Storm Country: The Anthology

Dear Mom,

I leave tomorrow for Joplin for another launch party, reading and signing of the book, Storm Country: The Anthology which has a story of mine in it about Geoffrey. I'm so excited because I will get to see Geoffrey too!

The details? Oh, well, it's Sunday, December 4 from 1-4 pm. It's at the Spiva Center for the Arts located at 222 West 3rd Street in Joplin of course! The books sell for $10 and all proceeds go to the Joplin school libraries. There are more details too.

I'm truly honored to be a part of this anthology and am so grateful for all the people involved that made it happen; starting with the idea to the actual (beautiful) book.

When it was announced that you could pre-order books, I ordered 50 and am happy to say that I've sold all 50 of them. I'm grateful too for all those who have shown their support to me as a writer and to Joplin--where the real support is needed.

I have some other good news too but I'll have to save that for later. Watch over me, as I'll surely need it.

The Christmas Pageant

Check out The Christmas Pageant presented by the Hallmark Channel and written by a good friend of mine, Mark Valenti! I went to grade school with Mark. There were certain kids that I felt I knew what they were designed to do. Even back then, I knew Mark would be into movies in some way, shape, or form.

I hope you'll all support my friend by sitting down, turning on the Hallmark Channel on Sunday, December 11, 8:00 pm Eastern and 7:00 pm Central and watch The Christmas Pageant. Who doesn't love a feel good movie? You know what I'll be doing on December 11th!

Congratulations Mark!

Christmas with Mom Contest

I've read about this contest on several blogger friends I follow who have entered: Linda, Kim, Claudia. I wanted to write something, but seemed a bit pointless as I could only remember one Christmas. But then since my blog is about writing to my mom, it seemed like a no brainer.

So in 100 words or less, you're to write your Christmas memory with your mom. Things I Want To Tell My Mother blog is holding the contest.

Here are my 89 words:

Dear Mom,

Since you passed away shortly after my 12th birthday, I know it wasn’t that Christmas that I remember, since you were in the hospital. The last Christmas I remember was the year I worried if Santa Claus was real. When I opened the door into the living room, lights sparkled on the presents under the tree. I smiled with relief. I glanced over at you on the couch and saw relief on your face too. I wish I had more memories of Christmas with you.

Love, Lynn

Storm Country: The Anthology

A Launch Party in Joplin!
Sunday, December 4, 2011, 1-4 p.m.
For more details check out the Storm Country blogsite.

If anyone is interested in purchasing a book and unable to head to Joplin, please let me know as I will be happy to get one when I go! They're $10 and all proceeds go to the Joplin School District libraries!

It's Official

And NaNo's official word count:

NaNoWriMo Day 26

Woot! Woot! I crossed the finish line.

Total word count: 50,340



I'm not an official winner yet until I turn in the novel, but unofficially I've done it!

Whew... and now I'll have energy to cheer on my other writing buddies--you go peeps! I know you can do it!

Book Blurb Friday #39

It’s Book Blurb Friday #39. Check out Lisa Ricard Claro’s blog to play BBF in which Lisa is the Master. Basically you write a book blurb based on the photo (that being the cover of the book) and you must do it in 150 words or less. This week’s photo is by your one and only—me! Don't let Lisa fool you, she'll knock out those 50,000 NaNo words too!

I can sure babble when it comes to NaNo, but these book blurbs are killer. Here’s my 59 words—

Nine.Thousand.Feet.
By the time Obermoeller hiked to the 9,000 feet elevation she gasped, but not for air. The site she saw was something out of a Stephen King book, and not in a gruesome way. Sit on the edge of your chair as you follow along the climb. Then if you can handle it, experience what Obermoeller witnessed at Nine.Thousand.Feet.