Love Inspired Fall Fesitval is taking place this week!

Harvest Festival Events

Main Discussion (live all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2401-Love-Inspired-Harvest-Festival-2014

Janet Tronstad's Writing Challenge (live all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2429-Janet-Tronstad-s-Harvest-Barn-Writing-C hallenge

Favorite Fall Recipes (live Monday but can continue all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2430-Favorite-Fall-Recipes

Authors who provided recipes:
Sandra Orchard
Renee Andrews
Angel Moore
Laura Abbot

Fabulous Fall Decorations (live Tuesday but can continue all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2431-Fabulous-Fall-Decorations

Authors who provided photos:
Sherri Shackelford
Janet Lee Barton

A Fall Stroll (live Wednesday but can continue all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2432-A-Fall-Stroll

Authors who provided photos:
Christine Johnson

Fun Halloween Alternatives (live Thursday but can continue all week)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2433-Fun-Halloween-Alternatives

Authors who provided photos
Angel Moore

Live Chat! Thursday night 8pm Eastern
http://community.harlequin.com/123flashchat/client/

Fall Crafts (live Friday)
http://community.harlequin.com/showthread.php/2434-Fall-Crafts


Authors listed as participating authors:

Allie Pleiter

Angel Moore

Belle Calhoune

Carol Post

Carolyne Aarsen

Christine Johnson

Deb Kastner

Debby Giusti

Gail Gaymer Martin

Janet Lee Barton

Janet Tronstad

Jean C. Gordon

Jenna Mindel

Jill Kemerer

Jolene Navarro

Karen Kirst

Laura Abbot

Leigh Bale

Lenora Worth

Lorraine Beatty

Margaret Daley

Marta Perry

Mary Alford

Milinda Jay

Mindy Obenhaus

Missy Tippens

Pamela Tracy

Patricia Davids

Patty Smith Hall

Renee Andrews

Rhonda Gibson

Roxanne Rustand

Sandra Orchard

Sherri Shackelford

Tina Radcliffe

Don't Forget That Day

Take a Minute and Remember that day... ...and all that was lost ...the changes in our lives ...the heroes that emerged and helped us get through it all Lots of wonderful sites out there commemorating September 11th and the people who gave all.  Here are just a few 9-11 Memorial Digital Archive Wikipedia

Blog Tour

Blog tour

                     

So, Carolyn Aarsen sent you here, via Renee Gutteridge and Andrea Nasfell of Mother’s Night Out, fame. Pretty heady company.

So, here’s the answers to the questions of the blog tour.

1. Who are you?

While I love being called a Love Inspired Author, my favorite title is Grandma. I have three beautiful granddaughters who light up my life. I'm also eternally thankful to God that I can be called his child. Being a child of God is a lifelong learning experience and I have so far to go still. In addition, I am a wife and mom and an amateur gardener an chef. 

2. What are you working on?

I am currently working on edits for a Love Inspired Suspense submission entitled A Killer's Trail. Its about a serial killer with a very unusual target victim. In addition, I'm plotting my next LIS. There's nothing as intimidating and exciting as looking at a blank computer screen. The possibilities are limitless.   

3. How does your work differ from others of it’s genre?

I think the challenge for a Inspirational suspense author is to add the positive element of faith to an otherwise dangerous and deadly scenario. In every story I write, I want the reader to know not only are the characters not alone as they face terrifying situations, but neither is the reader. 
 
4. Why do you write what you do?

When I first started out writing, I tried different genres although I loved to read Inspirational Suspense. I had always heard one piece of advice that stuck with me through it all and that is write what you love to read. But for me, when I was writing other genres I felt that it wasn't where I was supposed to be. Finally I submitted to God's will. There is nothing more peaceful than knowing you are following behind God.

5. How does your writing process work?

I start with an idea that comes to me usually through something I've seen or read and then I let it simmer for a while in my head. When I have a good idea of where I want the story to go, I sit down at my laptop and begin the story. It is inevitable that the way I picture the book ending is never the way it truly does. My characters seem to have a mind of their own.  

So that’s me. Hop on over to Carolyn Aarsen's site to find out more about her.
 

I'll be blogging at two places Monday, June 23

I'm over at Lyn Cote's Blog Monday, June 23 to discuss the strong women in my life. Stop by and say hello.

And I'll also be interviewed at Christian Book Review Blog so stop in and check that out as well.









All the best...

Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net

The Gift That Lasts Forever

What is the one gift that is almost always free; you can give it to yourself or others can give it to you; it doesn’t require shopping, and it renews itself daily?  Well, stop by the Harlequin Blog today and find out.

All the best...

Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net

Memories

 
 




I'll be blogging over at the Harlequin Blog tomorrow, June 11th about memories. They are the gift that last forever, after all. So, stop by and join in the discussion.

All the best...

Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net

What Was She Thinking?

Ever wonder what the hero or heroine of a good book was really thinking? Wouldn't it be nice if you could sit down and talk to them personally? Well, now you can. Faith McKenzie, my heroine from FORGOTTEN PAST, is blogging over at Margaret Daley's blog on Friday, June 13th.

Stop by and check out her thoughts and comment to win a copy of FORGOTTEN PAST.

All the best...


Mary Alford
www.maryalford.net