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U.S. of Books Review: True Grit

True Grit by Charles Portis SYNOPSIS There is no knowing what lies in a man’s heart. On a trip to buy ponies, Frank Ross is killed by one of his own workers. Tom Chaney shoots him down in the street for a horse, $150 cash, and two Californian gold pieces. Ross’s unusually mature and…
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Freebie Fridays – We Have a Winner!!

Today is Freebie Friday! Last week I offered up a winner’s choice of either of Jamie McLachlan’s two books in the Memory Collector series! This week’s winner is… JULIE BONHAM I will get with Julie this week to see which format she prefers to receive her ebook! At this time, I’m going to take a…
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Part 4: “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere

Part 4 of “Easter Eggs” in the Edge of nowhere…Grace, Jack, Ethan, Sara and David
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The Edge of Nowhere in…Korea?

As the daughter of a retired Army veteran who did two tours of Korea and one of Vietnam, and the older sister of an active duty Lieutenant Colonal, you’d be hard-pressed to find someone more patriotic than I am. Maybe it’s the reason I love the image below so much. This is Zach C,…
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U.S. Of Books Review: The Absolutely True Story Of A Part-Time Indian
The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Ellen Forney (Illustrator) Author: Elisha at Rainy Day Reviews Entertainment Weekly says about their Washington state pick– “Alexie grapples with serious issues through the not-always-serious voice of a 14-year-old caught between his life on the reservation and his entry into an all-white high school.”…
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2016 Book Tour

Join me this April as I visit my home state of Oklahoma to promote THE EDGE OF NOWHERE!! Please note: the Barnes & Noble in Norman will only have a limited number of copies on hand, so they are asking that customers preorder through their store to ensure your copy. If you don’t have a…
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Freebie Friday: The Memory Collector Series by Jamie McLachlan

Today is FREEBIE FRIDAY! I’m so excited to give away a copy of my dear friend, Kelly Cain’s, book ALTERED! And the winner — who is in for a real treat — is… PENNY OLSON Next up is a WINNER’S CHOICE from Jamie McLachlan’s Memory Collector Series. This series begins with Mind of the Phoenix, and continues…
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Part 3: “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere”

Over the last several days, I’ve brought to you inside information related to The Edge of Nowhere. I’ve talked about the “Easter Eggs” I’ve left for a few friends, as well as the inspiration behind a few of the characters. Today I’d like to continue this train of thought and talk more about the naming…
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Part 2 of “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere

Part 2 of “Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere. Find out tidbits about the development of Will Harrison’s character
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“Easter Eggs” in The Edge of Nowhere (Part One)

The Edge of Nowhere contains several “Easter Eggs” as tribute to the people and places that are important to me. Find out who/what they are (Part One).
