Today–and yesterday–have been the kind of days when I feel like my cup runneth over. There’s been nothing spectacular, but I’ve been extremely aware of the blessings in my life. One of my favorite old hymns is “Count Your Blessings.” I hope you’ll indulge me a little counting, one by one. I’m praising God for […]
I’m a Dirty, Rotten Liar
By Christina Tarabochia on August 27, 2008 in ACFW, Dineen Miller, Foster Care, Genesis Contest, Marketing, Writing
I said in the last post that our book had been to committee, but I told an untruth. My mother kept saying we didn’t know for sure we’d been talk about, kept insinuating that all this waiting was for nothing and would need to be repeated two weeks later, that the torture would never stop. […]
WEIRD Things are Going On!
I’m going to assume that every single person who reads this blog is already subscribed to the infrequent, humorous Ashberry Lane Newsletter. If you’re not, why not?? The sixth edition hit inboxes around the world on Tuesday at noon. In case you missed it, here’s the main jest of the latest issue: WE’VE BEEN TO […]
It’s SO Easy to Be Published!
This is from the Pub Rants blog: Isn’t it supposed to be that easy? 🙂
My Short Story Rejection
I mentioned in an earlier post that I planned to enter a short story contest over on The First Line. I’d heard about it on the ACFW loop and thought it was a great creative exercise. Thursday I received a form rejection letter … but there was a small note below the signature line–a note […]
Readjusting to the Real World
The boys are definitely “punishing” me for being gone. I don’t blame them one bit. Their tiny lives have seen a lot of upheaval, and being taken to another house for five days didn’t help. However, I’m praying it didn’t hurt too much either. My own kids would act up after I’d return from trips, […]
A Whole Lot of Mustaches–OCW Pictures
12:30 AMCanby Grove Conference CenterOregon Christian Writers Summer Conference I couldn’t wait ’til I got home to post these because they’re just too funny. I hope you enjoy seeing the hairier side of the CBA. Karen Schurrer from Bethany House & Sandra Bishop, the newest agent at MacGregor Literary OCW Member Charlotte Kardokus & Coaching […]
A Sickening Day–Not So Minty Fresh
I made friends with a bucket in the wee hours of the morning, but this really isn’t about that. It’s about being sick with four kids. Actually, the two babies were the hardest to deal with. Big surprise. God answered my prayer of the boys sleeping in positively, so it wasn’t until 8:40 that FC#2 […]
ACFW Conference is Coming Soon!
Wondering exactly what happens at writing conferences? Today’s the day for me to highlight the 2008 ACFW Conference. To read a minute-by-minute report about last year’s conference–practically in real time–click on the following links. They’re very detailed and packed with pictures of me stalking famous people and people who will be famous soon. Of course, […]
If a Duo Could Make Doo-doo …
How much doo-doo would they make? Yesterday’s answer: 7 Today began potty-training in earnest. I didn’t start before for a multitude of reasons. I wanted to give the boys a chance to adjust to our home before inflicting a huge project on one of them. Kevin was on vacation until today and I didn’t think […]