Recognize this necklace? It's an exact replica of the one that Harrison had made for Olivia in The Lightkeeper's Ball. Thomas Nelson had one made for me to give away! So comment here and I'll draw a lucky winner's name out of the hat. But make sure to check back on Friday when I announce the winner. If you want to leave your email, that will make matters easier. :)

Labels: necklaces, The Lightkeeper's Ball

I'm no designer. Lately I've been pouring over color combinations because I want to redo my living and dining rooms. I am thinking of doing something with gold and punches of red like The Lightkeeper's Ball. The cover of this book is the most gorgeous thing I've ever seen, but I've been really blessed to have a fabulous team at Thomas Nelson work on my covers. ALL of the Lightkeeper books have had terrific covers. In fact, the first two are finalists for best historical cover over at Cover Cafe. I'd love for you to go vote here!

Labels: color schemes, decorating, The Lightkeeper's Ball, victorian house

You've heard us all talking about the project we're doing together: Smitten. We just got our notes back from Ami, and oh my goodness, such fun! Each of our characters is US. And Ami knows all of us well. But as she read the stories and delved into character, she's given us suggestions on how to make the story better while building on what she knows so well about all of us.

Labels: Ami McConnell, editing, Smitten, Stephen King, The Lightkeeper's Ball, The Stand

OFF TO AMI AND ERIN!
Ah, it's always a great feeling to push SEND when a book is done! I just sent off The Lightkeeper's Ball to my editors. Thanks to all of you for helping me think through my hero's name! I settled on Harrison and it really seems to fit him. i really like the story, and it's almost sad this time to see it all wrapping up. Well, not TOO sad! :-) it's always a relief that I managed to get through the entire thing. And this isn't the cover of this book but of the next book out of the gate. I just love it though so I take every opportunity to show it off!

On some other good news, Diann just had her next-to-the-last chemo treatment! So far, no vomiting this time. Last round was really bad so we've been praying hard for an easier time of it. So keep praying!

Now it's time to start thinking about the next story. I had planned to start a new historical series but I've had so many readers requesting another Lonestar book that I'm going to listen to them and write one. See, we authors DO care what you want! :-)
If you've read the Lonestar books, what would you like to see? Any particular character you'd like to catch up with? I'd also love suggestions on the personal challenge my heroine is to face. Allie had Irlen Syndrome. Shannon had MS. Gracie had synesthesia. So I need an interesting challenge for condition for my character. I'd love to hear your thoughts! I've been toying with the title Lonestar Angel. My heroine's name would be Angel. Any other suggestions?

I love to hear from you!

Labels: Lonestar series, The Lightkeeper's Ball