LGFB) because it's so in keeping with our … [Read more...] about Look Good Feel Better: Helping Women with Cancer
jane porter talks about love stories, “the good woman,” and her brennan sisters trilogy
Author Jane Porter has a huge fan base -- and it's no wonder. She writes love stories that feel so real and that make you think about what you would do if you were in the main character's place. Her latest novel, The Good Woman, is the first in a trilogy about the Brennan … [Read more...] about jane porter talks about love stories, “the good woman,” and her brennan sisters trilogy
Talking About Mail Order Brides with Kelly O’Connor McNees, Author of "In Need of A Good Wife"
I am always fascinated by different periods in history, and how people lived then. I've vividly pictured the mail order brides Mark Knopfler so eloquently sings about in "Prairie Wedding" (see video below) so I eagerly gobbled up Kelly O'Connor McNees' In Need of A Good Wife, a … [Read more...] about Talking About Mail Order Brides with Kelly O’Connor McNees, Author of "In Need of A Good Wife"
titanic: the belfast exhibit, the blu-ray movie release and an interview with gaelic storm
This year marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic, so Michael and I were eager to visit Titanic Belfast when we were in Ireland this summer. The Titanic was built in Northern Ireland, and it was fascinating to stand in the spot where the highly-touted ship … [Read more...] about titanic: the belfast exhibit, the blu-ray movie release and an interview with gaelic storm
dancing at the shame prom: sharing the stories that kept us small
Yesterday, two of my favorite female writers, Amy Ferris and Hollye Dexter, published an anthology that just may become a life preserver for those struggling to get past the events that have shamed them. Dancing at the Shame Prom: Sharing the Stories That Kept Us Small is a … [Read more...] about dancing at the shame prom: sharing the stories that kept us small
Paper Passion Perfume: Book in a Bottle, Bottle in a Book!
As you know, I love to read. Duh. I also love scents. As I admitted in 25 Random Things About Me, “Smell good, and I’ll follow you anywhere.” My own signature scent is Pure Grace by Philosophy, but, really, there’s nothing I like better than the smell of a new book. In fact, it’s … [Read more...] about Paper Passion Perfume: Book in a Bottle, Bottle in a Book!
five new books to add to your reading list!
I have so many piles of books all over my house, I think I should sign up for the Evelyn Woods speedwriting course! Meanwhile, here are five great new books to read now that the kids have gone back to school. Let me know what you're reading, too! THE WORLD WITHOUT YOU by Joshua … [Read more...] about five new books to add to your reading list!