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Spring break! I’m looking forward to getting some of the things on my ‘to do’ list checked off. And writing. I haven’t had the energy to write and now that vacation time is upon us, I hope to change that. I have big plans to finish the rough draft of An Uncommon Thief. But I’m going to have to write about 2,000 words a day. […]

Gosh, it’s been a long time since I’ve been able to sit down and write anything. I didn’t win. Darn, I didn’t win. I knew going to the Eppies, I wouldn’t win but I guess I really wanted to win. Maybe next year. At least I finaled. That was something I’ve never done before. One small step at a time, they always say. Congratulations to […]

Congratulations blackroze37! You have won the February contest. Please email me at achristay@aol.com with your address so I can send you your book. Finally, I’ve finished the edits for Highland Song the third and last book in the Higland series. It will be out in ebook in September and hopefully will be a POD book in October. I’ve restarted the pickpoket dog and what fun. […]

This is different from anything I have ever posted before. But today I would like to put forth Rachel’s challenge and continue a chain of kindness among the people I know. Friday at Stayton High School, the student council presented an assembly that was meant to change lives. Rachel Scott was the first person who died at Columbine High School. She was an extraordinary young […]

Except for the banquet, swimming is over for this year. My girls were 4th at State! I truly didn’t expect that high a place so I was pleasantly surprised. Wow! is more like it. They worked so hard and put in so much swimming time. Focused and dedicated would be two good words to describe them. But now that swimming is over, I’m focused and […]

Just received word that I need to send Highland Song to my editor by the end of the month. So I’ve got to make next week work better for me than this one. But it’s exciting. It has been over a year since I had deadlines. I’m ready. I’ll be reading all day and taking notes. I may even take the ms to State next […]

This has been a tough week for me. No writing and I’m feeling withdrawal pains. I haven’t even found the time to edit. I started a new project in my Personal Finance class and it has taken almost 100% of my school time as well as time outside class. It’s been very hectic but I think it will be worth the time I’ve put into […]

I’m kicking off my new contest. February is the most romantic month of the year, at least some people believe. To enter, voice your opinion. What city or place do you think is the most romantic place in the world? The prize: a copy of one of my books and a bag of valentine goodies. Will Joye from Arizona, the winner of my last contest […]

Wow, it’s another snow day. Woke up at 5:40 this morning to a snow day call. So, I’m wide awake and ready to roll. I don’t usually blog on a Wednesday just because of a lack of time. But with an entire free day ahead of me… My hero has decided he’s been a real cad. After all, he has taken another mistress, the heroine, […]

Congratulations Joye! Joye from Aizona is the winner of the winter contest. Please contact me at achristay@aol.com and send me your address so I can send you a book and winter goodies. I hope the weather is still nice out there. We have about 6 inches of snow and school was closed today. Check out my web site for my new contest starting February 1. […]