A PORCH SWING.
Sitting on a porch swing is an idyllic place to sit in any season.
December 2021
DISCIPLINE
You need discipline to write. However, what if your neighbors seem to make it impossible to attain that discipline?
BE PRESENT
One of the best gifts you can give your children is to be present. Not just in the same room, but engaged with them. You may think you are, but I would like to ask you this. How many times are you on your phone when your child is nearby? I have seen young mothers …
A guy on Zoosk.
I saw the guy on Zoosk. He was nice looking and seemed to have a pleasant personality. We chatted for a bit and he asked for my phone number. The first night he called I was laughing so hard I thought my belly would hurt. I love to laugh so he was getting major points …
Christian Fiction novels
Christian fiction novels. What is the draw? There are plenty of books out there which tell you how to live a good Christian life. There are Bible studies, self-help books and a plethora of how to be the “perfect Christian” books. Yet, that is not what Jesus did when he ministered to people who were …
WHAT IS THE SHATTERED VASE?
The Shattered Vase is a novel about a remarkable single mother “Suzie Whatley” who is blindsided when her husband Joe, walks out on her and their three young children. With her sense of security shattered, Susie struggles through a series of difficulties, becoming stronger and more confident with each obstacle that she overcomes. Demonic entities …
Christian Literary Awards
Hello! It has been a long time since I have blogged. I have an amazing reason to blog today! The Shattered Vase by Gracie Lynne has been nominated for an award in The Christian Literary Awards! Yep! That is the only contest I have entered and I am nominated in the Fiction category for the …
BOOK SIGNING SUCCESS!
On the 25th of July I experienced a lovely event. I had a book signing success! I had rented a room at a local coffee house and invited many of my friends to the event. My sweet boyfriend helped co-host the event and he took the pictures of the book signing. What he didn’t capture …
I HAD A DISAPPOINTING DAY
Rejection Last week I had a disappointing day. It started off with an email from a pastor of the church I currently attend. I had gifted her one of my books, asking her assistance with getting it into the church bookstore. https://store.bookbaby.com/book/The-Shattered-VaseOne of the first ladies who read my book decided it should enter the …
BOOK SIGNING
MY FIRST BOOK SIGNING OF THE SHATTERED VASE IS ONLY TWO DAYS AWAY! I am so excited! A friend of mine suggested I host a book signing at the Re:defined Coffee House in Grapevine. I went there to buy a cup of coffee a couple of times and fell in love with the atmosphere. Everyone …