Patricia Stoltey

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And the Winner Is….

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Congratulations to Patricia Gulley the winner of a copy of  SMOKE An Imogene Duckworthy mystery by Kaye George If you didn’t get to read Kaye’s post about naming characters, you’ll find it here.

Tuesday Stuff Instead of Wednesday Stuff

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Today on Chiseled in Rock I’ve posted a special message from Susan Brooks, Chairperson of the Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers Colorado Gold Writers Conference over at Chiseled in Rock blog. If you’re thinking about joining us but haven’t registered yet, now’s a great time. I’ll be there for sure. What I’m Reading I just got …Read More

Naming Characters, or How Imogene Came to Be by Kaye George

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Today I’m pleased to feature mystery writer Kaye George. Kaye was nominated for an Agatha award for Best Short Story in 2010 as well as for Agatha for Best First Novel of 2011. Her nominated story is in A Patchwork of Stories, which is a collection of some of her previously published stories. Her novel, …Read More

Our Book Winner…and a Fun Foodie Giveaway

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First, let me congratulate the winner of a copy of the middle-grade novel Wave Me Good-bye by Teresa Funke: Heidi Windmiller Congratulations, Heidi! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ And Now The Link to the  Foodie Giveaway I’d like to invite you over to Angela’s Seasonal and Savory blog to check out her fantastic recipes. Angela frequently holds interesting and …Read More

Stick to What You Believe In by Teresa Funke

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If there is anything writing-related that Teresa Funke hasn’t tried yet, I’m not sure what it would be. In addition to the fiction and essays she’s had published, she is also a writing coach, a presenter of a great variety of programs, and an accomplished businesswoman.Teresa even put together an entertaining one-woman performance based on …Read More

Wednesday, Wednesday, So Good to See…

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There is so much going on this week, it bloggles my mind. Yes, I typed that word wrong on purpose. It fits. Tomorrow’s Guest Blogger I’m excited to welcome Teresa Funke back as she promotes her newest WWII middle-grade novel, Wave Me Good-bye. She’ll be giving away a copy of the novel to one reader …Read More

Back in the Writing Groove

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I seem to do this summer idea percolation thing every year. I think while I pull weeds in my garden, while I’m fixing meals, and even while I’m watching television. I put together a few scenes in my head and play with plot twists while I’m writing blog posts or grocery shopping. As I get …Read More

During the Olympics, I’m an Armchair Athlete

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I wanted to excel in track and field when I was a kid. In 8th grade, I beat all the boys in the high jump…but twisted my knee when I landed and spent the next couple of weeks hobbling around with a knee the size of a football. Our family doctor said if I was …Read More

One Plus One Equals…One by Evelyn David

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Imagine my surprise when I invited Evelyn David to be a guest blogger to have the response come from Rhonda and Marian. I had no idea I’d just purchased a book (I Try Not to Drive Past Cemeteries) by a two-woman team writing under a pseudonym. Surprise quickly turned to excitement as I realized we …Read More