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Create an easy art desk space with this!

Create an easy art desk space with this!

Creating an easy art desk space was challenging considering I use my desk more to blog and write. Last Winter, I organized all my art supplies neatly into bins in my basement. I organized my art supplies because I wanted a streamlined place to blog and write. But, what I discovered was my artwork suffered. I no longer was able to be spontaneous. It took time to get my art supplies out and get…

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Nonsense! When has frozen been cozy and warm?

Nonsense! When has frozen been cozy and warm?

Spring. Spring. Where have you been?           “Hiding underneath a blanket of white.” Hide no more. The time has come!           “Let me see.  Let me peek up from beneath.           No! Not yet.  I’m cozy and warm.” Since when has frozen been cozy and warm? Nonsense!  Don’t delay.  Man is shivering; cold and in icy slumber. Bring forth his prayer for new life.           “Woven in the…

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"Be a Peaceful Cloud" Life Lessons from Bob Ross

“Be a Peaceful Cloud” Life Lessons from Bob Ross

“Be a Peaceful Cloud” Life Lessons from Bob Ross is a great way to invest in yourself. This book is half art and half encouragement. There is plenty to enjoy for artists and fans of Bob’s work and television show. The book is full of color pictures of his paintings. For many whom have not watched Bob Ross’s “Joy of Painting” TV show there is much to digest from his artwork to his peaceful way of…

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2021 New Debbie Macomber's Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book

2021 New Debbie Macomber’s Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book

Debbie Macomber has done it again! She’s released a gorgeous coloring book in 2021 called: Debbie Macomber’s Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book. I pre-ordered this book last July and felt like a kid in a candy store when the package arrived this week. It’s possible I even opened it up faster than my 8 year old could open an LOL Doll! Very Merry Christmas Coloring Book has it all- stunning…

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2021 New The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

2021 New The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly

New for 2021 is The Last Garden in England by Julia Kelly. The story weaves the lives of five women together seasonally as well as historically. The five women we grow to love are connected through an estate garden at Highbury House created by Venetia Smith in 1907. Emma, a gardener in present time is hired to restore this special garden back to it’s original beauty for new owners. The other…

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MY NAME IS MEMORY by Ann Brashares: Book Review

MY NAME IS MEMORY by Ann Brashares: Book Review

My Name Is Memory by Ann Brashares begins with Lucy who is captivated by Daniel, a new boy at school. She wants to connect with him but he doesn’t seem interested and hasn’t spoken to her in two years. That all changes on the night of their last high school dance when the two meet leaving Lucy with more questions than answers. Title:MY NAME IS MEMORYSeries:Stand Alone Book Author:Ann…

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Book Review: Chasing the Thrill by Daniel Barbarisi

Book Review: Chasing the Thrill by Daniel Barbarisi

Chasing the Thrill by David Barbarisi is a true story of real life treasure hunting. The treasure hunt idea began with Santa Fe art dealer Forrest Fenn. Diagnosed with cancer in 1988, Fenn came up with an idea: he would stash treasure into a box, leave clues behind to it’s whereabouts, hide it, then kill himself. Whoever found the treasure would also find dead Fenn’s body. Forrest underwent…

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Start writing your book now with this simple tip

Start writing your book now with this simple tip

Let me guess. You want to start writing your book but seem to be stuck. Stuck over one nagging question. I’ll get to that question in a minute but what if you knew one trick which would get words on paper fast? You’d keep reading right? This is why I’m blogging on Authors Lounge. You guys are serious — Read on www.readersmagnet.club/start-writing-your-book-now-with-this-simple-tip/

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10 insider tips to make your book signing successful

10 insider tips to make your book signing successful

Planning your first book signing can seem overwhelming. At least that’s how I felt just before my first book signing for ‘Light from a Dark Night‘. Prior to my big day I read lots of articles on how to price my book and talk to people as they passed by. However, after the event I realized there was one thing no one ever told me… Finish reading this article at…

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Book Review: The Letters

Book Review: The Letters

The LettersStand Alone BookLuanne Rice and Joseph MonningerContemporary RomanceBantamSeptember 23, 2008199 pagesLight, Easy ReadRecommend A married couple coping with the death of their son seek healing independently from each other in opposite ends of the country. Distance separates them but through a series of letters they begin to release their pain and connect with the spark which ignited…

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How to Overcome Writer's Block - Anne Grove

How to Overcome Writer’s Block – Anne Grove

I can’t say I woke up today thinking about “Writers Block” but here I am with something to say!  Writer’s Block is something I struggled with many times writing my first book, “Light from a Dark Night”.  And it looks like millions of others struggle too.  A quick google search for Writer’s Block — Read on www.readersmagnet.club/how-to-overcome-writers-block-anne-grove/

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The Agony of Creative Decisions

The Agony of Creative Decisions

I have been agonizing over a creative writing decision for a long time. I want to start writing my first fiction novel and I’ve had several potential story ideas floating around in my head. My biggest decision has been: which story idea do I choose to write? A seemingly simple choice has all but screeched my writing to a halt. I started to write one story, then an old plot idea surfaced and now I…

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When God When?

You are standing on the edge of a huge new move of God.  Don’t let that worry you because YOU are ready for it.  You don’t have to fight your way into it. You’ve already done that. Now it’s more like being Abraham who was told to look at all the stars and try to number them.  That’s what you need to do. Look everywhere: forward, side to side, up, down and through and you will see your amazing…

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God knows your heart

God knows your heart

God is not uncertain of those He has chosen.  He knows you.  He’s been with you through trials and tests of faith.  He knows your heart.  He approves you.  Now GO!  Go in the movement He’s opened up for you.  It’s WIDE OPEN.  GO!

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Companies of Angels being assigned

Companies of Angels being assigned

I saw many coming together to form groups or military like companies.  Those in the companies formed in groups of three lines.  Each company or troupe consisted of three rows of the multitudes.  Coming to the front of each company was a mighty angelic warrior.  Each angelic being stood at attention facing God. Coming to stand next to each warrior angel was a mighty son (male and female) of God.…

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2016: Territories are Open

2016: Territories are Open

The Lord told me to speak into the end of 2015 and into the new year 2016.  I heard the words: Wide Open.  Wide Open spaces.  New large spaces and territories are open to the sons of God. With the fat of our fruits we can explore wide open fields.

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2015: Sowing Catches up to Reaping

2015: Sowing Catches up to Reaping

The end of 2015 would be a time where sowing catches up to reaping.  The saints would reap what they had sown.  It would be a great time of seeing the fruits of labor.  In all areas of life.