Bittersweet Giveaway

My agent, Terry Burns of Hartline Literary Agency, represented Dianne Price, author of  the Thistle Series. Ashberry Lane released the first of the series, Broken Wings, just a week shy of her passing on to Glory.

Ashberry offered Dianne the contract knowing she had terminal cancer, and did everything in their power to get that first book out.

We all knew they were pretty much dropping everything to get this done for her. I had the privilege of visiting with her on Facebook a few weeks before she died. I was inspired and amazed at her humor and faith. She joked with me about it being bath day and feeling so wobbly she might drag the nurse down with her.

She told me that bed baths are called "cat licks" in Scotland, and we shared about Oregon where she lived. I'd lived there too as a child. I knew this was a kindred spirit. One of her greatest joys, flying, is one of my greatest fears and I'd hoped to share that with her. But God called her home. I know we'll be friends in Heaven.

 You can read more about Dianne and her books, and excepts as well,  at this Ashberry Lane link. I'll be giving away an e-version of her Broken Wings on Monday, September 16. Just leave a comment between now and then, and I'll have a drawing. Blessings, prayers and hugs to Dianne's family.

Beloved Author Gone - Her Books Live On

I am thrilled to announce that I have signed a contract with Harbourlight Books for publication of my novel, Washout Express. I am looking forward to working with the people at Harbourlight and so grateful for the opportunity. Thanks so much to the most awesome agent ever - Terry Burns of Hartline Literary Agency.

Dreams really do come true, because nothing is impossible with God. Praise and thanks! Thanks to my friends and family that have supported me and encouraged me. 

I know it's a process that is just beginning, but you Anne fans out there will appreciate that one day I will get to say, "I'm about to have a short work of fiction published, and I'm afraid it has me completely preoccupied."

Here's a little sneak peak about the book:

Miss Texas has just stolen her man and Bailey Brown—loaded with enough insecurities to fill a suitcase—hits the road. Feeling like the ultimate loser, drives until she sees ‘Washout Express – Exit 477’. She enters an amazing community where she ultimately finds what she was looking for all along.