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2010 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 23 -- Kim's birthday
Feb. 1, 2009 MANUSCRIPT DUE
Feb. 1-5, 2010
K-LOVE FRIENDS & FAMILY CRUISE
Feb. 13 -- SPEAKING: Marion County Library, 203 N. 3rd, Marion, KS; 10:30 AM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"/Q&A
Feb. 16 -- SPEAKING: Morgan Elementary School 5th Grade Classes, Hutchinson, KS; 1:20 PM
Feb. 23 -- SPEAKING: Morgan Elementary School 6th Grade Classes, Hutchinson, KS; 2:00 PM
Feb. 27 -- SPEAKING: Ashland Library; 604 N. Main, Ashland, KS; 2:00 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
Feb. 25--Hubby's birthday
Mar. 3 (Rescheduled) -- SPEAKING: United Methodist Church, 600 W. Lincoln, Greensburg, KS; 6:30 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
March 19--Grandson #4's 3rd birthday
Mar. 24, 2010 -- SPEAKING: Anthony UMW, 225 N. Bluff, Anthony, KS; 6:30 PM
Mar. 25-27 -- Author Mini-Retreat
MAR. 31 -- MANUSCRIPT DUE
Apr. 18, 2010 -- SPEAKING: United Methodist Church, 405 Harrison, Little River, KS, 3:00 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
April 24--Grandson #5's 2nd birthday
May 1, 2010 -- SPEAKING: Trinity UMC, 224 S. Main, Lindsborg, KS, 5:30 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
May 5, 2010 -- SPEAKING: United Methodist Women, 118 N. 4th, Hill City, KS, 6:00 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
May 20-22 -- Author Mini-Retreat
June - August -- RESERVED for writing/book signings only
MAY 30 -- MANUSCRIPT DUE
May 31-June 5 -- Author Mini-Retreat
June 2--Grandson #3's 4th birthday
June 5 -- BOOKSIGNING Century II Convention Center, Wichita, KS, 11 AM-12:30 PM
June 12 -- SPEAKING St. Francis, KS (details to follow)
JULY 1 -- MANUSCRIPT DUE
July 9 -- BOOKSIGNING Thee Bookstore, 117 N. Main, Hillsboro, KS, 7:00 PM
July 10 -- BOOKSIGNING The Well, 101 N. Main, McPerson, KS, 9-11:00 AM
July 10 -- BOOKSIGNING Faith & Life Bookstore, 606 N. Main, Newton, KS 1-3:00 PM
July 22--Daughter #3's birthday
August 11--Hubby and my anniversary
Aug. 15 -- MANUSCRIPT DUE
August 20-25 -- BOOK TOUR in Ohio
Sept. 3--Granddaughter's 2nd birthday
Sept. 17-20, 2010 -- TEACHING ACFW Conference, Indianapolis, IN
Sept. 28, 2010 -- SPEAKING Kingman UMC, 133 E. Ave. D, Kingman, KS; 6:30 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
Oct. 7-9 -- Author Mini-Retreat
Oct. 21, 2010 -- SPEAKING 1st Baptist Church, 600 E. Marlin, McPherson, KS; 6:30 PM
"Life Lessons Learned From Chocolate"
November 1--Grandson #1's 7th birthday
Nov. 4-6 -- Author Mini-Retreat
Nov. 13 -- SPEAKING Caldwell Library, 120 S. Main, Caldwell, KS 10:30 AM
"Journey to Publication"/Q&A
November 18--Grandson #2's 6th birthday
Nov. 18 -- SPEAKING Wichita, KS (TBA)
November 23--Daughter #1's birthday
December -- RESERVED for family
Dec. 1, 2010 MANUSCRIPT DUE
December 17--daughter #2's birthday
2011 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
January 23--Kim's birthday
Feb. 7-11K-LOVE FRIENDS & FAMILY CRUISE
Feb. 25--Hubby's birthday
March 19--Grandson #4's 4th birthday
March 25-26, 2011 -- SPEAKING: Heartseekers, Galesburg, IL, Friday 6-8:00 PM, Saturday 9 AM-3 PM
April 24--Grandson #5's 3rd birthday
May 1, 2011 MANUSCRIPT DUE
June - August -- RESERVED for writing/book signings only
June 2--Grandson #3's 5th birthday
July 22--Daughter #3's birthday
August 11--Hubby and my anniversary
Sept. 3--Granddaughter's 3rd birthday
Oct. 1, 2011 MANUSCRIPT DUE
Oct. 8-13 -- Author retreat
November 1--Grandson #1's 8th birthday
November 18--Grandson #2's 7th birthday
November 23--Daughter #1's birthday
December -- RESERVED for family
December 17--Daughter #2's birthday
GREETINGS! Thunderstorms, rain, jagged bolts of lightning that split the sky, wind that blows so hard my poor gazebo wants to take flight... All of these extreme weather situations ushered Kansas into summer. But my flowers are blooming, the temps are warm enough to make a dip in the pool a delight, and I'm looking forward to several fun events as the summer progresses.
NEWS
an historical set in 1888 Ford County, Kansas. Featuring a one-of-a-kind
herdsman school to teach eastern women the skills they need to become
a successful rancher (or the wife of one!), it releases from Bethany
House.
And at the same time, Zondervan released Book Two of the Katy Lam-
bright Series, Katy’s Debate, in which Katy uses her newly developed
debating skills to convince her father she does not need a mother…but
does she really?
Please visit your local bookstore or click on the titles or book covers to
you’ll enjoy them!
I'll have opportunity to feature both of these novels at several Kansas
book signings in July (see "Upcoming Events" below for dates, places,
and times). If you're anywhere near central Kansas, please consider
attending any of these events where I'll be sharing the time with two other
UPCOMING EVENTS
Booksignings in July
July 9 -- Thee Bookstore, 117 N. Main, Hillsboro, KS, 7PM
July 10 -- The Well, 101 N. Main, McPherson, KS, 9-11AM
July 10 -- Faith & Life, 606 N. Main, Newton, KS 1-3PM
July 31 -- Barnes & Noble Booksellers, 1920 N. Rock Road, Wichita, KS 2-5PM
Booksignings in August
Sat., Aug. 21 -- Time TBA, Berean Christian Stores, 1183 Smiley Ave., Cincinnati. OH
2:30PM Praises Family Books & Gifts, 235 N. Bridge St., Chillicothe, OH
6PM Praises Family Books & Gifts, 1235 N. Memorial Dr., Lancaster, OH
Sun., Aug. 22 -- 2PM Public Library, 201 N Mulberry St., Mt. Vernon, OH
Mon., Aug. 23 -- 12-1:30PM Gospel Shop, 112 E. Main St., Sugarcreek, OH
3-6PM Gospel Book Store, 4900 Oak St., Berlin, OH
Tues., Aug. 24 -- 10AM Dayspring Christian Book Store, 143 W. High Ave., New Philadelphia, OH
1-3PM Lion & Lamb Christian Resource, 145 S. Broadway Ave., Salem, OH
7PM Lion & Lamb Christian Resource, 2232 Elm Rd. NE, Warren, OH
Wed., Aug. 25 -- 10AM Bookery Parable Christian Bookstore, 2300 W. 4th,
Mansfield, OH
1PM Harden Cty. Library, 325 E. Columbus St., Kenton, OH
7PM The Bridge, 1150 S. Shannon St., Van Wert, OH
Thur., Aug. 26 -- 11AM-12:30PM Gifts of Joy, 2423 Allentown Rd., Lima, OH
I sincerely hope to meet you at one of these events!
SUGGESTED READS
Click on any of the book titles to go to a description of the books or on the author's name to visit the corresponding website.
JOYFUL MOMENTS
The first week of June, two of my critique group partners, Connie Stevens and Margie Vawter, came to Kansas for story brainstorming, group writing sessions, and a healthy dose of fellowship. We visited two museums, attended my grandson's fourth birthday party, and did a great deal of laughing, which is very good for the soul. This writing life is enhanced by good friends.
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KIM’S MUSINGS
I received a birdfeeder for Mother's Day. I've wanted one for a long time, so I was delighted. Hubby hung it right outside our screened in porch where I can sit and watch for birds. It was almost a full week before birds discovered it, but since then I've enjoyed a steady stream of befeathered visitors. My favorites thus far are a pair of Baltimore Orioles. The male's bright yellow plumage dazzles the eye!
Once the birds found the feeder, they made daily treks to feast on the various seeds. They eat their fill, but the next day requires another visit to the feeder.
The birds' return reminds me of my need to feast daily on God's Word. Even though I've been a Christian for a long time, my soul hungers for time with Him. Psalm 119:103 says "How sweet are your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!" The more I taste of His words, the more I realize...I am empty without Him. In Psalm 34, the Psalmist advises us to taste and see that the Lord is good. Wise advice for every day!
May God bless you muchly as you journey with Him! ~Kim
