HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY to all the moms out there!
Here at InspyRomance we’re going to share some pictures of ourselves with our own moms – today and the rest of the month.
Carol Moncado and Mom, circa 1970-something
My mom died when I was a kid, but I get to spend Mother’s Day with my four kiddos and my mother-in-law – who breaks pretty much every “mother-in-law” stereotype there is. We’re having pizza for lunch – because, like she says, it’s my Mother’s Day too so neither one of us should cook ;). Do you have big plans – with your mom or your kids or maybe borrowing someone else’s? (I have an “other mom” who knew my mom and is my BFF’s mom. I can’t imagine my life without Mama Jan in it. If your mom is gone, I pray you have someone like her in your life.)
I do hope everyone had a wonderful week. Summer arrived with a vengeance here (after about 3 days of spring :p) and brought with it strep throat for yours truly. If you’ve never had it, pray you never do! It’s kind of crazy how much strep THROAT affects the rest of you :D.
We’ve had another great week here at InspyRomance! And another great week is coming up! If you’re a winner, please be sure to contact us at:
prizes at inspyromance dot com
Pepper Basham and Mom
Monday, Annalisa Daughety talked about finding the joy in writing again – something we all need to find in whatever our vocation is.
All of us can use tips on practical romance – and Tuesday, Ginger Solomon talked about keeping the romance alive while busy with young children.
Pepper Basham took Wednesday to talk about Swoon Worthy Bad-Boys-Turned-Good, Ty Porter from Becky Wade’s Meant to be Mine in particular. Do you have a favorite redeemed bad boy? (Ty is probably mine :D.)
Cathy Bryant and Mom
Thursday, Lisa Jordan answered the question authors are asked regularly. Where do all those ideas come from?
Elizabeth Maddrey talked about everyone’s very first love – Mom – on Friday.
Saturday, Valerie Comer hosted Cheryl Wyatt with a tribute to single moms and suggestions for ways to help them out. Valerie is giving away a copy of Peace and the Single Mom by Jennifer Maggio. This giveaway is still open – and there’s a great chance you could win!
Coming up:
Kristen Ethridge with Mom (and Kristen’s daughter)
Monday: Laurie Tomlinson
Tuesday: Gail Sattler
Wednesday: Beth Vogt
Thursday: Lorraine Beatty
Friday: Heather Gray
Saturday: Kathleen Y’Barbo
News & Notes:
NEW RELEASES
A Carol for Kent by Hallee Bridgeman (May 13)
Somebody Like You by Beth Vogt (May 13)
Kathleen Y’Barbo and Mom (with Kathleen’s daughter)
EVENTS & TOURS
Keep up with this blog tour for chances to win The Nurse’s Perfect Match by Narelle Atkins.
Keep up with this blog tour for chances to win A BRIDGE UNBROKEN by Cathy Bryant.
AWARDS
Laurie Tomlinson: Semi-Finalist Romance, ACFW Genesis Awards 2014
Raspberries and Vinegar by Valerie Comer, Finalist Romance, The Word Awards 2014
The Path to Piney Meadows by Gail Sattler, Finalist Romance, The Word Awards 2014
Valerie Comer and Mom
Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay, Finalist First Novel, Christy Award 2014
SALES & GIVEAWAYS
Kimberly Rose Johnson is giving away six copies of A Romance Rekindled on GoodReads. Ends May 21.
$100 Visa Card Giveaway! Book Launch & Blog Tour for A Bridge Unbroken by Cathy Bryant. Ends May 22.
Narelle Atkins is giving away 1 copy of The Nurses’s Perfect Match on Goodreads. Ends May 31.
When she's not writing about her imaginary friends, Carol Moncado is hanging out with her husband and four kids in the big yard of their southwest Missouri home, teaching American Government at a community college, reading, or watching NCIS. She's a member of ACFW and RWA, President and founding member for the MozArks ACFW group, and a category coordinator for ACFW's First Impressions.
Thank you for kind words, sweet Carol. I know your Mom would be so proud of you and I am, too. Have a wonderful Mother’s day. Praying God blesses your writing and every other area of your life. Hugs.