Up, Up, and Away

Last Wednesday I flew to Denver to see our oldest son and his family. I have to admit that I was somewhat nervous about the flight. The tornadoes at Joplin and Oklahoma City had me a little jumpy. It was no help at all that the panhandle winds were brisk.
My flight from Amarillo was delayed for 45 min. because of high winds. The flight was fine, bumpy, but fine. I spent Wed through Sat afternoon in Denver and brought back my 5 yr old granddaughter with me. It was fun to hear her giggle when the plane took off. At first, she asked if the plane was going to drive all the way to Texas. We were on the runway a long time getting ready for the take off and getting in place. (Kids are funny.)

When we landed in Amarillo, our 4 yr old granddaughter was on hand to welcome her cousin to Texas. You should have heard the chatter from one car seat to the next on the way to Cracker Barrel. My daughter-in-law and I just eves-dropped and laughed at how clever they were.

The 4 yr old had just returned from staying with her other grandparents in the Oklahoma City area. She was explaining what it was like to go into a storm cellar. "We went into the storm cellar because a big tomato was coming."

When you put it like that, it takes some of the fear away doesn't it.

Speaking of the recent tornadoes, I would like to recommend a place for giving to the victims of the tornado in Joplin, MO. The Apostolic Faith Bible College in Baxter Springs, KS is taking donations to help those who lost their homes in this terrible storm. I recommend them.
This is the Bible College that Terry and I attended when we met in 1974. They will give 100% of the donations to the victims.

Mail to:

AFBC Joplin Tornado Donation
P. O. Box 110
Baxter Springs, KS 66713.

Terry and I will be welcoming our grandsons for a summer visit in June. They will join their little sister for a summer of fun...and work... at the Littau place. I lovingly call it "The Almosta Ponderosa Ranch". (7 1/2 acres isn't really a ranch.)

Catching Up

Those of you who get my newsletter regularly know that for the past few days I have been snowed in. It has been an opportunity for me to get some things caught up around here. I have been working on reformatting Luke's Legacy to send to the editors and I have also been putting together the details of the Authors' Book Marketing Workshop that we are holding in Denver on the weekend of July 10. This workshop is for all authors regardless of publisher. I think that even seasoned authors will find something helpful in the workshop. (I may be prejudice here though.)

Be sure and look at the new blog. You will find authors that I have interviewed here in the past and hope to interview in the future.



The new blog is:

http://titlesforsale.blogspot.com

Please go and look it over...& PURCHASE SOME BOOKS.



This week I am interviewing author, Terri Jones

1. What is your name and the title of your book(s)? Nanny Mouse’s Tales…Raindrops and Rainbows



2. What is one thing you think your readers would like to know about you?

I have a deep passion to help families and children



3. When did you know that you wanted to become a writer?

When I was in high school



4. What are your strong points in your writing style or methods?

I enjoy getting lost in the story, it becomes so real as I am writing.



5. If money were no object would you prefer being at home or being a world traveler?

Both! J I love traveling but love being at home with my family!



6. What are your favorite kinds of books and movies? I really love such a wide range, variety sums it up! Some days I love being lost in a novel or chick flick while others I am in deep thought and reflection.



7. Do you have another book that you are working on and hasn't been submitted for publication? Tell about it. Yes, it is a book to go along side my children’s book, written for moms of all ages for the most part. My children’s book came about due to our son’s battle with cancer. There is so much you cannot communicate in a children’s book so my desire is to tell our story and encourage those in the dark storms of life! God is always there even when the clouds seem to block His presence, so a book to help us all remember that and celebrate it.



8. What are your biggest obstacles to writing and how do you overcome them?

I would have to say time management and self doubt. I have an accountability partner who is also a writer. We hold each other accountable to write something each week and also to cheer each other on! I also know prayer is essential in over coming the doubt, the key is to focus on Him and obey what He is putting in your heart to do.



9. Please put a description of each of your books here. When the first rainstorm in one hundred years comes to Rainbow Towne, the children are frightened, and Nanny Mouse must explain to them the importance of rain. Throughout the thunder and lightning, Nanny Mouse shares God's gift of the rainbow and the promise that it signifies. And as the children creep out from under the bed, they are able to behold the beauty that God has created and understand that they are unique and special to him. By overcoming the frightening struggle of a thunderstorm, all the mice learn how to appreciate both Raindrops and Rainbows. Using her son's battle with cancer as inspiration, Terri Jones tells a story of overcoming trials and fear that will teach and comfort both parents and children. Terri Jones lives in Athens, Georgia, with her husband, Jerry. She has eight precious grandchildren and a deep love and passion for helping families.



It is great to get to know the writers. If you missed one of the past interviews of the talented authors I have been interviewing be sure to visit my blog and catch up. These are interesting people!

It is great to get to know the writers. If you missed one of the past interviews of the talented authors I have been interviewing be sure to visit my blog and catch up. These are interesting people!



http://nansjourney.blogspot.com



See you next week. I hope you enjoyed this.