I’ve got my flag flying proudly. Do you? I was looking at houses as I walked Maggie this morning and noticed mine was the only one sporting the red white and blue. I so appreciate all the men and women, past and present, who served in the military. Flying the flag is my way to honor them. And, now that I’m thinking of it, I’d like to thank all the spouses and children who sacrifice precious time with their loved one so that he/she may serve. I was one of those. In the 1960’s we were called “sit and waits.” I can attest to the waiting part, but there wasn’t much sitting—too many farm chores to do, coal fires to tend, and diapers to wash.
Last weekend, I had my first signing for Skip Rock Shallows at Lifeway Christian Book Store here inLexington. The Lifeway staff was smart to place a big platter of chocolate-chip cookies on my table to attract people. We sold out in the first hour! (The book—not the cookies.) That’s always gratifying for an author.
My friend, Boneva, made a beautiful silk floral arrangement for me and brought it to the signing. It added a lovely touch to the table. It’s always so good to see old friends at my events and always fun to make new ones.
Make sure to thank our veterans this weekend. If you don’t have a flag, get one. It’s a great way to say, “Thank You.”
As a military wife for the past 10 years, I can say it is a honor to serve & support! Thanks for flying the American flag with pride. I am a new fan ~ just found your first 2 books at the local library. I hoped there were more….so I was really happy to see that you just published your 6th! You are a great writer & I plan to “advertise” you on Pinterest as one of my favorite authors!! Keep writing!
Janice, It’s a honor to get a post from you. I’ll pray for your husband’s well-being and for yours. Please tell him for me that he is appreciated. And thanks for putting my books on Pinterest. Let me know when you read the others.
I’m so glad you fly the flag! I, too, want to thank all those in the military for their service. I just finished reading Skip Rock Shallows and fell in love with Lilly and all the folks in Skip Rock. I told my husband about it and he’s going to read it now, which is a testament to how good it is because he’s not a big reader! Can’t wait for your next book.
We share an awesome heritage, having roots in the mountains. I love the story about your once bootlegging Grandpa and how he became a witness to God’s glory. I don’t know if you have read Sweetwater Run, my 5th book, but it has a story about a man who makes “shine” before he is convicted to change his ways.
I can’t wait to see what your husband thinks about Skip Rock Shallows.
My husband served the past 10 years but has been out for one year now so we can have more family time. I realize I worded my email wrong – it *was* an honor. I apologize.
Just finished Torrent Falls tonight! I’m looking forward to reading the next 3 books. I also wanted to share that I identify a lot with the “mountain culture” of Troublesome Creek. I grew up in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. My grandpa was a “bootlegger” (moonshiner) before he got saved. Because he did, my whole family, for several generations now, know about Jesus and the change He can make in our life. Although I have left “home” (one of only two – out of a large extended family), your books remind me to cherish the memories & see the beauty in the culture that can sometimes be harsh to those who leave.
Thank you! God bless you!
Janice