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A Winter Wedding

March 6, 2019 by Cecelia Dowdy

What do you remember most about your wedding day preparations? In A Winter Wedding, a movie that I saw via UP Channel, Hallie and Lucas are recently engaged. Hallie has always dreamed of having her wedding in a tropical location. Hallie’s mom tries to take over the wedding, acting as if she were getting married […]

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Do Awards Really Matter?

February 1, 2019 by Cecelia Dowdy

Do readers care if an author has won an award? A writer friend of mine recently contacted me, asking if I’d entered my book for the Rita Award. The Rita is an award presented by Romance Writers of America (RWA). The award is given to romance novels in various categories. The Rita is presented during […]

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Unexpected Blessings

January 2, 2019 by Cecelia Dowdy

When was the last time you received an unexpected blessing? I hope all of you had a nice Christmas. I received a very wonderful unexpected blessing recently. I’m an accountant and financial analyst at my day job for a non-profit company. When we had our annual holiday party, it was announced that our company would […]

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Manna and Dessert

November 30, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Are desserts mentioned in the Bible? Yes, I know that sounds like a weird question, but, when it comes to food and desserts, my mind wanders. And, when my mind wanders, all sorts of strange things go through my head. I didn’t really see much about desserts in the Bible. They talk about fruit and […]

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Southern Comfort

October 30, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Do you know anybody who’s blind? That may seem like an unusual question but it’s the premise of my novel, Southern Comfort. Carl was born blind, so, he’s had a rough life. Simple things like finding a job and relocating to a new area can be challenging for someone who is disabled. When he meets […]

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Caramel Kisses

September 28, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Have you, or someone you know, ever kept a secret from your spouse or loved one? My upcoming novella from the Somewhere Beyond The Blue box set is entitled Caramel Kisses. Seventy-one-year-old Michael Gray is grieving over the loss of his spouse. Shortly before his wife Mimi dies, she reveals that she’d had a baby before she […]

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Christian Mingle

August 29, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Have you ever used an online dating service? If so, was it a positive experience for you? I recently watched a movie entitled Christian Mingle. Gwyneth is tired of her lame love life. When she sees an ad for Christian Mingle, a Christian dating service, she’s intrigued. She wonders if Christian Mingle is the key […]

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An Hour Behind

July 28, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Have you ever taken a second chance on love? Recently, I watched the cutest romance movie. It’s called An Hour Behind  and it reminded me of my Bakery Romance Series. When Trish, a cupcake baker, is set up for a blind date for breakfast, she doesn’t arrive on time. Her watch was not set for […]

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Do Men Read Romance Novels?

June 28, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Do you know any men who read romance novels? Recently, I received a few emails from men who’d read my contemporary romance novels. They said that they liked my writing and that they were looking forward to reading my other books. One of them said that he really liked the way my story moved. He […]

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Cake For Two

June 8, 2018 by Cecelia Dowdy

Do you ever cook with your husband/significant other? If so, what kind of food do you cook? You probably know from some of my previous blog posts that I’m a foodaholic. I love talking about food and recipes. About two weeks ago, I was so excited about the Royal Wedding. Well, since I’m a romance […]

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