~ A 5-minute blog to have with your morning tea ~~ New Beginnings ~~ A note from my heart ~
Speaking of New Beginnings... that's where my novel "The Path Chosen" takes us: The Path Chosen by Donna Keevers Driver ~*~"When two Sydney-based women are forced to trade places, 157 years apart, |
Excerpt from Chapter One: In a realm unrestricted by corporeal settings and seasons, two time zones collided, smashing into one another with a force far too powerful for the walls of man to stand against. With a thunderous explosion, they broke through established borders, the concentration of their combined strength slamming down upon creation, sending shock waves across the surface of the earth, pushing against the 1858 locomotive and the Sydney-bound train of 2015... |
...and so begins a new life for our two heroines and their partners...
~ today's readings ~
~ for the reader ~
FREE Reads and Downloads from Desert Breeze Publishing: *here*
~ for the writer ~
"5 Ways to Write a Perfect First Draft (or Nearly)" by K.M. Weiland.
~ for your health ~
"Is Sugar Addictive?" on Sarah Wilson's 'I Quit Sugar' website.
~ hope for life ~
If there's one thing I've learned since crying out to God at a time when suicide called so loudly, it's that He loves new beginnings, and He's more than happy to help you get them.
~ today's challenge ~
~ Dare to Dream ~
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Miss me? ;)
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I've been MIA for a while now. You may have seen me here and there (probably on Facebook or Instagram, trying to do life best I could), spotted me in a public place once or twice, or spoken to me via phone, messages, or in person, but that's the 'physical' me. The body. The flesh. The vessel I'll leave behind when I leave this earth. The real me, the person the world doesn't always see, the one that often hides through fear of this or that, who possesses the heart and soul, went into hiding, lost in a pool of worry and fear, finding comfort solely in the stretched shadows of reality. | ~*~ |
But I'm back now! :D And, this time -- I hope! (I tend to wander... :P ) -- I have my priorities in the correct order.
On this, my author site, I'll be doing Morning Tea as often as time allows, with something for The Reader, The Writer, The Cuppa Lover (tea or coffee?), and a word of encouragement, but I'm also heading back to a website I blogged on many years ago, for the continuation of my spiritual journey -- under the new blog section "A Journey Back to Me." I will add the link to a Morning Tea blog whenever I have one to share.
I do hope you join me.
I do hope you join me.
FOR EXAMPLE:
(Press on underlined words to follow links)
~ for the reader ~
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In 2015, Dianna Liddell has it all: An apartment overlooking Sydney Harbour, a successful career, financial independence and a live-in fiancé with an athletic build and "the world's greatest smile". She couldn't ask for more...until she learns she is pregnant to the man she no longer desires. ~*~ |
~ for the writer ~
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~ a word of encouragement ~
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Spread your wings and fly.
This world needs your beauty.
This world needs your beauty.
~ for the Soul ~
~ today's blog ~
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~ something to think about ~
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If God created you solely to serve and worship Him,
He would never have given you free will.
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He seeks a relationship
~ just as you do ~
filled with love
~ His love ~
and
~ Your love ~
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A two-way loving relationship
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He would never have given you free will.
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He seeks a relationship
~ just as you do ~
filled with love
~ His love ~
and
~ Your love ~
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A two-way loving relationship
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<3 Donna.
<3 Donna.
~*~ Excerpt from ~ The Path Chosen ~ ~*~ As the stationmaster's whistle screamed instructions, calling for the locomotive to push forward, Anna recoiled before the affliction Adam and life continued to throw at her. With life calling her one way and her heart calling her another, she clenched a fist, struggling to secure the scream rising from deep within. In a moment's weakness, one born of desperation and unrelenting sorrow, she closed her eyes and, with all her heart and soul and the haunting cries of disillusionment, prayed for her world to change. ~*~ |
For further reading, find a link to your preferred reading App: THE PATH CHOSEN
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~ for the reader ~
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~ for the writer ~
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~ for the soul ~
~ then this happened ~
~ and this ~
~ then ~
~ when 1 + 1 = 8 ~
~ when 1 + 1 = 8 ~
Hubby Tim feeding Matt (2nd youngest), Amanda in the background,
me holding Kathleen (the youngest) with Tim (jr) welcoming his little sister,
and Amy and Brooke to the side (with Brooke being our oldest).
me holding Kathleen (the youngest) with Tim (jr) welcoming his little sister,
and Amy and Brooke to the side (with Brooke being our oldest).
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~ then this happened ~
...on the day of Mandy's high school formal ('prom') -- enjoying the rich aroma of doggy-doo. ;)
~ then this ~
which is a little bit embarrassing, so we won't talk about that........ ;)
~ then this serious moment~
~ and this one ~
I know, I know... They need to stop taking themselves so seriously...
~ this happened the other day ~
~ St Albans ~ near Sydney ~ New South Wales ~ Australia ~
~ an early celebration for us, as Tim has to work on our anniversary ~
~ then he bought me the best cup ever! ~
~ then he bought me the best cup ever! ~
I have come to believe that one person's definition of romance does not fit the exact image someone else holds. I reckon my novel The Path Chosen is a good example of that, actually. I wouldn't class it a romance, yet, that's what it's being sold as, and as my hubby's reading it (for the first time) he's saying, "There is elements of romance in it"... but, me... nah, I don't feel it. When I pick up a romance novel, I expect pure romance. My characters (and not just in TPC) don't offer that. They get messy.
Mind you, my version of romance may differ greatly. Flowers and chocolates are lovely, and jewellery is... sweet... but they don't do it for me. And sitting across the table from someone while we chew doesn't get my heart racing, I tell ya. (Let's go have a food fight instead!) But when my hubby gives me a cup, or a mug, then you know he's won my heart over yet again, because that is something I treasure. When he searches his heart in order to find something he knows I like, he wins the bonus prize. (My heart, that is. :) ) That, to me, is romantic. I wouldn't reject or knock any gift -- and God knows I'm eatin' those chocolates if he brings them near me -- but it's nice to be known, you know.
It's like Dianna says in The Path Chosen: "Adam, please. If you don't see me when no one else in this world is allowed to, how will I continue to exist?"
Romance is a passing breeze, a breath of wind or hot hair, I feel, when the heart is not involved. But when the heart is involved, you are seen, and you feel it, and you are reminded that YOU are real, YOU are special to someone, YOU exist. I love being wife, I love being Mum, friend, author, and so on, and I would never give these things up for romance, but I confess I do like being seen by those who love me. Ya know what I mean?
So when the man I love gives me a cup, I feel like he has seen me. I feel special. I feel heard, even. I feel loved. And that is the epitome of romance for me. Being heard, being seen, being loved in a way that reflects the intimacy you share with your partner.
Also, the writing on the cup is better than jewels any day. It's even better than chocolate. Seriously! ;)
Mind you, my version of romance may differ greatly. Flowers and chocolates are lovely, and jewellery is... sweet... but they don't do it for me. And sitting across the table from someone while we chew doesn't get my heart racing, I tell ya. (Let's go have a food fight instead!) But when my hubby gives me a cup, or a mug, then you know he's won my heart over yet again, because that is something I treasure. When he searches his heart in order to find something he knows I like, he wins the bonus prize. (My heart, that is. :) ) That, to me, is romantic. I wouldn't reject or knock any gift -- and God knows I'm eatin' those chocolates if he brings them near me -- but it's nice to be known, you know.
It's like Dianna says in The Path Chosen: "Adam, please. If you don't see me when no one else in this world is allowed to, how will I continue to exist?"
Romance is a passing breeze, a breath of wind or hot hair, I feel, when the heart is not involved. But when the heart is involved, you are seen, and you feel it, and you are reminded that YOU are real, YOU are special to someone, YOU exist. I love being wife, I love being Mum, friend, author, and so on, and I would never give these things up for romance, but I confess I do like being seen by those who love me. Ya know what I mean?
So when the man I love gives me a cup, I feel like he has seen me. I feel special. I feel heard, even. I feel loved. And that is the epitome of romance for me. Being heard, being seen, being loved in a way that reflects the intimacy you share with your partner.
Also, the writing on the cup is better than jewels any day. It's even better than chocolate. Seriously! ;)
The cup says:
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Designed to dream...
Created to be beautiful.
He has made everything beautiful in its time.
Ecclesiastes 3:11
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It's got it all: I'm a dreamer. (Tim's not.) I want him to think I'm beautiful, no matter how wrinkly my drool-stained face looks upon waking up after a night of snoring. :P And it has God's heart. My beloved's heart, and God's heart, aimed at me... My cup runneth over...
~ this also happened today ~
My first review for The Path Chosen. A 5-star review. :)
And on the Australian Amazon Kindle site ~ this happened:
And on the Australian Amazon Kindle site ~ this happened:
So you could say, on this day, in 2016 (one year after Dianna and Anna traded places in The Path Chosen ;) ), this happened: My heart was humbled by love. Thank you, and God bless all of you, who have sent it my way.
You have blessed me more than I can say. Happy 'today', my friend. <3
You have blessed me more than I can say. Happy 'today', my friend. <3
... and don't forget:
[God] has made everything beautiful in its time...
and that means you, too. <3
[God] has made everything beautiful in its time...
and that means you, too. <3
It was a fairly dry autumn over here in my part of Australia, and winter's been looking the same. If there's one thing this girl loves, it's a rainy Saturday morning, but, as you can imagine, there hasn't been many of those lately -- nor any rainy mornings... until today! Saturday, April 23! :D I LOVE a rainy Saturday morning! It has such a great feel to it -- for me. (I apologise to those wanting a sunny day. :) ) I love writing when it's raining. This morning, however, is a good time to read, because...
*Drum roll please* ________________
My hubby came into the bedroom this morning, saying, "It's on Amazon." I'm like, "WHAT is on Amazon?" (He is so sweet for not looking at me like I'm a complete moron. X ) He looks like a kid on Christmas morning as he says, "Your book."
"OH," she shouts, giving herself a forehead slap. ;)
*Drum roll please* ________________
My hubby came into the bedroom this morning, saying, "It's on Amazon." I'm like, "WHAT is on Amazon?" (He is so sweet for not looking at me like I'm a complete moron. X ) He looks like a kid on Christmas morning as he says, "Your book."
"OH," she shouts, giving herself a forehead slap. ;)
~ for the reader ~
So, here are the links... but please note the PAPERBACK version has NOT been linked to the KINDLE version on Amazon. I don't know why. I can only assume it's because the paperback version was [accidentally] posted on April 1 and not April 21. I don't know if that will ever be corrected.
Australian Amazon - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
--for Australian Amazon paperback, we need to follow American Amazon:
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
American Amazon - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
Amazon England - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
Barnes & Noble - The Path Chosen (Paperback and/or Nook???? I don't know. I can't tell. :/ )
KOBO ebook - The Path Chosen
The publisher. Desert Breeze Publishing: The Path Chosen. (Note, as far as I can see, this is just an ePub version. The site is telling me it's not available, as yet, but the price has been added, and it's been moved to the new release section...)
You can also find it on iBooks: The Path Chosen
Australian Amazon - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
--for Australian Amazon paperback, we need to follow American Amazon:
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
American Amazon - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
Amazon England - KINDLE: The Path Chosen
- PAPERBACK: The Path Chosen
Barnes & Noble - The Path Chosen (Paperback and/or Nook???? I don't know. I can't tell. :/ )
KOBO ebook - The Path Chosen
The publisher. Desert Breeze Publishing: The Path Chosen. (Note, as far as I can see, this is just an ePub version. The site is telling me it's not available, as yet, but the price has been added, and it's been moved to the new release section...)
You can also find it on iBooks: The Path Chosen
~ the path chosen ~
In 2015, Dianna Liddell has it all: An apartment overlooking Sydney Harbour, a successful career, financial independence and a live-in fiancé with an athletic build and "the world's greatest smile". She couldn't ask for more...until she learns she is pregnant to the man she no longer desires. Anna Endicott is the wife of a clergyman, who, in 1855, sets sail to Australia as a dutiful wife. Three years on, she has lost her country, loved ones, faith in her husband and their God, and confidence in finding happiness. When wishes flow, timelines are crossed and new futures are forged. Places, names, and partners alter, and the values of a foreign society will see celebrated principles questioned. Familiarity fades, expectations are changed, hearts falter, and someone will find themself falling in love. |
~ is it a romance ~
Good question!!
When I think 'romance', I think 'one couple and the challenges they face before getting together'... Therefore, I did not classify The Path Chosen as a romance -- not anywhere, not ever. Out of the choices given, I marked "Women's Fiction" even though I hope men enjoy it too (like I said, out of the choices given to me), and I marked "Time Travel", because two women time travel. There are two couples in this story, and all are challenged in one way or another.
When you read The Path Chosen, I would like you to answer this question -- especially if you love reading romance novels: Would YOU consider The Path Chosen a romance?
It may fall easily into that genre these days, I don't know, but I wouldn't say it was 'classic romance', would you?
When I think 'romance', I think 'one couple and the challenges they face before getting together'... Therefore, I did not classify The Path Chosen as a romance -- not anywhere, not ever. Out of the choices given, I marked "Women's Fiction" even though I hope men enjoy it too (like I said, out of the choices given to me), and I marked "Time Travel", because two women time travel. There are two couples in this story, and all are challenged in one way or another.
When you read The Path Chosen, I would like you to answer this question -- especially if you love reading romance novels: Would YOU consider The Path Chosen a romance?
It may fall easily into that genre these days, I don't know, but I wouldn't say it was 'classic romance', would you?
I hope you enjoy it, dear Reader-Friends. <3
PS. If you'd like to join fellow Reader-Friends on my photo page, on this website and on Facebook, come over to Facebook and leave a photo. :) <3 Or email me at [email protected]
* Happy reading * <3
* Happy reading * <3
I was 26 when I ran out of hope. Sad, lonely, and at the point of wanting to leave this world, I had to make a choice between suicide and God. I was a single mum (by choice), and I didn't trust anyone to take care of my daughter, or to love her as I did, if I were to suicide, and there was no way I was taking her with me. So, God was my last option.
I'll share more of my testimony another time, but, for now, I'll just say: Two days after I cried out to Jesus, asking God to forgive me for all my sins and for Him to forgive all who had sinned against me, I ran into the only Christian I knew, in a dead-end lane, which ran along the back of the property I attended Sunday school 20 years earlier, in an answer to my prayers. (I was walking by the property; I was not attending any function there.)
Long story short: In the darkest period of my life, the Light of the world [Jesus] rescued me.
Over 25 years later, Jesus is still my hope. Without Him, I'd slip back to that place of longing for death. Yes, I am married, have children, and am presently stepping out into my dream of being a published author, but while the thought of breaking the hearts of my children may keep me away from the edge of suicide, my hope is in Him, and Him alone.
Whether you think me weak or a religious fool or not, is not an issue. The issue is, without Jesus I would not want to be in this world. He keeps me going. He keeps me alive. He gives me purpose, love, a sense of worth and self-acceptance, healing, courage, and hope, as no one or nothing else has.
So, if you see me walking away from person, circumstance, or issue, and towards Him, know that it's nothing personal. I need Him.
I'll share more of my testimony another time, but, for now, I'll just say: Two days after I cried out to Jesus, asking God to forgive me for all my sins and for Him to forgive all who had sinned against me, I ran into the only Christian I knew, in a dead-end lane, which ran along the back of the property I attended Sunday school 20 years earlier, in an answer to my prayers. (I was walking by the property; I was not attending any function there.)
Long story short: In the darkest period of my life, the Light of the world [Jesus] rescued me.
Over 25 years later, Jesus is still my hope. Without Him, I'd slip back to that place of longing for death. Yes, I am married, have children, and am presently stepping out into my dream of being a published author, but while the thought of breaking the hearts of my children may keep me away from the edge of suicide, my hope is in Him, and Him alone.
Whether you think me weak or a religious fool or not, is not an issue. The issue is, without Jesus I would not want to be in this world. He keeps me going. He keeps me alive. He gives me purpose, love, a sense of worth and self-acceptance, healing, courage, and hope, as no one or nothing else has.
So, if you see me walking away from person, circumstance, or issue, and towards Him, know that it's nothing personal. I need Him.
~ for the reader ~
"Ted Dekker"
Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling author, with over 35 novels,
best known for suspense thrillers.
Ted Dekker is a New York Times best-selling author, with over 35 novels,
best known for suspense thrillers.
~ for the writer ~
"J.K. Rowling's rejection letters give hope to the writer in us all."
by Tim Chester
by Tim Chester
~ for the soul ~
Romans 5:1-11
New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
Peace and hope
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5 And hope does not put us to shame,
because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,
who has been given to us.
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless,
Christ died for the ungodly.
7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person,
though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Since we have now been justified by his blood,
how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!
10 For if, while we were God’s enemies,
we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son,
how much more, having been reconciled,
shall we be saved through his life!
11 Not only is this so,
but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have now received reconciliation.
New International Version - UK (NIVUK)
Peace and hope
1 Therefore, since we have been justified through faith,
we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
2 through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand.
And we boast in the hope of the glory of God.
3 Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings,
because we know that suffering produces perseverance;
4 perseverance, character; and character, hope.
5 And hope does not put us to shame,
because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit,
who has been given to us.
6 You see, at just the right time, when we were still powerless,
Christ died for the ungodly.
7 Very rarely will anyone die for a righteous person,
though for a good person someone might possibly dare to die.
8 But God demonstrates his own love for us in this:
while we were still sinners, Christ died for us.
9 Since we have now been justified by his blood,
how much more shall we be saved from God’s wrath through him!
10 For if, while we were God’s enemies,
we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son,
how much more, having been reconciled,
shall we be saved through his life!
11 Not only is this so,
but we also boast in God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
through whom we have now received reconciliation.
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~ from my home and heart to yours ~
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Stay and have a cuppa, or scroll to find 'for the reader', 'for the writer' and/or 'for the soul'.
~ morning tea ~
~ for the reader ~
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The main reason I am sharing a cuppa with you today is to introduce you to a dear friend, and fellow Desert Breeze Publishing author, Christy King -- if you don't know her already, that is. :) I just read Christy's brief blog My Book Boyfriend is an Oogy Monster and enjoyed it so much I had to share it:
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I'm curious to know whether or not you have a book boyfriend -- or girlfriend. If so, you can tell me in the comment section below, or on Christy's blog. We won't tell anyone. ;)
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~ Christy's website: Christy King ~
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~ for the writer ~
~ *How to Select an Enticing Excerpt* ~ by Naomi Musch ~
*NOTE: Chances are you've seen the following images before, because I have posted them elsewhere. To share these images, and others like them, on Facebook or wherever, you can find my 'Scriptures on Pictures' albums here: * Photos with Scripture #1 * Photos with Scripture #2 * Photos with Scripture #3: Abandon yourself to Grace. * morning tea images (on my Facebook author page) They are free to share, and free to download -- just as long as they are never used for financial gain without my written approval. PS. Pressing on images should enlarge them. :) x |
~ for the soul ~
A better title for this particular blog would be morning tea #3, 4, 5 and 6, because it's taken me a couple of days (from the moment I started mt #3 until now) to sort through issues on this website... I'll post here today ( *fingers crossed* ) but I'm presently looking for another website, just in case the issues on this site cannot be resolved for me.
Anyhooooo... moving on...
Anyhooooo... moving on...
~ morning tea ~
that moment when...
...someone knocks on your door, asking for a certain person, and, upon hearing your maiden name, you wonder if the past 23 years of marriage have been a lie -- ha... ha... ;) -- but you cast off silliness when you open a delivery from your favourite tea company and find more than a box of your favourite tea staring back at you! :D
(It was addressed to Donna Keevers. I guess the Driver got lost! hehe ;) ...And no, they aren't paying me to say this, lol -- and the parcel has nothing to do with my morning tea posts. It was to do with another matter entirely. :) )
How great is that! :D And such good timing, too.
(It was addressed to Donna Keevers. I guess the Driver got lost! hehe ;) ...And no, they aren't paying me to say this, lol -- and the parcel has nothing to do with my morning tea posts. It was to do with another matter entirely. :) )
How great is that! :D And such good timing, too.
Thank you, Madame Flavour! I am sure I'll enjoy every mouthful. :D
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~ the path chosen ~
You may have noticed by my accent ;) that I am an Australian, which means I was raised on British English, not American English. What you may not know is that Desert Breeze Publishing -- with whom I have signed a contract for The Path Chosen -- is an American publisher. Therefore, TPC, and any other novel I may have published through DBP, will be published with American English. And I say that with great respect. If I were to be published in Australia, or England for that matter, the spelling would/will differ.
Whether you 'favour' Australian/British spelling, or you 'favor' American spelling, I hope you will enjoy my time travel story and the journey its characters must take. Actually, I pray you will fall in love with David, Dianna, Adam, Anna, and those they meet along the way, and enjoy travelling/traveling ;) through part of my beautiful country ~ as it was in 2015 and 1858.
Whether you 'favour' Australian/British spelling, or you 'favor' American spelling, I hope you will enjoy my time travel story and the journey its characters must take. Actually, I pray you will fall in love with David, Dianna, Adam, Anna, and those they meet along the way, and enjoy travelling/traveling ;) through part of my beautiful country ~ as it was in 2015 and 1858.
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~ The Path Chosen ~
~ a time travel novel ~
"When two Sydney-based women are forced to trade places,
157 years apart,
the last thing they expect to find is their heart's desire."
~ Out April 21 2016 ~
~ a time travel novel ~
"When two Sydney-based women are forced to trade places,
157 years apart,
the last thing they expect to find is their heart's desire."
~ Out April 21 2016 ~
{{{ ~ TPC by DKD @ DBP ~ }}}
~ #NotPureRomance ~ #NotPureChristian ~
~ so what is it......?!??!!? ;) ~
~ #NotPureRomance ~ #NotPureChristian ~
~ so what is it......?!??!!? ;) ~
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~ for the reader ~
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I would like to take this moment to introduce you to a beautiful friend of mine, and a fellow author at Desert Breeze Publishing: Laurel Hawkes.
Laurel is a beautiful soul with a big heart, great depth, insight, and experience. I haven't known her long, but I know she's worth knowing, and her stories are worth reading.
If you haven't met Laurel, or read her novels, you can find her here:
Laurel is a beautiful soul with a big heart, great depth, insight, and experience. I haven't known her long, but I know she's worth knowing, and her stories are worth reading.
If you haven't met Laurel, or read her novels, you can find her here:
~ Laurel Hawkes at Desert Breeze Publishing ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Amazon ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Blogspot ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Facebook ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Amazon ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Blogspot ~
~ Laurel Hawkes on Facebook ~
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You can also find Laurel here, under her real name: The Project: Me by Judy The tools I wish I'd known about sooner where she speaks about surviving abuse. |
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~ for the author ~
~ 5 Ways to Trim Your Book's Word Count, Pt. 1 of 2 ~ by K. M. Weiland ~
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~ 5 (More) Ways to Trim Your Book's Word Count, Pt. 2 0f 2 ~ by K. M. Weiland ~
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~ 5 (More) Ways to Trim Your Book's Word Count, Pt. 2 0f 2 ~ by K. M. Weiland ~
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~ for the soul ~
~ press on images to enlarge them~
This was what I was going to touch upon in mt #3. Here, I'll just say: If faith comes by hearing the truth of God, and freedom and healing comes (and I'm talking heart matters here) from that truth, and you are not feeling emotionally healed or free, then what are you listening to...?
Something to think about... (for me too...)
Something to think about... (for me too...)
PS. What are you reading, writing, blogging, and/or having for morning tea? ;)
COMING SOON: My first giveaway...! I will work out how to do that so I don't get to pick the winner. I believe it can be done automatically, by the proper program... Off to look for one now. (Help!!)
COMING SOON: My first giveaway...! I will work out how to do that so I don't get to pick the winner. I believe it can be done automatically, by the proper program... Off to look for one now. (Help!!)
~ tea time ~
~ making notes ~
Note to self: Don't start new project (ie 'Morning Tea' blog) when editing soon-to-be-released novel. T'is far more time-consuming than I thought it would be. You know, taking photos, editing them, drinking all that tea... ;) This blog alone has taken me all day. Yummy teas, though. :D I'll only be able to do Morning Tea 2 or 3 times a week because of the time it takes to put this together. (If only I wasn't so fussy about the photos! ;) ) Join me on Facebook and tick 'See First' beneath LIKED, so you'll know when it's tea time. Speaking of soon-to-be-released novels: I returned the final review for The Path Chosen this week. Hopefully we removed all the typos, and the story makes sense. *fingers crossed* :) I won't see 'my baby' again until it's published. Which means it's nearing the day when I can reveal the cover -- which I love; I hope you will, too. I'll also be able to share the blurb and the excerpt soon. So keep an eye out for that. Now... what's for tea...? :D | ~ The Path Chosen ~ released April 21 2016 by #ThePathChosen #TimeTravel #Sydney, #Australia, 1858 and 2015 ~ COMING SOON ~ |
~ for the reader ~
Woohoo! :D I received a copy of Dorothy Adamek's debut novel in the post this week -- sent and signed by the beautiful author herself! :D I'm so looking forward to reading it. Carry Me Home is a historical romance, set on Australia's beautiful Phillip Island, in 1875. But I'll let Dorothy tell you all about that. :) You can find Dorothy (and purchase Carry Me Home) on her website, on Facebook, or at Amazon. |
SIDE NOTE: I soooo want to write 'an' historical romance, but the editor who helped me polish my novel said 'a' not 'an' with 'h' words. My youngest (an Aussie like me ;) ) says 'a' historic, but I say 'an'. I think it's because I speak 'old Aussie' lol. I don't pronounce my 'h' clearly, whereas Kathleen does. We both say 'an' hour, though; and 'a' house, and... other stuff. ;) Ya gotta love the English language... How anyone learns to speak it, or read it, I don't know. ;)
What say you? 'ow do you say it? 'An' historical, or 'A' historical...?
(If replying to this particular question, please state what country you live in. :) I'm quite curious over the 'English' pronunciation and spelling of each country -- and will soon write a little blog about the Aussie/British spelling and American English.)
What say you? 'ow do you say it? 'An' historical, or 'A' historical...?
(If replying to this particular question, please state what country you live in. :) I'm quite curious over the 'English' pronunciation and spelling of each country -- and will soon write a little blog about the Aussie/British spelling and American English.)
~ for the writer ~
I read this earlier today, and thought you, Dear Writer, might find it interesting, too.
The Essential Guide To Nailing Your Character's Appearance (plus a character sketch template) by Kristen Kieffer.
~ for the soul ~
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~ matthew 5 ~
So... what's in your cup...?
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~ today's tea ~
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for the Christian
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for the Romantic
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The moment I saw you, you took my breath away.
I've been waiting to breathe ever since.
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The moment I saw you, you took my breath away.
I've been waiting to breathe ever since.
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A (possible) line I thought of for a future story.
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today's #1 task:
I'm working on the 'final review' for The Path Chosen. It's the last time I see it before publication. Trying to make sure there's no typos. *fingers crossed* -- which makes it difficult to type! ;)
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a time to read:
At the moment, and when I have time, I'm reading "Feel My Love" by Gail R. Delaney. Gail has me crying and sniffing all over the place throughout this book -- which I love. Not only does Gail write beautifully, and the action flow really well, the story is based on her parents love story. *sigh* Knowing such a love is true, to see a real man play his part so very well -- so to speak -- and knowing this love lasted, makes the reading of this novel that much more enjoyable. *double sigh*
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for the writer
K.M. Weiland ~ "Helping Writers Become Authors"
~ and a successful author herself ~
~ and a successful author herself ~
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~ Morning Tea Time ~
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