Author Lindi Peterson

Daily Blogging Routine

This is a short post about checking out other bloggers. I find I have a routine in the morning.
First I check out the F.A.I.T.H. Blog.

Then I always go to the Seekerville Blog.

And lastly I check out my good friend Ciara's Blog.

I'm a member of the F.A.I.T.H. blog--so it's pretty obvious why I check that out.

Seekerville always, and I mean always, has something interesting happening.

The same with Ciara. She's got great info and her 'have I found your book' post is fun to participate in.

What blogs are you checking on a regular basis?

New Restaraunt

There's a new restaurant open in Decatur, Georgia. Click here to see the website. Awesome food, great atmosphere and affordable prices make 246 a place that should be on your list of places to visit.

Okay, yes, I have a personal vested interest. My son works there. He is a cook who helps prepare all those delicious foods you will eat. The kitchen and the people preparing all this food are visible to the crowd of people eating there.

Trendy, urbany decor graces the place. The servers are very nice and attentive.

So you have no reason not to check it out. I said so!

Ciara's Blog/Fun Idea

Check out my friend Ciara Knight's Blog. Once a week she has a very cool post. She features a book on her website. The author or the book doesn't know she's doing featuring it. Then she sees if through all the social media outlets the author finds her post. It's a very cool concept.
Check it out!

June is Almost Over

June--the wedding month, the first 'summer' month. It's a lovely month in most cases. This year for me it was the CRAZY month.
Crazy with activities, commitments and fog-inducing emotional issues. But today is the 28th. With 30 days in the month that only leaves 2 days.
Like everything will go back to normal because the calendar says it's July.
Well, one can hope, can't they?
Yes, June was all my own doing.
Yes, I said I'd judge this, teach that, take this class, prepare this workshop. Yes, I said those things. And I did those things. But I forgot--Do I have a husband? Children? Grandchildren?
Ah--I think I do.
I better go make sure they still know who I am and that I do LOVE them very, very much!!
Do you ever find yourself overwhelmed?
I think I'll have a ceremonial changing of the calendar when I flip the page from June to July. Sound like a good idea?

Free Download

Her Best Catch is now a free Kindle download on Amazon.com. click HERE to download! Good through tomorrow--June 26th!

New Ideas

One of my favorite parts of writing, besides writing 'The End' when I'm finished with a novel is coming up with the ideas for a novel. Then, when I get the ideas it usually takes a little time and tweaking to flesh them out enough for me to write. After I write about 3 chapters I'm usually in 'the zone' for that novel, and can somewhat plan a little bit more of it.
I do have to know the ending before I start. But of course it's a happy ending. Nothing else will do!
So, this morning, I've been working away and I've come up with almost everything I need for a 3 book proposal. I have one more item I'm working on, and I will be thinking on that today. With any luck that one part will come to me and I can jot it down. :)
Then I have all I need to keep working on my series.

There's so many things I love about the writing process--what about you?

Lindi P.
Happy Endings Are Just The Beginning

Gems of Wisdom-Book Launch

Today I'm honored to share with you a debut release Gems of Wisdom. Author Angela Breidenbach show how to improve interpersonal skills for better relationships. The book uses gems as memory anchors.

Angela also partnered with Pamba Toto to design a line of jewelry which in turn helps orphans through Hope's Promise Orphan Ministries.

I asked Angela why she wrote Gems of Wisdom. This is what she told me:

I believe it's a part of the ministry God called me to. He didn't make a mistake when he gave me to my mom, the experiences I've lived, and my intense desire to gain wisdom. Writing Gems of Wisdom: For a Treasure-filled Life is about how I can help other people with what I've learned.

I had the pleasure of taking an online class of Gems of Wisdom with Angela. The study was very detailed, powerful, and helpful. You see, you can tell when you're being presented with 'information' and you can tell when you're being presented what I like to call 'heartmation.' Yes, I made the word up, but it's info from the heart. It's not just head knowledge, it's heart knowledge. And Angela's book comes from her heart written with a heart to help others overcome obstacles she herself, along with most of us, have been through. The Lord has gifted Angela with the ability to teach in a caring and loving manner.

Gems of Wisdom is available here. and here.

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day!! The weather here in Georgia is wonderful today. Hope where ever you are and whatever you do is filled with sunshine and joy!

Make sure you stop by tomorrow. Angie Briedenbach will be our guest!

So, my hubby and I took the grandkids to the Blue Ridge Scenic Railway this past Saturday. We bought tickets in advance and had the day planned. Friday night I tried to be proactive. I tried to charge the camera battery. I mean, what good grandparent doesn't take pictures on a day trip with the grandkids? Especially when you've going to a very cool and scenic place.
I looked at looked and couldn't find the charger. My hubby got home around midnight from an out of town business trip and I told him about not being able to find the charger.

Hubby: "When did you use it last?"
Me: "Can't remember."
Hubby: "You really need to have a spot where you put all those types of things."
Me: "I do have a spot. It wasn't there."
Hubby--giving me a funny look: "Well, then you must not have put it back. I think I remember you calling me recently and asking me to bring it to you, but then you said you already had it."
Me: "Hmm."

I mean really--what do you say to that? It's Sunday night and I still can't find it. I would show you the picture we had to pay $10 bucks for because we were at the mercy of the Scenic Railway people--you know, because we didn't TAKE our camera, but I gave it to the grandkids to take home. A souvenir.

But can you picture this?

The train.

these two cute kids

and me and my hubby on the train.

I really need to work at being a better grandma!

New Month New Rules

May is right around the corner. I've been thinking about this blogging thing. How I either need to do it or not. I've been looking around at other people's blogs, seeing what I like to read, seeing what holds my interest. I figure if I'm reading there must be something about it I like.
Or if I start reading then quit, there must be something about it that doesn't hold my interest.
I'm going to try an experiment for the month of May. I'm going to post on general, everyday life stuff. Stuff nobody in the world may care about but me.
I mean I have things that happen to me on a daily basis. Funny things, sad things. There are things happening in the media--I mean we had a royal wedding today. Oh, and my son just announced his engagement to a fabulous girl the whole family loves.
Yes, see, I have things.
And this weekend hubby and I are watching the grandkids. Fun. Tonight I took them for mexican food. The little guy, who's three said he wanted a chicken taco, beans and rice. I ordered it. When it came to the table he said he didn't want any of it. I said, well it was only 3.99. Eat more chips and dip.
I mean I'm not stressing over it. He ended up eating the chicken out of the taco anyway before all was said and done.
Fun stuff.
Yeah, we'll see how May goes.

First Sale Chat on F.A.I.T.H.

Click HERE and check out who just received 'The Call!'
It's always exciting to read about someone getting the great news their manuscript has sold.

Great Meeting

Usually once a year the Georgia Romance Writers offer a special all day meeting. This year Author Nancy Knight hosted the workshop Well Begun Is Half Done.
First of all there's nothing like spending the day with a group of people who have the same passion you do. I also got to see some friends I don't see very often. All this in a setting that is focused on writing.
The workshop was great! The writing exercises were very helpful. Creativity sparkled around the room.
If you are a writer--or have a passion about anything--do you get the opportunity to share it with others that encourage and inspire you?

I'm Giving Away A Book

Check out Christy's Blog At Split Ends. She's taking part in the A-Z challenge and I'm blogging today. My letter was O. So I'm talking about Overcoming Obstacles. And we're giving away a copy of Her Best Catch!

Movie Watcher?

There are those out there who loves to watch movies. And can find the time. It's not that I have anything against movies, I just can't seem to make myself sit and watch one. Rarely.
I'm staring at 4 movies my daughter left with me to watch. She left them about a month ago. I have yet to see one of them. She told me about them, told me they were good, but that hasn't given me the incentive to plop in front of the television for a couple of hours.

She gave me Valentines Day, which I asked for.

New In Town--She said it was really cute.

August Rush--I don't know anything about it, but it looks good.

And Charlie St Cloud. Which I know is a bit sad, but it's looks romantic as well.

What about you? Are you a movie watcher?

(Pictures courtesy of Google Images)

Blog Hopping Today

Check out these two blogs for chances to win a copy of Her Best Catch and a gift card.

F.A.I.T.H.
and
Divine Imaginations.

At The Edge Of Darkness

I'm over at The Edge Of Darkness today. Ciara is hosting an A-Z challenge and I'm hosting the letter B.http://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gifhttp://www.blogger.com/img/blank.gif

Click HERE to see what "B" is all about.

Good Stuff

Wednesday I was on Seekerville. What a blast! So much fun. And Wednesday was also the day my book became available on Amazon.com
I have so much to be thankful for. Yes, there's a lot of 'life' stuff happening as well, but we take the good with the bad, the happy with the sad, the stress with the peace.
Where are you at now?

Author Lindi Peterson

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