http://memawriter.gather.com Recent Articles on Gather by Beverly M. en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 Thu, 23 May 2013 08:28:27 GMT 2013-05-23T08:28:27Z en-us Copyright Gather Inc 2013 http://www.gather.com/images/header/logo_gather.gif http://www.gather.com/ http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981664756 Good morning, If you have a chance stop by my Book Blast for a chance to win a $25.00 gift certificate to Amazon. http://bookblastpromotions.blogspot.com/2012/09/life-on-hold-blast-september-27th.html . . . Thu, 27 Sep 2012 09:13:12 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981664756 Beverly M. 2012-09-27T09:13:12Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981343242 Hi, Everyone, I have some exciting news I'd like to share with you today. My YA Hisorical Novel, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines is an Honor Book in the Young Adult Cagegory of the 2012 Eric Hoffer . . . Sat, 19 May 2012 14:54:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981343242 Beverly M. 2012-05-19T14:54:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981010135 SPURS FOR JOSE (Review) By Wanda Snow Porter Many times I forget about the brave men, women, and children that settled our land. They suffered hardships we can only imagine, but because of . . . Tue, 10 Jan 2012 16:40:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474981010135 Beverly M. 2012-01-10T16:40:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980895141 FOR THE BIRDS Review By Aaron Paul Lazar   What do you do when your parakeet starts talking like your mother? A white pickup with two shaggy men inside turns up everywhere you go? . . . Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:48:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980895141 Beverly M. 2011-12-12T15:48:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980895099 Hi Everyone, My Virtual Book Tour starts the second week today. If you're looking for a book for children just learning to read, check out my book, Tumbleweed Christmas. The blog stops are below. . . . Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:32:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980895099 Beverly M. 2011-12-12T15:32:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980819839 My publisher has a great sale going, just in time for Christmas. 100 critically acclaimed ebooks are on sale from Twilight Times Books. Prices discounted 50% ($1.99 to $3.50) now via the Twilight Times . . . Sat, 26 Nov 2011 11:26:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980819839 Beverly M. 2011-11-26T11:26:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980648109 Do you like ghost stories? Paranormal characters are some of my favorite characters. So, in honor of all the ghost lovers out there, I'm having a giveaway. To win a signed copy of my YA novel, Listen . . . Mon, 24 Oct 2011 15:10:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474980648109 Beverly M. 2011-10-24T15:10:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979424389 Hi Everyone, Fifty award-winning ebooks are on sale from Twilight Times Books for $2.99 via Amazon Kindle until June 15th. Historical, literary, mystery, SF, YA and  more. Check them out at http://amzn.to/eYYy6s . . . Thu, 09 Jun 2011 09:19:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979424389 Beverly M. 2011-06-09T09:19:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979313243 I'm happy to announce that my YA Historical Fiction, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, has been nominated for the Dan Poynter's Global eBook Awards. While having votes and comments isn't . . . Tue, 10 May 2011 21:48:00 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979313243 Beverly M. 2011-05-10T21:48:00Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188560 Hi, friends, Just wanted to let you know I'm the Indie featured author this week on Free Book Friday. If you've never been to their site, what are you waiting for? Free books, people. What more could readers . . . Mon, 04 Apr 2011 18:32:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474979188560 Beverly M. 2011-04-04T18:32:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869440 Quote of the week: Close the door. Write with no one looking over your shoulder. Don't try to figure out what other people want to hear from you; figure out what you have to say. It's the one and . . . Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:41:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978869440 Beverly M. 2011-01-03T15:41:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978859132 Happy New Year, Dear Friends.   May 2011 bring you joy, happiness, prosperity, love, and peaace. God bless. Fri, 31 Dec 2010 21:26:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978859132 Beverly M. 2010-12-31T21:26:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978768530 Tuesday, December 7, 2010 Well, I'm late posting this because my cat, Patches, decided not to cooperate. So far, she's been great about choosing the winners of my contests. She does . . . Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:08:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978768530 Beverly M. 2010-12-07T17:08:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978746953 It begins today, Dec. 1st. What? you ask. My contest, I answer. I love contests. Recently, I've won some great books by entering just about every one that I've seen mentioned. Fun. My table is . . . Wed, 01 Dec 2010 10:56:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978746953 Beverly M. 2010-12-01T10:56:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740231 Quote for the week: You must want to enough. Enough to take all the rejections, enough to pay the price of disappointment and discouragement while you are learning. Like any other artist you must learn . . . Mon, 29 Nov 2010 14:57:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978740231 Beverly M. 2010-11-29T14:57:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978689289 Friday, November 12, 2010 A Late Veteran's Day Celebration Myspace Graphics , Veteran's Day Graphics at WishAFriend.com I know Veteran's Day was yesterday, but life kept . . . Fri, 12 Nov 2010 15:57:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978689289 Beverly M. 2010-11-12T15:57:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978678955 Quote for the Week:  Good writing is supposed to evoke sensation in the reader-not the fact that it is raining, but the feeling of being rained upon. E. L. Doctorow In this month of November, . . . Tue, 09 Nov 2010 17:12:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978678955 Beverly M. 2010-11-09T17:12:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978513722 Hi Everyone, You're invited to Delani Oakes' Tea Time on Blog Talk Radio, Monday, September 13, at 3 PM Central Time. Delani will be talking to Elaine Littau, Melissa Williams, and me about our writing. . . . Sun, 12 Sep 2010 18:51:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978513722 Beverly M. 2010-09-12T18:51:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978504878 How to Turn Your Book Club into a Spectacular Event , by Mayra Calvani, speaks directly to kids who love to read and who want to share their favorite books with friends. Ms. Calvani divides the . . . Wed, 08 Sep 2010 15:41:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978504878 Beverly M. 2010-09-08T15:41:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978464824 Quote of the Week:  Some people come into our lives and quickly go. Some stay for awhile and leave footprints on our hearts. And we are never, ever the same. Unknown. This is . . . Mon, 23 Aug 2010 14:56:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978464824 Beverly M. 2010-08-23T14:56:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978450192 On Post It notes, I wrote down all the names of visitors to the different blogs during my Virtual Tour for Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines. Then Patches did her thing. She's getting very good at . . . Tue, 17 Aug 2010 09:38:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978450192 Beverly M. 2010-08-17T09:38:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978416790 Hi, Everyone, I'd like to invite you to my virtual book tour for my young adult novel. It starts today. Here's the Media Release with more information: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE . . . Mon, 02 Aug 2010 13:27:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978416790 Beverly M. 2010-08-02T13:27:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978367747 Quote of the Week: " Mothers hold their children's hands for a short while, but their hearts forever." Unknown. HAPPY 98th BIRTHDAY, MOTHER, IN HEAVEN. The characters have taken over today. . . . Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:59:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978367747 Beverly M. 2010-07-13T15:59:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978299290 NOTHING BUT TROUBLE AFTER MIDNIGHT By Kimberly Blackadar   Love, Betrayal and Forgiveness   Every girl should have a friend like Rob. He’s smart, handsome, an athlete, and has . . . Sun, 13 Jun 2010 19:47:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978299290 Beverly M. 2010-06-13T19:47:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978296530 Recently I've had the pleasure of interviewing Kimberly. She is a talented writer, and I'd like to share what she told me with you. Kimberly was born in Massachusetts, but raised in Florida. . . . Sat, 12 Jun 2010 09:35:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978296530 Beverly M. 2010-06-12T09:35:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978284775 I'm having a contest to launch my young adult historical novel, Caves, Cannons, and Crinolines, due for release June 15. I’m still working on the details, but the winner will receive a . . . Mon, 07 Jun 2010 16:12:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978284775 Beverly M. 2010-06-07T16:12:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978217305 Quote of the Week: God could not be everywhere and therefore He made mothers. Jewish Proverb My theme for the month of May is mothers, grandmothers, aunts, and other women who have influenced our . . . Wed, 05 May 2010 10:11:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978217305 Beverly M. 2010-05-05T10:11:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978207477 When they are children, Cameron is Jennifer's only friend.  Jennifer is Cameron's only friend.  Then Cameron disappears. Jennifer's only friend. Rumors say he died. In high school, . . . Fri, 30 Apr 2010 12:37:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978207477 Beverly M. 2010-04-30T12:37:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978199057 I saw this books at the store. The cover intrigued me.                                                  . . . Mon, 26 Apr 2010 16:27:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978199057 Beverly M. 2010-04-26T16:27:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978168049 With sugar? With Cream? Or other? Did you know that what you drink tells a lot about a person? For instance, if your coffee of choice is a small pumpkin spice latte, you're lots of fun and a . . . Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:33:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978168049 Beverly M. 2010-04-12T12:33:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978158883 When I was in school, I hated history. I saw no use for it. Who cared who discovered what and when? In my grown-up years I became a teacher. My first assignment was children in third grade, which meant . . . Wed, 07 Apr 2010 21:35:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978158883 Beverly M. 2010-04-07T21:35:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978137640 It's spring. Love is in the air. Cupid is busy. Are you a hopeless romantic? Do you love humor? Then you have to read Stupid Cupid, the first book in a series by Rhonda Stapleton. Felicity Walker . . . Mon, 29 Mar 2010 14:31:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978137640 Beverly M. 2010-03-29T14:31:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978124836 March. Spring. Snow. Wait. Spring is sunshine and flowers and baby birds and rabbits. Today we have sunshine. Lovely. But Saturday, the first day of spring, as much of our America experienced, we had . . . Tue, 23 Mar 2010 17:25:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474978124836 Beverly M. 2010-03-23T17:25:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988775 I am thrilled to announce that the Children's and Teen's Book Connection has selected Just Breeze as one of their Top 10 Favorite Books of 2009 for Kids, Tweens, and Teens. What an honor . . . Mon, 11 Jan 2010 14:22:38 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977988775 Beverly M. 2010-01-11T14:22:38Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972808 Hi, Dear Friends, I have a favor to ask. My recent tween/teen novel, Just Breeze, is nominated in two categories in the Preditors and Editors Readers' Poll. If you get the chance, please stop by and . . . Sat, 02 Jan 2010 11:14:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977972808 Beverly M. 2010-01-02T11:14:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967700 Snow is quietly falling outside my window. It's lovely, but three to four foot snow drifts from Christmas Eve's blizzards are still on the ground. This weather is quite unusual for our area. I need . . . Tue, 29 Dec 2009 16:12:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977967700 Beverly M. 2009-12-29T16:12:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924701 Just Breeze and I are going on a Virtual Book Tour starting Dec. 1. We'd love for you to come along with us. You can see the blogs we'll be visiting by clicking  here . Just Breeze is a tween/teen . . . Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:03:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977924701 Beverly M. 2009-11-30T22:03:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913882 Nicholas Sparks is one of my favorite authors. While most of his books are written for adults, many are also good for teens. His latest book, The Last Song, is one of those. I hear it's being made . . . Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:56:32 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977913882 Beverly M. 2009-11-23T09:56:32Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903980 Book signings are so much fun. I spent Saturday afternoon at Hastings, signing Just Breeze . Everyone was so nice. Hastings had made a huge poster with my book cover. They gave it to me afterward. . . . Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:47:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977903980 Beverly M. 2009-11-16T20:47:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882358 I'm excited to share the first review of my tween/teen novel  Just Breeze . You can read it at Reading Junky . The review is also at Teens Read Too . Thanks, Sally, for a nice review. . . . Mon, 02 Nov 2009 21:59:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977882358 Beverly M. 2009-11-02T21:59:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837314 Hi, Everyone, To celebrate the launch of her new book, Just Breeze, Breeze is having a contest. It's easy. You can meet Breeze and her friends, win prizes, and have fun. For details, visit . . . Sat, 03 Oct 2009 15:41:14 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977837314 Beverly M. 2009-10-03T15:41:14Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813877 Thanks to Penny Lockwood Ehrnekranz, author of Ghost for Rent,  for this super review. Visit Penny's blog to learn more about her.   REVIEW Title: Caves, Cannons and Crinolines . . . Tue, 15 Sep 2009 17:37:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977813877 Beverly M. 2009-09-15T17:37:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797994 1. My dad's birthday was Sep. 3. Happy Birthday, Dad, in heaven. 2. Our youngest son and his son have birthday's Sep. 9. Happy Birthday, Kelly and Shawn. 3. Just Breeze will be released later this . . . Wed, 02 Sep 2009 21:24:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977797994 Beverly M. 2009-09-02T21:24:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794723 Yes, the time is drawing closer. After two weeks of intense copy editing with the marvelous Aidana WillowRaven, Just Breeze soon will be sent into the world. Who would have thought "widows" and "orphans" . . . Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:47:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977794723 Beverly M. 2009-08-31T14:47:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786517 Hi, I'm Patches. My mom's busy today, so she asked me to be her guest blogger. I can talk about anything I want, as long as it's books and reading. Did you know I like to read? What? Cats can't . . . Mon, 24 Aug 2009 21:30:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977786517 Beverly M. 2009-08-24T21:30:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772100 Good Morning, Everyone, I just have to share the new cover for my Tween/YA novel Just Breeze. It is so Breeze. Aidana Willowraven is the illustrator, and she captured Breeze perfectly, down to her blue . . . Thu, 13 Aug 2009 10:12:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977772100 Beverly M. 2009-08-13T10:12:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766687 You wake up late. You're out of coffee. You burn the toast. You spill the milk. The baby's fussy. Your teenager is in a mood. The dishwasher spews water all over the floor. The deadline . . . Fri, 07 Aug 2009 15:24:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977766687 Beverly M. 2009-08-07T15:24:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758561 I'm happy to announce that my story, "Traveler," has been selected to appear in Chicken Soup for the Soul: What I Learned from the Dog. The book is scheduled to be available in bookstores September . . . Fri, 31 Jul 2009 21:20:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977758561 Beverly M. 2009-07-31T21:20:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730419 Life is good. I had a gift certificate from Gather.com for Amazon and ordered two books. Waiting for their arrival. My "wish list" is two pages long. I already have a stack to read, but I'm making up . . . Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:30:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977730419 Beverly M. 2009-07-06T15:30:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724837 Hi everyone. I'd like to invite you to an upcoming event. On Wednesday, July 1st, at 2 PM Central, April Robbins, Host, and Co-Host Laurie Zieber will take questions from listeners directed . . . Mon, 29 Jun 2009 19:50:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977724837 Beverly M. 2009-06-29T19:50:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718776   I have the pleasure of interviewing Cheryl Malandrinos, a lady with many talents. Cheryl is a staff member for Writer2Writer and writes articles on time management and organization for writers, . . . Mon, 22 Jun 2009 21:19:25 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977718776 Beverly M. 2009-06-22T21:19:25Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646557 The Orphan Trains are a subject dear to my heart, for my mother was an orphan train rider. In the days when the trains were running, they were not called this. The term orphan train has been added through . . . Sat, 04 Apr 2009 16:02:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977646557 Beverly M. 2009-04-04T16:02:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568090   Donna M. McDine is one of the most supportive, enthusiastic and energetic authors I know. As busy as she is with her writing, she takes the time to promote and inspire other writers, including . . . Mon, 19 Jan 2009 13:44:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977568090 Beverly M. 2009-01-19T13:44:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561264 If you want to have some fun this week, stop by the following blogs to see what the characters in my young adult novel, Rebel in Blue Jeans , are up to. Today's blog features Will and Sully, cousins . . . Mon, 12 Jan 2009 17:05:17 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977561264 Beverly M. 2009-01-12T17:05:17Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553866 Today's the day. My virtual book tour for Rebel in Blue Jeans begins. I'm posting the first two stops. Will post others a couple at a time. If you get a chance stop by and meet Rebel and . . . Mon, 05 Jan 2009 10:49:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977553866 Beverly M. 2009-01-05T10:49:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549871 May 2009 bring each of you good health, happiness, and much success in whatever you do. HAPPY NEW YEAR!   Wed, 31 Dec 2008 21:37:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977549871 Beverly M. 2008-12-31T21:37:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537593 In our pasture stands an ancient mesquite tree, its gnarled branches reaching out like welcoming arms to the birds that have nested in its boughs and to the rabbits and armadillos that have dug burrows . . . Wed, 17 Dec 2008 13:58:04 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977537593 Beverly M. 2008-12-17T13:58:04Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533798 I am so delighted with this review. The lady is not a reviewer. She bought Rebel at my recent signing and was kind enough to post her thoughts on our local Your Hub newspaper blog. Thank you, Nancy.  . . . Fri, 12 Dec 2008 16:47:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977533798 Beverly M. 2008-12-12T16:47:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528204 The parking lot of the shopping center was packed. Hardly any place to park. All these people had come to my signing? Heh, heh. I wish. It turns out Hobby Lobby, next door to Hastings, was having a hugh . . . Sat, 06 Dec 2008 21:09:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977528204 Beverly M. 2008-12-06T21:09:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527062 Hi, Friends I have a couple of announcements: Book  Signings Saturday, Dec. 6, 2008, from 2 - 6 PM I'll be signing my young adult novel  Rebel in Blue Jeans Hastings . . . Fri, 05 Dec 2008 14:45:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977527062 Beverly M. 2008-12-05T14:45:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517897 We should have holidays more often. Why? you ask. Well, pretend you asked. Because I clean house, even do windows. I can't let the family see how I gather dust bunnies and grow sticky . . . Tue, 25 Nov 2008 20:40:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977517897 Beverly M. 2008-11-25T20:40:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487788 At least they roll slowly for me. An SASE returned home today with a form letter, no name, no ms. title, so I looked up that publisher to see what I sent, couldn't remember. Well, no wonder. In July, . . . Fri, 24 Oct 2008 16:13:01 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977487788 Beverly M. 2008-10-24T16:13:01Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485558 A peaceful Sunday afternoon a couple of weeks ago. I'm cruising the Internet. The dog outside starts barking. He's a stray that we've been feeding. We get a lot of dumpees in . . . Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:06:53 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977485558 Beverly M. 2008-10-22T14:06:53Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471135 Today the UPS guy delivered two boxes to my house. One contained gorgeous bookmarks. The other contained advance copies of Rebel in Blue Jeans. Life is good .         . . . Tue, 07 Oct 2008 22:10:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977471135 Beverly M. 2008-10-07T22:10:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458426 The first draft does not have to be perfect. The first draft can have misspelled words. The first draft can have no periods or commas or capital letters. The first draft can be jumbled, with . . . Wed, 24 Sep 2008 21:46:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977458426 Beverly M. 2008-09-24T21:46:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453214   INTERVIEW WITH HOLLY JAHANGIRI AND JORDAN M. VINYARD Author and Illustrator of Trockle Does your child have a monster under his/her bed? Does your monster have a child over his bed? . . . Fri, 19 Sep 2008 08:59:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977453214 Beverly M. 2008-09-19T08:59:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419076 How about our men's relay swim team? Aren't they awesome! (I didn't see the women's team. Phooey.) Okay, if you're not watching the Olympics and don't know what I'm . . . Mon, 11 Aug 2008 15:24:56 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977419076 Beverly M. 2008-08-11T15:24:56Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396217 Review of BUBBA AND GIGANTO: ODDS AGAINST THEM  Lea Schizas has written another page turner. Once I started reading about Bubba and David, AKA Giganto, I couldn't stop. Before I knew it I'd . . . Sat, 12 Jul 2008 12:54:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977396217 Beverly M. 2008-07-12T12:54:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390502 The family is gone. The house is lonely. Too quiet. Too quiet. We had a wonderful week. I miss them. I miss them. Ready to see them again. Have lots of pictures. Maybe we'll make the trek to visit . . . Sat, 05 Jul 2008 14:41:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977390502 Beverly M. 2008-07-05T14:41:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371438 Have you noticed the Prickly Pear Cacti blooming recently? (If you live in the Southwest.) Aren't they gorgeous? The plants in our pasture have yellow flowers, but some blossoms can be pink, . . . Thu, 12 Jun 2008 21:53:58 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977371438 Beverly M. 2008-06-12T21:53:58Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363541 A couple of nights ago, we heard a thump, thump, thump at our kitchen door. It's one of those sliding glass doors. So we went in to see what it was. The cat was on the inside, jumping at the . . . Fri, 06 Jun 2008 14:18:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977363541 Beverly M. 2008-06-06T14:18:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358541   June is 'Book Reviewing' month at Blogcritics Magazine ! To promote the release of The Slippery Art of Book Reviewing , co-author Mayra Calvani will be interviewing 15+ reviewers . . . Sat, 31 May 2008 21:54:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977358541 Beverly M. 2008-05-31T21:54:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351290   Kim Smith Kim is best known for her contributions to the writing world as the admin of Writers4Writers.com, a place created with the sole purpose of helping other writers find a . . . Thu, 22 May 2008 12:53:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977351290 Beverly M. 2008-05-22T12:53:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344801 We finally heard from our granddaughter who is teaching in China. All of the volunteers in her area are safe. She's in Changsha, to the east of the earthquake area. She said her students noticed that . . . Tue, 13 May 2008 15:19:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977344801 Beverly M. 2008-05-13T15:19:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335653 Remember Patches, the calico that adopted us last winter? Well, she pretty much rules the household now, except for our twenty-year-old Sugar cat that Patches steers clear of. I thought I'd share . . . Wed, 30 Apr 2008 13:08:19 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977335653 Beverly M. 2008-04-30T13:08:19Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329692 I think I'll celebrate Earth Day by weeding the flowerbeds. But then bare ground is all I'll have because there are no flowers. I do have some autumn sage and Texas sage and a butterfly . . . Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:32:37 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977329692 Beverly M. 2008-04-22T14:32:37Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326740 Thinking about all the modern gadgets we have today boggles the mind. Take computers, for instance.How did we ever get along without them? Let's go back a few, okay many, years, before computers came . . . Fri, 18 Apr 2008 14:08:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977326740 Beverly M. 2008-04-18T14:08:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977305243 This was our sky yesterday evening. Luckily, we only received a gentle rain. A tornado touched down a few miles west of us, but did little damage. Hail was reported in some ar eas. You gotta love spring. . . . Tue, 08 Apr 2008 17:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977305243 Beverly M. 2008-04-08T17:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296631 Three "no thanks" to three different manuscripts this week. What do you do when you run out of publishers to submit to? I think I'll file them then someday, when I'm gone and forgotten, . . . Sat, 29 Mar 2008 17:06:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977296631 Beverly M. 2008-03-29T17:06:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292991 Reading is one of my favorite things to do.  This wasn't always true. When I was a child, I hated to read. I'm not sure why. I was a good student in school, but don't recall loving to . . . Tue, 25 Mar 2008 09:43:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977292991 Beverly M. 2008-03-25T09:43:29Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282429 As I drove home from the supermarket yesterday, the ending to my ya wip came to me. I hadn't really been thinking about it because I'm still several chapters from wrapping it up. But I knew it . . . Wed, 12 Mar 2008 09:47:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977282429 Beverly M. 2008-03-12T09:47:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277450 Jennifer Porter, http://porterjennifer.wordpress.com , has just reviewed my young adult paranormal novel. Here's what she has to say:  Listen to the Ghost is about a 17 year old girl, Jade, . . . Thu, 06 Mar 2008 16:31:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277450 Beverly M. 2008-03-06T16:31:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277068 Then: When I was a teen, we sent bought or homemade thank you cards for gifts received. We mailed birthday, Valentine, Easter, and Christmas cards to friends and family. We signed them with our name . . . Thu, 06 Mar 2008 09:28:27 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977277068 Beverly M. 2008-03-06T09:28:27Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271768 If she were still living, Grandmother Clara would be thirty-three years old today. Wait, you say. How can that be? I, the granddaughter, am older than that. (But we won't go into my age.) Well, . . . Fri, 29 Feb 2008 10:09:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977271768 Beverly M. 2008-02-29T10:09:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268649   Lea Schiza's characters from The Rock of Realm came to visit us today. I think you'll be interested in what they have to say. Leave a comment or question for Lea and you might be the . . . Tue, 26 Feb 2008 08:57:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977268649 Beverly M. 2008-02-26T08:57:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260596   I am delighted to have the opportunity to interview Aaron Lazar, author of the LeGarde Mystery series and other novels. So let's get started. Welcome, Aaron. Thanks for answering my questions. . . . Sun, 17 Feb 2008 13:56:07 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977260596 Beverly M. 2008-02-17T13:56:07Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257120 The amazing Lea Schizas has another novel I'd like to tell you about. This one is written for young adult readers, but I think all ages will enjoy the story. I know I did. Here is my review of . . . Tue, 12 Feb 2008 21:57:43 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977257120 Beverly M. 2008-02-12T21:57:43Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252270 Where's the icon for hitting my head against the brick wall? I need it now. You see, I mailed a synopsis and three chapters of my story to a nice publisher. Except ..... I forgot to enclose the . . . Thu, 07 Feb 2008 14:48:55 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977252270 Beverly M. 2008-02-07T14:48:55Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240980 Part 3 of my article on the Orphan Trains:    On Wednesday evening, Sept. 20, 1854, 46 boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 15 became the first Orphan Train Riders sent west by . . . Sat, 26 Jan 2008 15:28:02 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977240980 Beverly M. 2008-01-26T15:28:02Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239161 Donna McDine, http://www.donnamcdine.com , has posted a lovely review of my young adult novel, Listen to the Ghost, at the National Writing for Children Center. If you enjoy paranormal stories, read . . . Thu, 24 Jan 2008 15:16:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977239161 Beverly M. 2008-01-24T15:16:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234305 During the 1800s no organizations existed as they do today to provide for these homeless children. But one man had a plan. In 1853, Rev. Charles Loring Brace, a 27-year-old minister, along with a group . . . Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:45:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977234305 Beverly M. 2008-01-19T14:45:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232165 I am excited to interview author Kristen Collier today. She has a B. A. in English from Concordia College , Ann Arbor , MI . She's editor/co-owner of Tangerine Sky Productions, Ltd., . . . Thu, 17 Jan 2008 09:30:44 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977232165 Beverly M. 2008-01-17T09:30:44Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977229557 PHILADELPHIA - The American Library Association (ALA) today announced the top books, video and audiobooks for children and young adults - including the Caldecott, King, Newbery, Schneider Family . . . Mon, 14 Jan 2008 12:48:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977229557 Beverly M. 2008-01-14T12:48:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227756 "Don't live nowhere."   All too often these three words were the answer a young minister named Charles Loring Brace and his associates received in reply to the question "Where . . . Sat, 12 Jan 2008 10:19:36 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977227756 Beverly M. 2008-01-12T10:19:36Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977219572 Please accept my apologies for not reading all the wonderful chapters I was requested to read, but I've felt crummy for two weeks. With the holidays and all, I put off going to the doctor. Today I . . . Thu, 03 Jan 2008 17:35:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977219572 Beverly M. 2008-01-03T17:35:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215207   I do not make New Year's Resolutions because I seldom keep them. But my thoughts and goals for 2008 are as follows, not in any particular order:   PEACE:   Though . . . Sat, 29 Dec 2007 15:33:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977215207 Beverly M. 2007-12-29T15:33:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206586 Did you read James Patterson's letter to his son in Parade magazine in the Sunday's paper? He tells his son he wants him to become a "passionate reader for life" and goes on to explain . . . Mon, 17 Dec 2007 22:11:41 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977206586 Beverly M. 2007-12-17T22:11:41Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202724 Mayra Calvani was born in San Juan , Puerto Rico , and has been writing fiction for most of her life. However, it’s not until last year that she started writing for children and young . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 12:05:21 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202724 Beverly M. 2007-12-13T12:05:21Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202707                 Mayra Calvani's picture book, "The Magic Violin" is a delightful story of dreams, wishes, magic, and . . . Thu, 13 Dec 2007 11:54:09 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977202707 Beverly M. 2007-12-13T11:54:09Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977200771 This is my first Christmas, and I am excited. Look what my mommy put up for me. A tree with pretty toys. My favorite is the ribbon. I love to pull it off and play with it. That's why it's kind . . . Tue, 11 Dec 2007 14:02:51 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977200771 Beverly M. 2007-12-11T14:02:51Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193462 And hello to all of you. I just finished reading The Choice by Nicholas Sparks. A good one. I'm also reading a picture book to review. I never planned to review books, but lately I've done . . . Mon, 03 Dec 2007 17:24:48 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977193462 Beverly M. 2007-12-03T17:24:48Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191588 I kept reminding myself not to say "um" every sentence. I thought I did pretty good, until I listened to the radio interview last Thursday. I didn't say "um" every sentence. (Good). . . . Sat, 01 Dec 2007 10:50:45 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977191588 Beverly M. 2007-12-01T10:50:45Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977189047 Not about Christmas. I love Christmas. My tree is up. The house is decorated. No shopping yet, but that will come. The bah humbug is for technical help for computers. I've just spent close to two . . . Wed, 28 Nov 2007 14:20:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977189047 Beverly M. 2007-11-28T14:20:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184828 Are those not two of the most beautiful words in the English language? Well, I suppose it depends on what has ended. In this case, I typed those two words at the end of page 177 of Life on Hold, my . . . Fri, 23 Nov 2007 13:19:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977184828 Beverly M. 2007-11-23T13:19:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182933 This afternoon J. and I went to Sam's Club for a few things for Thanksgiving and for his prescription. He started having a headache. Then he got dizzy and almost fainted. So I got a wheelchair that . . . Tue, 20 Nov 2007 21:47:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977182933 Beverly M. 2007-11-20T21:47:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174875 Hi, everyone. I am excited to introduce you to a woman whose career includes being a speaker, corporate trainer, humor columnist, association executive, radio and television personality, stand-up comic, . . . Mon, 12 Nov 2007 09:26:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977174875 Beverly M. 2007-11-12T09:26:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171588   I'm excited to welcome authors Dave and Lillian Brummet to Gather today. Thank you for stopping by to discuss your latest book, PURPLE SNOWFLAKE MARKETING. You also have your . . . Thu, 08 Nov 2007 17:17:03 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977171588 Beverly M. 2007-11-08T17:17:03Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158988 Meet Patches, a cat that has adopted us. She was on the patio, catching moths, so, since I am a softie, I started feeding her. I put a rug out for her to sleep on. She also likes the flowerpot.  . . . Fri, 26 Oct 2007 17:54:15 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977158988 Beverly M. 2007-10-26T17:54:15Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145900 The cool mornings and evenings. The leaves turning orange and yellow and red. The clear skies with streaks of cirrus clouds up high. The Muse Online Conference is almost over. I've had fun, meeting . . . Fri, 12 Oct 2007 21:50:40 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977145900 Beverly M. 2007-10-12T21:50:40Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977143377 The monarchs are passing through. I've been watching at our pond the past few days, but have seen only a few. Four this evening. Very disappointing. Reports have come from the lake that 200 were spotted . . . Wed, 10 Oct 2007 14:31:18 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977143377 Beverly M. 2007-10-10T14:31:18Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977138493 Forty-nine years ago, around 5 in the evening, our second son was born. (The day was Sunday, instead of Friday.) My husband was hunting. My doctor was playing golf. My mother was on call. She rushed over, . . . Fri, 05 Oct 2007 14:55:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977138493 Beverly M. 2007-10-05T14:55:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135955 Hello L. Diane.  Thank you for stopping by my blog to talk about your latest book, MIKE, Book IV of your series The Circle of Friends. Good day, Beverly!  And thank you for having me.  . . . Wed, 03 Oct 2007 08:32:52 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977135955 Beverly M. 2007-10-03T08:32:52Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977134286 You gotta love 'em.  Saturday, I marched into the bookstore, my poster under one arm, a tote bag of books and pencils and bookmarks and cocoa packets in the other arm and announced to the . . . Mon, 01 Oct 2007 18:12:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977134286 Beverly M. 2007-10-01T18:12:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977130209  Phoebe the Ghost wants to meet you. Beverly the Author wants to meet you. So come on over to Hastings Books, Music, and Videos, Wichita Falls, TX, Saturday, September 29, from 2pm to 5pm, if you're . . . Thu, 27 Sep 2007 21:57:33 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977130209 Beverly M. 2007-09-27T21:57:33Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977123019 Tuesday afternoon the rain came down. After, I captured these clouds. Well, not really captured, but caught their images before they vanished. A lovely picture of nature. Enjoy.       . . . Thu, 20 Sep 2007 14:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977123019 Beverly M. 2007-09-20T14:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977117546   I do a hummingbird watch for the Texas Parks and Wildlife Dept. and have several feeders in my yard. Yesterday, a hummer was feeding at the one attached to the window (the one I watch the . . . Fri, 14 Sep 2007 22:39:24 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977117546 Beverly M. 2007-09-14T22:39:24Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977113222  What a short weekend. Monday again. I just finished reading Megan Meade's Guide to the McGowan Boys by Kate Brian. FUN! Our granddaughter who's teaching in China wants some reading material. . . . Mon, 10 Sep 2007 22:56:22 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977113222 Beverly M. 2007-09-10T22:56:22Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110140 Okay, forget the silence from the publishing world. This is Friday night--football, bands, excitement. When our boys were in school, we used to go to the games to watch them and their friends . . . Fri, 07 Sep 2007 22:27:10 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977110140 Beverly M. 2007-09-07T22:27:10Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105594 I recently interviewed Lea Schizas, published author and award winning editor of 2 Writer's Digest 101 Top Websites 2006, about her latest book DOORMAN'S CREEK, and her writing in general. She . . . Mon, 03 Sep 2007 17:29:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977105594 Beverly M. 2007-09-03T17:29:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096730 HHH, the annual bicycle race in Wichita Falls, is going on at this very moment. Our road is part of the 50 mile race, and the bicyclists are zooming past. It's fun to watch them. I thought about taking . . . Sat, 25 Aug 2007 10:02:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977096730 Beverly M. 2007-08-25T10:02:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977092213 On August 7, I mailed a package to my grandchildren in California. I sent it the cheap way, because it cost half as much as first class. It went from our small town to Dallas, which is normal. It was processed . . . Mon, 20 Aug 2007 22:50:42 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977092213 Beverly M. 2007-08-20T22:50:42Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977079927 Now I'm opposed to creepy-crawlies in my house. But there are some creatures that I like--garden spiders for one, as long as they stay outside. A few years ago, a yellow and black striped spider spun . . . Wed, 08 Aug 2007 13:45:59 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977079927 Beverly M. 2007-08-08T13:45:59Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977074889 DOORMAN'S CREEK by Lea Schizas Review Night after night, the same nightmare haunts Susan Anderson’s dreams. In it, her husband, Richard, dies at Doorman’s Creek. Susan and Richard’s . . . Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:32:34 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977074889 Beverly M. 2007-08-03T09:32:34Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977074881 THE GHOST MIRROR by Jamieson Wolf  Review  Mave Mallory’s parents are afraid of her and pretend she does not exist, so her grandmother, Mona, takes Mave to live with her. Mave sees spirits . . . Fri, 03 Aug 2007 09:26:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977074881 Beverly M. 2007-08-03T09:26:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977066328 The reason I asked is because I have the new Harry Potter book, and I'm excited about reading it. But .... I have a couple of other books that I want to read more. So, Harry sits on the shelf, while . . . Wed, 25 Jul 2007 14:59:39 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977066328 Beverly M. 2007-07-25T14:59:39Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061127 Beverly Stops By To Talk About Blue Jeans! JAMIESON: Thanks very much for dropping by Author Alley! How about we start with how you came to writing. Did you always want to be a writer? Beverly: Thank . . . Thu, 19 Jul 2007 21:46:13 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977061127 Beverly M. 2007-07-19T21:46:13Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054527 The manager of Hastings Book Store was on TV at noon today, talking about the plans for the Harry Potter release. Wow! Contests, games, costumes, refreshments. The muggles are lined up, waiting in anticipation. . . . Thu, 12 Jul 2007 17:53:11 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977054527 Beverly M. 2007-07-12T17:53:11Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047428 Our son's cooking out. One good thing about all this rain and cooler weather, his garden is growing like crazy. We'll have fresh potatoes, fresh green beans and onions. I'm making apple pies. . . . Wed, 04 Jul 2007 14:08:31 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977047428 Beverly M. 2007-07-04T14:08:31Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045831 one of those hideous books where the mother dies by Sonya Sones   When Ruby's mother dies, she flies across the U. S. to live with her movie star, scumbag father, who she's never met and . . . Mon, 02 Jul 2007 17:04:05 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977045831 Beverly M. 2007-07-02T17:04:05Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024808 This is the story of how my grandparents met, as told to me by a sweet relative, who helped me with our family genealogy. Soley Stowe, my grandfather, was born in Ashland, Tennessee, in 1863. When he . . . Sat, 09 Jun 2007 14:22:16 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977024808 Beverly M. 2007-06-09T14:22:16Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023047 Wondering how to keep your children entertained this summer? May I suggest picking up a copy of the early reader "There's a Yak in my Bed" by K. Pluta. I'm the lucky winner . . . Thu, 07 Jun 2007 15:37:23 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977023047 Beverly M. 2007-06-07T15:37:23Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010201 Have you ever searched for the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow? I never actually hunted for one, but when I was a kid I believed there was one. I could picture leprechauns in green suits and pointed . . . Sat, 26 May 2007 13:36:57 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474977010201 Beverly M. 2007-05-26T13:36:57Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973747 My husband spent four days in the hospital last week. He's home now, recovering slowly. But as a Type A personality, I'm still stressed. So in order to look at the lighter side, I came up with . . . Wed, 02 May 2007 15:10:47 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976973747 Beverly M. 2007-05-02T15:10:47Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976972441 We have a hummingbird feeder attached to our dining room window, and it's so much fun to watch the birds eat. They're also very argumentative, at times. Usually, if one bird is eating and another . . . Tue, 01 May 2007 09:16:28 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976972441 Beverly M. 2007-05-01T09:16:28Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964835 I had so much planned for today: market search for my picture book, update my Web site, post on blogs, try to figure out how to make a movie trailer, work on promo ideas for Rebel in Blue Jeans (whenever . . . Sat, 21 Apr 2007 11:20:50 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976964835 Beverly M. 2007-04-21T11:20:50Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959515 Since Mother's Day is next month, I thought I'd share a little about my mother. Please feel free to leave comments and/or talk about your mothers. Mother is no longer with us, and some days I wish . . . Sun, 15 Apr 2007 16:23:49 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976959515 Beverly M. 2007-04-15T16:23:49Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951462 Not necessarily in this order. 1. Meeting people from all over the world. I live in a small town, 15 miles from the town where I was born. I've never traveled to Europe or Asia, Australia or Hawaii. . . . Fri, 06 Apr 2007 09:43:54 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976951462 Beverly M. 2007-04-06T09:43:54Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946918 A girl who wants to forget her ex-boyfriend and his lying lips. A ghost who doesn't want to be a ghost. A one-hundred-year-old neighbor who talks in riddles. And a handsome sax player who changes . . . Sat, 31 Mar 2007 15:09:08 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976946918 Beverly M. 2007-03-31T15:09:08Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942320 We watched the best movie last night, The Cowboys, starring the greatest cowboy who ever lived, John Wayne. (My opinion.) It's the story of a rancher who takes 11 boys to help drive his cattle 400 . . . Mon, 26 Mar 2007 14:33:20 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976942320 Beverly M. 2007-03-26T14:33:20Z http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976934228 I've been wondering why some of my photographs are fuzzy, while most everyone else's are sharp and professional looking. I have a nice digital camera so what is wrong with my pictures? Well, . . . Sat, 17 Mar 2007 09:28:29 GMT http://www.gather.com/viewArticle.action?articleId=281474976934228 Beverly M. 2007-03-17T09:28:29Z