September 2010 newsletter

What Did you do during the summer?
Remember that question? Usually it was the first one teachers asked their students when returning to school. For example, if I was in Mrs. Parks's third grade classroom, I would have a mouthful. Here goes:

I visited several military bases, attended two conventions, three family reunions with a fourth one coming up this weekend. Inhale...exhale.
Three of those reunions were mine, but I have to give a shout out to the Chicago Croft Sturdivants reunion (Kerry's mother's side).
I'm always impressed when someone takes the time to research their roots. Kerry's cousin traced back six generations to the Twilight Planation in Tallahatchie, Mississippi. I AM SO JEALOUS.
So, of course I came home, counted my family tree, and doubt checked it again. Nope. So far, I have only gone back five generations. Check it out at my talkgenealogy.blogspot.com.

OH, big news during the summer: my baby turned 21...go Simi, go Simi...it's your birthday. In lieu of a surprise party, I had a surprise phone chain bash. Twenty-one people agreed to call her at designated times once they got the go ahead from the previous caller. It was hilarious! Simi is convinced at least a few callers forgot their numbers because two people said they were the ninth caller. Better planning when she turns twenty-one again. LOL. She got calls from as far away as New York, Miami, Houston, California, North Carolina....

**Finally, you can now purchase autograph copies of my books from my website. Receive a tote bag when you buy all three books in the Guilty series.***

**If you're on Facebook, make sure you join my Guilty series Fan Club Page where I run contests, ask questions about your favorite characters, and talk about the latest in the series. Plus, you can share your thoughts about the Jamiesons, Grandma BB, Kami, the bad boys from Boston and others.

**If you've enjoyed any book in the series, PLEASE POST YOUR REVIEW ON AMAZON and tell a friend.
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Next Friday, September 10th from 6 to 8:30 pm.

Kingdom Resources International
1431 Kingsland Avenue
Pagedale, MO 63133
(between St. Charles Rock Road and Page Avenue)
Call 314.932.2908
Music and fellowship.
I'll read from my upcoming novel, Crowning Glory, as well as sign copies of all my books in the Guilty series.

I'm attending the annual American Christian Fiction Writer's conference in Indy. I have been trying to get to this convention for years--seriously. I can't wait to sit in on the workshops and sign copies of my books to new readers.
Pray for safe travels.
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Book I: Guilty of Love--Parke and Cheney's story.
Book II: Not Guilty of Love--Malcolm and Hallison's story.
Book III: Still Guilty--Parke & Cheney, introducing Cheney's twin Rainey.
Book IV: The Guilty Parties--Cheney's siblings: Rainey and Janae.
Book V: Guilty by Association--the bad boys from Boston.
Book VI: The Guilt Trip--Aaron "Ace" and Cameron Jamieson's stories.
Book VII: Free from Guilt--Grandma BB gets her act together--well, maybe.
Then it's time for Guilty: The Next Generation: Kami Jamieson and cohorts.

A good laugh also provides inspiration:
I couldn't help, but share a few photos of how people fix things

THIS IS A MUST SEE VIDEO: Married Couple Ministry Dance
If for some reason the link doesn't work, go to YOUTUBE and put in Married Couples Dance Ministry.
Whoa.

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