Christmas Guest in now available!

Book two in the Lauren series, Christmas Guest is now in print and available via Amazon: http://amzn.to/YHL7CC

 

 

 

I look forward to hearing your opinions! :)

 

 

 

 

 



Homeschool Convention Approaching

I guess I haven't posted in a while! Though we have certainly still been staying busy, book-wise, there wasn't really anything new to tell of.

However, the Indiana Association of Home Educators (IAHE) convention is approaching, and, as some of you know, we are planning to set up a Lauren Books booth at it (Lord willing)! It will be our first convention. :)

My plan is to have book one in the Lauren series, A Thief in Pigeon Valley there, as well as some Lauren-style costumes. Book two, titled Christmas Guest is in the proofing process right now, and I would appreciate every one's prayers for it to be in print in time for the convention, God willing. :)

I'm a bit nervous about the other half of our reason for exhibiting at the convention... I am scheduled to be a speaker. :-O As this event will be my first time to be an exhibitor, it will also be my first time to give a presentation.

Praying,  and trusting God for everything to work out!

The convention will be at the fairgrounds in Indianapolis, May 31st and June 1st. You can find more details at their website: http://iahe.net/

Eternal Savings

 

Only one Black Friday

offers eternal savings.

 

 

 

I know the day is already past this year, but the pastor at church yesterday said he saw this on someone's facebook page, and I wanted to share it.

 

 

 



Writer's Workshop Follow-up

As I wrote in my journal, the writer's workshop was as grand as I thought it would be--so much information!! Now if I can only remember it all and apply it to my writing... :-)

 

Speaking on basic story structure.

 

 

 

 

 

Starting a story.

 

 

Mr. Davis spoke for about three and a half hours, giving us short breaks in between. But the whole workshop seemed to fly by to me--I think I could've listened for several more hours! It was all so interesting and made very good sense. I'm keeping all the notes from that day aside my laptop for easy reference when I'm writing and working on books. :)

Writer's Workshop

Author Bryan Davis is coming to our area next month and is going to teach a Writer's Workshop! This is a tremendous opportunity, and I'm very, very excited to learn how to write books better.

Here are the details:

Thursday, November 8, 2012
12:30 - 4:00p.m.
At Silver Heights Camp in New Albany, IN

Description:

Mr. Davis discusses story structure--how to take an idea from its birth to the creation of a novel. Many aspiring writers have great ideas, but they often don't know how to begin the story and make it work. Also, many who begin a story don't know how to finish it. With this detailed look at story structure, including examples from published novels, students will learn how to transform their ideas into stories they can be proud of. The workshop is geared toward any aspiring writer from 12 years old through adult.

It is $10.00 per person, but each student receives a $5.00 voucher toward a book, so really, it's not a bad deal. :)

I personally am looking very forward to the event, and hope you other writers out there will join us for a great blessing!

If you would like to sign up to attend, please email me at cmd@laurenbooks.org

Feel free to contact me with any questions.

Another Lauren Photo Shoot!

Wednesday (17th) we had perfect weather for being outside. Mr. Dykes dropped Elizabeth off at the park with us, and we took over 300 pictures!

 

Braiding

 

 

Squeezing in a snack. :D

 

 

Changed dresses, and now heading down the hill.

 

 

Chelsea took some pictures too. :)

 

 

"Please, no more!!!"

 

 

Worn out.

 





Elizabeth is such a good sport about having her picture taken again and again... but anyone would grow weary with the repetition, right?

 

(Just kidding. Those pictures were taken in fun. :P)



 

I think we got some great pictures. God is good! :)

Heading to Johnson City!

This is going to be a quick one, because I'm still doing last minute packing!

Lord willing, tomorrow we are going to Johnson City, TN again for another Lauren photo shoot! Please be praying that the pictures God wants will be taken.

Many thanks! :)