When you publish a book, be prepared to give radio interviews. My publishing house is much smaller and doesn't set up interviews like some other pub houses. So, I've had to pound the pavement with media kits and free books to local radio/TV stations myself. This evening our family is taking a field trip to KFBK, an award-winning radio station. … [Read more...]
Book Launch Party!
It's been said that writing a book is alot like giving birth to a child. I'd have to agree. So, it's only fitting that I give my first miracle, my first beautiful book a heartwarming welcome...and you're invited! Nestled in the beautiful snow-capped Sierra Nevada Foothills is the small town of Cameron Park. Tucked away here, is a favorite … [Read more...]
What Dream Have You Given Up On?
Is there something in your heart to do? Have you silenced that still, small voice that once upon a time pleaded; Just try. You can do this thing. Have you buried your calling, shoved aside a dream that begged to be lived out? Three years ago, God gave me a promise. You are going to write a book for Me. It wasn't audible, but it was clear. … [Read more...]
One Exciting Day! Book Release Time!
Today is a day that will go down in Kraft family infamy. It's official. My book has been released, launched, shot out to the masses. Yeah, I think BIG. I woke up this morning and thoughts of blog-tours, book launch parties, and a cross-country book-tour/MOPS conference danced in my head. I had to email my publisher about a couple things, and … [Read more...]
Guess What Arrived!
I am absolutely giddy. Something arrived on Friday. Something I've been waiting on for quite awhile. Head over to my author-site and see what it is. Any guesses? … [Read more...]
My Book is Here!
Look what showed up at my house on Friday! Oh glorious day! I've been a blubbery mess ever since. It's been pathetic, I walk around the house and even run my errands with a book in my hand. It's like my writer-binky. I wish I could convey the joy when I walked outside to discover these books waiting for me. Words fail me. (Okay, you know … [Read more...]
Mom Guilt Strikes a Fatal Blow
Mom-guilt. I hate it. The moment the nurse placed each of my four babies into my eager arms, I could physically feel a lump form in my throat, a lead brick settle in my stomach, and some type of hot, painful, guilt-hormone race through my veins. He has ear infections because I didn't breastfeed long enough.I … [Read more...]
Boys Will Be Boys
"Dad will love this!" David grabbed the navy blue t-shirt off the rack and shoved it under my nose.Had my teenage son lost his mind? "Oh, son, you've got to be kidding me. Your father would never be caught dead in that." Visions of my 80's high school years and a parade of muscle-shirt-wearing teen males flashed before my eyes. … [Read more...]
7 Things I’ve Learned About Authorship
There are three weeks left until my book release. Not sure exactly what that means, besides the fact people can go to Amazon or Barnes & Noble and get it - lately I've been overwhelmed with the marketing end of authorship. When I typed my last word and inserted my last period - for some strange reason I thought I was done. Wrong. So, … [Read more...]
My Amazing Moms – A Mother’s Day Tribute
My husband is a Hallmark-holiday-hater. He tries to convince me that he would have no problem remembering me throughout the year without commercial prodding. Yeah right.Mother's Day is still pretty special to me. What mama-heart doesn't melt over rubber pancakes and runny eggs in bed? My heart swells when I receive homemade cards and Popsicle stick … [Read more...]
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