Save the Date: March 8 Read My Interview with Gloria Loring on "Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous"

 

 
Please mark the date of Friday, March 8 to read my interview with Gloria Loring, actress, singer, writer, speaker, and spokesperson for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation. Oh, and in an one of our e-mail exchanges she mentioned she's also an Erma Bombeck fan!

You probably recognize Gloria as Liz Chandler from the soap opera Days of Our Lives, or as the mother of Robin Thicke, or as the singer of the chart-topping hit "Friends and Lovers." She is an amazing woman with an abundance of talent -- and wisdom.

In our interview, Gloria answers questions about her inspiring new book "Coincidence is God's Way of Remaining Anonymous: Reflections on Daytime Dramas and Divine Intervention."

If you can't wait until Friday to learn more about Gloria -- and for a chance to win a copy of her inspiring book -- visit the WOW! Women on Writing blog today, for the launch of Gloria's book tour.

Hope to see you Friday!

A Blog Me Baby Welcome and Coming Attactions

First, a big Blog Me Baby welcome to my latest follower, Brenda Brinkley, from Brenda's Barnyard Creations. Brenda is a prolific writer and multi-published children's author. If you get a chance, check out her blog. And, Brenda, I hope you will visit often and enjoy your time here.

As most of you probably know, October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month.  In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to increase awareness of the disease, I will be featuring a special guest whose interview I will post soon.

Alice Muschany is an advanced Stage III breast cancer survivor, writing friend, member of my critique group, and a multi-published and an award-winning writer. Alice is also very generous. In addition to allowing me to interview her, she is donating a signed copy of A Cup of Comfort for Breast Cancer Survivors, which includes her heart-warming true story, "Hidden Treasures."  Check back in a few days for my interview with Alice and the details of the giveaway.

Coming Attractions from Lonnie Whitaker and David Lee Kirkland

I had planned to post these coming attractions yesterday, but like most people, life seems to get in the way when I'm making plans. My grandson only had half a day of school yesterday and invited a friend over, so my day was busy, but lots of fun! On to my Announcements:

The Early Bird Gets the . . . Radio Appearance

Last Friday I interviewed Jill Sheets from radio station KOPN in Columbia. During her interview Jill invited writers to contact her if they wanted to appear on her radio program.

I'm happy to announce that one of my blog followers and writing pals took advantage of Jill's offer. Lonnie Whitaker, Mizzou alum, lawyer, and author of GEESE TO A POOR MARKET, e-mailed earlier this week and thanked me for the information about Jill's program. He wrote that he will be interviewed on Jill's show on Friday, August 26. Not one to let grass grow under his feet, Lonnie will also be speaking at the Rotary Club in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in October during the week of the Ozarks Creative Writers Conference. Way to go, Lonnie!

Free Admission Festival

Earlier this week I received an e-mail from my long-time writing friend, fiddle player, and wearer of kilts, David Lee "Kirk" Kirkland David is author of THE LAST DARK ELF, TANKA MOMENTS, GOD'S THREE STEP PLAN, and an award-winning short story collection. In his e-mail he told me about The International Festival of Nations August 27-28 at Tower Grove Park in St. Louis.

No matter what your ethnicity or background, this International Festival of Nations has something for you from Irish dancers, Bollywood Shuffle dancers from India, Flamenco dancers from the St. Louis Spanish Cultural Society, American Folk and Blues players--and lots more. Here's the schedule if you want to check it out.

That's all for today. Check back next week when I'll have some strange news to share from across the Mississippi River in the Land of Lincoln.