Book Review: Rebound by Heather Justesen

Genre:  LDS Fiction

Publication Date:  June 2010

Author's Website:  http://www.heatherjustesen.com/

First Sentence(s):  John tuned out the babbling of the other  realtors from outside his office door and focused on the computer screen.  If things went well that evening, he'd have to buy himself a celebratory present.

About the book:

Lily's life is perfect--a perfect lie.

With a successful husband, a gorgeous home, and a growing family, Lily Drake has it all. But when the FBI shows up, she realizes her husband is not the man she thought he was.

Meanwhile, Lily's friend Curtis is about to be drafted by the NBA, but he suddenly feels pulled to find his birth family, and no one is prepared for what he'll discover. With so many obstacles in their way, Lily and Curtis must learn to rely on each other if they're ever going to find peace and learn to love again.

In this heartwarming family drama, Heather Justesen, author of The Ball's in Her Court, weaves a stirring story of hope. Reunite with your favorite characters and discover how determination, love, and faith can overcome even the toughest trials.

My opinion:

Rebound is Heather Justesen's second novel, and it's even better than her first.  Although it's not a sequel to The Ball's in Her Court, it does include some of the same characters. I was riveted from the first page as I traveled along the emotional roller coaster with Lily, the main character.  It's the story of a woman who learns a disturbing secret her husband has been keeping from her.  As the lies continue to add up, she finds herself pregnant and alone.

Through the support of loving family and friends, and sheer determination, Lily is able to find her way to happiness.  Also woven throughout Rebound is the story of  Lily's friend, Curtis.  He feels pulled to find his birth family, and no one is prepared for what he discovers.  Despite all the obstacles in their way, Lily and Curtis learn to rely on each other, and eventually learn to love again.

Heather has a unique voice and always includes clean but touching love scenes and humor throughout her books.  You will go from laughing to crying and back again.  I loved this story, and highly recommend it.

To learn more about the author and her upcoming projects, visit her blog and website.  She is also holding a fun giveaway on her blog with lots of great prizes from June 21-25.  Be sure to check it out!

Rebound can be purchased on Amazon, at Costco, and local bookstores.

Book Review: Band of Sisters by Annette Lyon

When I heard about Annette Lyon's new book, Band of Sisters, I jumped at the chance to read it.  I've long been a fan of LDS fiction, and it's authors like Annette who have helped to create a better impression of the quality of writing that is now coming out in the LDS market.

About the author:

Annette Lyon has been writing ever since second grade, when she piled pillows on a chair to reach her mother's typewriter. A cum laude graduate from BYU with a degree in English, she has had success as a professional editor and doing newspaper, magazine, and business writing, but her first love is creating fiction. She's perhaps best known for her historical novels centered around the four old Utah temples.

In 2007 she was awarded Utah's Best of State medal for fiction. Spires of Stone, her fifth novel, was a 2007 Whitney Award finalist for Best Historical Novel. She has received three publication awards from the League of Utah Writers and currently serves on the Executive Committee of the LDStorymakers, a guild for LDS writers.

About the book:

When the war on terror calls their husbands to duty, five LDS women are left behind to fight battles of their own: Kim, newlywed and pregnant, frightened of what the future might bring. Brenda, struggling to manage three unruly boys and a crippling bout of depression. Jessie, secretly grappling with mixed feelings about her crumbling marriage. Marianne, wrestling with a rebellious teenage daughter. And Nora, the seasoned Army wife with perfect hair, an immaculate home—and an ill-tempered mother dying of cancer.

Knowing the separation of deployment is extremely difficult, Nora gathers the wives every week to share lunches and burdens. In good company, they worry over safety in the field and stability at home and offer one another counsel and comfort.

But as their personal crises build, each woman faces the risks of forming deep bonds of trust. And when tragedy strikes, they must confront the painful realities of war that pull families apart and bring friends together as sisters.

My opinion:

I thoroughly enjoyed Band of Sisters.  Luckily, Annette is an amazing writer.  I was never pulled out of the story by that pesky editor in my head, because Annette's writing is flawless.

She did an amazing job giving each of the five women in Band of Sisters a distinct personality.  The women vary in age.  Some have children at home, while others don't.  Some are happily married, and others, not so much.   I was able to relate to each of them in a different way, but Jessie was my favorite.   They seemed so real to me because they each had their own set of difficulties, with the common thread of husbands being away at war. 

I love the way they uplifted and supported one another, and the strong friendships that were created.  It showed that we have each been blessed with our own unique talents that can be used to improve the lives of others, even at times when we don't feel like we have much to give.

Band of Sisters is a moving story about the unique power of women, and the strength we can gain from relationships with one another.  I highly recommend it.

For more information about Annette and her other books, please visit her website and blog.

Feelin' the Love!

I love all of my bloggy friends!  I've met so many amazing people.  Some live far away, and I'll likely never meet them in person, but that doesn't negate the effect they've had on my life. 

I received a couple of awards this week, and want to pass them along.

First, I received the Happy 101 award from my friend, Nichole.  Isn't it cute?

Here is how it works:

1. Copy and paste the award on your blog.
2. List who gave the award to you and use a link to their blog.
3. List 10 things that make you happy.
4. Pass the award on to other bloggers and link to their blog.

10 Things That Make Me Happy:

1.  A clean house
2.  Making others happy
3.  Snuggle time with my kids
4.  Summer evenings
5.  Comments on my blog
6.  When a chapter turns out just the way I wanted
7.  When my children set a good example for their friends
8.  Laughing with my critique group
9.  Late night talks with my amazing husband
10.  Happy endings

I'm passing the award to:

Don at 90,000 Words of Delusion
Tracy at A Blissful Life
Crystal at A Book a Day
Melissa at Breath of Life
Carolyn at Checkerboard Squares
Cindy at Dragon Dreamer
Loni at Loni and Tyler
Marta at Marta Writes
Jane at Mother's Daze
Robyn at Our Homeschool Home

I also received the Blogger BFF award from Bethany at Shooting Stars.

I'm not sure if there are any rules for this award, but I'm passing it on to a select group of bloggers who I will always call my best friends.  I count them among my choicest blessings.

Nichole Giles
Keith Fisher
Tristi Pinkston
Heather Justesen
Danyelle Ferguson
Autumn Ables Weber
Karen Hoover

If you need some fun new blogs to follow, be sure to check these out!

Book Review: Secret Sisters by Tristi Pinkston

I read and review a lot of books, but Tristi Pinkston's latest release, Secret Sisters, is unlike anything I've ever read.  It's a story about a Relief Society Presidency who turns to espionage in order to properly take care of the women in their ward.

About the Book:

Ida Mae Babbitt, president of the Omni 2nd Ward Relief Society, didn't mean to become a spy. But when visiting teaching stats are low and she learns that one family under her care is in financial trouble, she'll do whatever it takes to make sure they have what they need. If that includes planting surveillance cameras in their home and watching them from a parked car in the woods, well, isn't that what any caring Relief Society president would do?

With the help of her counselors Arlette and Tansy, Ida Mae soon learns that there's more to the situation than meets the eye. It's all in a day's work for the Relief Society.

About the Author:

Tristi Pinkston is the author of four published novels.  She is a popular presenter at the annual LDStorymakers Writers Conference, and has presented at numerous other conferences and workshops. 

Tristi enjoys good movies, taking long naps, scrapbooking, and teaching other writers how to dig within themselves for the very best they have to offer. 

Tristi and her husband, Matt, have been married fourteen years and together they have four adorable, smart, talented, creative, home schooled, wonderful children who keep them busy.

My Review:

If you've followed my reviews, you know that fantasy is not my favorite genre.  I like to read contemporary novels about things that could really happen.  Secret Sisters is the perfect mix of reality and an entertaining story.  Is it likely that a Relief Society presidency will spy on the sisters they visit teach?  Probably not.  But it could happen.  The unlikeliness of the situation is what makes Secret Sisters so hilarious. 

Tristi has created characters that you can't help but love.  Ida Mae, Tansy, and Arlette each have their own distinct personality, and Tristi has done a remarkable job giving each of them a voice that you can recognize. 

While Secret Sisters does include a mystery, it is not the focus of the story.  The zany antics of Ida Mae and her cohorts will keep you laughing throughout the entire book.  Tristi also includes some real life lessons throughout the book.  I finished the story feeling uplifted and happier, and I think you will too.  It's a quick, entertaining read, and I highly recommend it.  It's definitely going on my shelf of books to keep and read again and again. 

Secret Sisters is the first in a series of books.  I'm part of Tristi's critique group, so I've had the privilege to read the other books in the series, and I can tell you, the fun continues--you won't want to miss it!

The characters from Secret Sisters have their very own blog!  If you need a smile, be sure to check it out.  You can also learn more about Tristi by visiting her blog and website.

Secret Sisters can be purchased here.

Love this Quote!

I found this cool quote on my friend's blog and LOVED IT!!  Autumn is an amazing writer and friend, and one of the most creative people I know.  You need to check out her gorgeous blog.

"Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says, "Oh crap, she's up!"

Interview with Nichole Giles

I had the opportunity to interview Nichole Giles, author of The Sharp Edge of a Knife, and Mormon Mishaps & Mischief.  Nichole is a member of my critique group, so I get to learn from her wisdom every week.  Not only is she one of the most talented writers I know, she is cute as can be, and tons of fun to be around.  I hope you enjoy the interview as much as I did.

When did you first consider yourself a writer?

NG: Thinking back, I've always liked to write. I've had a thing for buying notebooks and pens for as long as I remember. The thing is, I didn't actually recognize the drive until about the time I turned thirty. I was reading a book in which the main character's love interest was an author and so many of the things he did were things I recognized in myself. I remember thinking, hey, maybe I should try writing. I registered for an online class and it kind of snowballed from there.

Is your book based on a personal experience?

NG: This particular one is based on experiences from my grandpa. The Sharp Edge of a Knife is based on the true story of his experience of being kidnapped by convicts on the run.

What type of research was involved?

NG: Actually there was a lot. I started with about two pages of his personal history, which had very few actual details, and dug around for newspaper articles. I happened to come across a court subpoena which gave me a case number. That particular detail was huge, because I was then able to get a hold of someone in the national archives offices in Denver and have him help me find court documents and evidence. It was tricky, since they didn't have computers in the fifties. Besides those things, a detective I know helped me track down one of the kidnappers--the only person involved in the kidnapping incident who is still living--and I talked to him on the phone.

Besides those two things, I had to research the area and specifically, details about Highway 66, which was the main road at the time, and the route by which the kidnappers took my grandpa from Arizona to New Mexico.

How long did it take you to write the book?

NG: With all the research and everything, a little over three years. Granted, I worked on numerous other things during this time as well, so it wasn't my sole focus. But I think that amount of time helped me find certain details that were very much needed to tell the story the way my grandpa wanted it told.

What books or authors have most influenced your writing?

NG: Wow. I read a lot, so that could be a really long list. Actually, I think that everything I read has some kind of impact, some take-away tidbit of influence on my work. At the time when I started writing, I'd read a lot of Nora Roberts (yes, I am a huge romance fan) and the Harry Potter series, along with other young adult books that my kids were getting into.

What can we look for next? What current projects are you working on?

NG: I have a few things in the works. Typically, I write in the YA paranormal/fantasy genre, so The Sharp Edge of a Knife was a bit of a change for me. I have three YA books in various stages of work, including one that is currently under submission in several places. I'm hoping you'll see that one on the market here before too long. The current title is Gifted.

Is there anything you find particularly challenging in your writing?

NG: Finishing. Rough drafts are so hard for me. After a book is drafted, I find I'm able to edit it for weeks or months, but actually getting it written is sometimes a certain kind of pleasure and torture at the same time. I could probably spend years perfecting a manuscript if I'm not careful, so the whole process is like balancing on a teeter-totter.

Do you have any advice for other authors?

NG: Never give up. It's always at the times you feel the most discouraged when good things start to happen for you. But you have to recognize the small successes along with the big ones, and know that you're headed in the right direction. These are the things that make you better, help you grow into the most brilliant, prolific author you can be. It's all about remembering your own potential.

What do you like to do when you're not writing?

NG: I love spending time with my family, reading, shopping, traveling, and driving around in the sunshine (or even the rain) with my convertible top down and the stereo blasting.

Any last words you want the reader to know?

NG: Passion is what drives you, persistence is what makes you, and patience is what gives you the courage to endure to the end. ~Nichole Giles

And also, never give up.

See!  I told you she was awesome.  Check out my review of her latest book.  Since I'm part of her critique group, I've also read Gifted, and it is amazing!  Nichole has a well developed voice unlike any other writer I know.  Someday she is going to make it big, and I can say, I knew her when.

Nichole is having a book launch party for The Sharp Edge of the Knife.  Details below.  Come and bring a friend.  It's sure to be a blast!

March 27

1-3:00 pm
Eborn Books
Provo Towne Center Mall
Provo, UT

Nichole is also holding a huge contest in connection with her blog tour.  Check out her blog for details!

The Sharp Edge of a Knife by D.N. Giles

I'm thrilled to be able to review The Sharp Edge of a Knife by D.N.(Nichole) Giles.  I'm part of Nichole's critique group, so I've read this book from its early beginnings.  It's a story that has deep personal meaning to Nichole, and I'm glad she was able to get it published.

About the author:

D.N. Giles was born in Nevada, and moved with her parents to a number of cities in and around the Midwest, mostly staying in Utah, Nevada, Arizona, and snatches of time in Texas. Her future aspirations include adding a tropical island to her growing list of locations. For now, she plans to travel to as many tropical locations as possible, scouting for her future home in paradise.

Her early career plans included becoming a megastar actress or a rock star, but she decided instead to have a family and then become a writer, in that order. Writing is her passion, but she also loves to spend time with her family, travel, drive in the rain with the convertible top down, and play music at full volume so she can sing along.

About the book:

Most people would have panicked, sitting bound and gagged on a boulder in the middle of the desert as I was, but for some reason, I didn't. A strange kind of reassurance washed over me from somewhere deep within. Whether it was peace that I'd go quickly, or comfort that I was being protected, I wasn't sure.

When Mel Petersen leaves for work on the morning of February 7, he has no idea what awaits him. A few miles from his house, Mel picks up a pair of young men who appear to be college students, hoping to prevent them from having to walk in the cold. What Mel doesn't know is that the men are actually convicts on the run from the law who are desperate to get away by any means necessary.

When one of his passengers holds a knife to Mel's throat, he has no choice but to submit to the demands of the criminals. Mel hopes he has what it takes to talk his captors into letting him live so he can return to his wife and children, but fears they will kill him before he has the chance.

Based on a true story, The Sharp Edge of a Knife follows Mel and his captors on an unforgettable ride that will have you questioning the depth of your faith and sitting on the edge of your seat as it grabs your attention from the first sentence and keeps you riveted until the very end.

My opinion:

The Sharp Edge of a Knife is an amazing story based on actual events that happened to Nichole's grandfather.  It's fast-paced action keeps you sitting on the edge of your seat, and unable to put the book down.  Nichole does an amazing job at portraying the distinct personalities of Mel's captors.  My favorite character is Jeneal.  I like that we see what is happening to her throughout the story.  It makes the reader feel like they know Mel's family personally which gives them an even greater interest in his safe return.

This book is a treasure for Nichole and her family, but is also inspiring to everyone who reads it. Mel's great faith in the face of hardship will inspire and uplift even the most hardened of souls--but don't take my word for it--read the book to find out.

You can purchase The Sharp Edge of a Knife on Amazon.  To read more about this book and the author, visit her website and blog.                      

Tears of Heaven by Jewel Adams

I have always admired Jewel Adams from afar.  She is classy and elegant, but totally friendly and willing to offer her help to new writers. When I heard about her latest release, I jumped at the opportunity to read and review her novella, Tears of Heaven. 

J. (Jewel) Adams was born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina. Her hard childhood spurred her imagination and later on those imaginings fueled her love for writing.

She moved to Utah in 1989 and started writing seriously a few years later.

She is a wife and the mother of eight children. When she is not home schooling her children or writing, she loves to curl up with a box of chocolates and read, her favorite books being romance and fantasy novels.

She frequently speak to youth and adult audiences. She has a great love for the youth and because of her own painful childhood, she is always anxiously engaged in helping them to understand how marvelous and special they are.

She also loves doing signings and meeting new people. Jewel and her family live in West Point, Utah. She loves hearing from her fans.

About the Book:

Escaping from an abusive relationship, Heaven Gundersen flees to the safety of her grandparent's home and begins a new life in Sweden, praying the past is behind her. When she accepts the housekeeping job arranged by her grandparents, she has no idea how much it will change his life. Her boss, Sergei Petrenko, is a retired hockey player, and definitely not what she had expected.

No matter how hard she tries to guard her heart, Sergei's kindness makes it impossible to do and she once again opens up to love.  But leaving the past behind isn't as easy as she hoped it would be, and the peace she has found in her new life is about to be shattered by the nightmare she thought she'd escaped.

Tears of Heaven is the new emotionally charged novella by Jewel Adams that will touch your heart and make you cheer the endurance of the human spirit.

Tears of Heaven was a very interesting read for me.  My new book, I'll Know You by Heart, deals with the same subject matter of abuse and trying to move on, so it was interesting to see how another author presented it.  Jewel does a marvelous job of portraying the feelings of fear and lack of control that abuse victims experience.

Throughout the story, we see a lot of internal thoughts and feelings from the main character, Heaven.  It added depth to the story, and made me, as a reader, experience the same emotions she felt.  I was afraid when she was, and I felt the relief and happiness when the ever-present fear was finally behind her.   Jewel is a master at evoking emotions through her words.  The scenes between the two main characters tugged at my heart, and made me smile. 

The concept of a novella is new to me. My life is busy, so I loved the fact that I could read the story in one sitting. In my opinion, the drawback to a novella is that I had just learned to love the characters, and the story was over.  If you are in the mood for a fast-paced story full of suspense, but with a feel good ending, I highly recommend Tears of Heaven.

To learn more about Jewel, and to purchase her books you can visit her website and blog.  You can even download some of her books for free, so be sure to check it out.

Book Launches Galore!

March is the month of book launches. I have so many friends with books coming out. Most of them are holding amazing launch parties, with food, fun and prizes!

First, my book launch! Wahoo! Next Tuesday, March 16th my book is being launched along with four other books by Valor Publishing Group.

The other books launching with mine are:

* Secret Sisters by Tristi Pinkston

* The Saphire Flute by Karen E. Hoover

* The Thorn by Daron D. Fraley

* Summer in Paris by Michele Ashman Bell

Our launch is being held at the Gateway Barnes & Noble in Salt Lake City from 6:00-8:30 pm.  There will be a mini-concert from Shaun Barrowes.  The LDS Women's Book Review podcast will be broadcasting from the launch-party. 

One of my good friends, and fellow critique group member, Nichole Giles is holding a signing to launch her book, The Sharp Edge of a Knife. 

Saturday, March 27th

1:00-3:00 pm

Eborn Books

Provo Towne Centre Mall

This book is based on a true story.  You can read more about it and a sample chapter here.

Rachelle Christensen is doing several signings of her new book this month.  Check out her blog for dates and locations.  Her official launch is:

Saturday, March 13th

12:00-2:00 pm

Orem Barnes and Noble

Rachelle is also holding a HUGE contest associated with her book launch, and I'm participating.  Go here  for more details and to enter.  (Part of the contest includes a free autographed copy of my book.)

Another multiple author book launch is being held this Friday. 

Sarah M. Eden, Annette Lyon, and Julie Coulter Bellon will be signing their books and giving away some awesome prizes.

Friday, March 12th

6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Deseret Book at University Village
(East of University Mall in Orem)

Wow!  Just getting all those details posted and linked correctly made me tired.  I feel privileged to be associated with all of these amazing authors and wish them the best of luck as they launch their books.







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Happy Birthday, Heather!

Today is Heather Justesen's birthday.  I've known Heather for almost two years.  She is a member of my Super Edits critique group.  If you don't know her, you should really put that on your list of things to do.  She is one AMAZING WOMAN!!

I'm not exactly sure how she does it all.  She's a wife, works two part-time jobs, fixes computers, bakes and decorates unbelievable cakes, and moonlights as a zookeeper (dogs, cats, geese, fish, ducks, chickens, turkeys, guineas).  I'm really not sure how she manages to find time to write, but she does--in copious amounts, and extremely well.  Not only that, she drives and hour and a half each way to attend our critique group.  Is she crazy? 

Maybe so, but all her hard work has paid off.  Her debut novel, The Ball's in Her Court, was released in October and has been a huge success.  You can read my review of it here.  Her second novel, Rebound, is slated for release in the summer of 2010.   

If you want to learn more about her, or wish her a HAPPY BIRTHDAY, you can visit her at her website or blog.

Happy Birthday, Heather!  I'm grateful for your friendship.

Swimming with the Sharks

I just returned from a fun weekend with my family in Las Vegas for a soccer tournament. While there, we walked through the Golden Nugget hotel on our way to the Fremont Street Experience. The hotel has an amazing swimming pool.  The pool surrounds a huge 200,000 gallon aquarium and has a 3-story waterslide that goes right through the tank full of exotic fish and sharks.

The kids thought it was totally cool, and I wanted to share a picture. If you are ever in Vegas, you should check it out.

So to relate this to writing--

The LDS writing community is very unique. As a new struggling writer, trying to learn the craft, I associate with many established writers at conferences, through online communities, and critique groups.   I definitely feel like a little fish in a big pond, but they are all unbelievably supportive.  Through classes, one-on-one help, and informative blogs, I have been taught by people who have already succeeded.  They are more than willing to share their knowledge and are the first to celebrate in a new author's success.  I may be swimming with the sharks, but I'm not getting eaten alive.  Without the help of all the writing friends I've made, I wouldn't be where I am today--looking forward to the release of my first novel.

For all of you who are interested, the most helpful conference I've attended is the LDStorymakers Conference.  It's being held in April this year, in Provo, Utah.  For more information, check it out here.

I got Tagged!

I've had so much fun watching all of my friends get tagged and seeing parts of their lives and homes we wouldn't normally see. Well, I guess it's my turn. My friend, Heather, tagged me. I've been putting it off, using my broken computer as an excuse. But I got a temporary replacement computer, so I guess I can't put it off any longer. So here goes--sorry my pictures aren't the greatest. I took them all with my phone.

1) My Kitchen Sink

My mom would die if she knew I was putting a picture of my kitchen sink on the internet with *gasp* dirty dishes in it. I think that's what the sink is for, a temporary holding spot for dirty dishes, until I feel like loading the dishwasher.

2) Inside of Fridge

If you look close, you'll see my attempts at being healthy. There's soymilk on the door, broccoli, skim milk, grapes, and yogurt. But don't look too close, or you might also see the whip cream on the top shelf and peach pie on the bottom.

3) Favorite Shoes

I was tempted to just take a picture of my feet, because I really don't like shoes at all. But that would just be gross, so if I have to wear them my preference is definitely sandals. Socks are just way too restrictive. You'll even find me wearing sandals in the winter, and flip flops are my favorite!

4) My Closet

Oh, did you want to see it open? Well, okay--

Here's a picture of one side of my closet. You'll see all of my pants, my little girls dresses, and my shoes in the top. The two sets of drawers in the bottom belong to my two youngest children. On the other side (not pictured) I keep all of my shirts on top, and another son's clothes on the bottom. So yes, in case you weren't keeping count . . . four people share this closet.

5) My Laundry PileLet's see . . . seven people wear one outfit per day (yeah, right! The kids always change at least once.) That's 7 outfits per day times 7 days, that's at least 49 outfits per week that need washing. I have to stay caught up on it, or it quickly spirals out of control. Here's my laundry sorting sytem--towels in the white basket, and then slots for my colored clothes, kids' colored clothes, and whites. It looks like the kids' clothes need washing!

6) What my Kids are Doing Right Now

My oldest, chatting online with her friends.
This daughter loves to follow me around. She was on the bed, talking to me while I worked.
My two littlest. One asleep . . . and the other watching TV and eating a huge sucker.
I had to chase my two sons around to get their pictures, but finally caught this one when they weren't looking. They are playing a game with their little brother.

7) My Favorite Room
The kitchen is my favorite room, because it's where my kids like to hang out--eating, of course. We spend lots of time sitting in the barstools, talking and having fun--and eating!

8) My Most Recent Purchase
No, this is not a picture of the original. I bought an Icee for my son yesterday at BYU because he waited patiently for 3 long hours, while I got a computer problem fixed. The original Icee is long gone, but it was tasty!

9) My Fantasy Vacation

A cabin in the mountains

With beautiful scenery

Sitting by the fire

Sleeping in and breakfast in bed

Or, sitting outside in a hot tub

Watching the sunset, with someone I love.

(And writing, of course!)

10) Self Portrait

I really HATE pictures!

WOW! I think that is the longest thing I've ever posted. Hope you had fun getting a look at my crazy life! Now for the real fun . . . I get to tag 3 unsuspecting, innocent people:

Keith Fisher - LDS Writers Blogck (Without whom I wouldn't have started on this whole crazy writing and blogging journey.)

Autumn Ables - Queen of Chaos (My sister in spirit who always has such fun music on her blog!)

Christine Bryant - Day Dreamer (Because she's an amazing writer and I want her to blog more often. :)