Category: Celebrations

Memorial Day Charity Drive by Military Veteran Authors

Memorial Day Charity Drive by Military Veteran Authors

Memorial Day is this Monday and it’s a day to remember the brave men and women who gave their lives for our freedom. It’s also a great opportunity to say Thank You to the men and women who have served, or are currently serving, our country and their families who support them!

There is a group of authors who have pledged part or all of their royalties this week to Veteran charity organizations through Memorial Day. The authors participating are also veterans, so this is a way for bookish people to support veterans who give back to other veterans. A win for all!

Posted May 21, 2015 by Kimberly in Celebrations, Gift Books / 0 Comments
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Happy 4th: The Declaration of Independence

Happy 4th: The Declaration of Independence

In celebration of Independence Day, we are reading the Declaration of Independence. Happy 4th of July! The Unanimous Declaration of the Thirteen United States of America In Congress, July 4, 1776 When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, […]

Posted July 4, 2013 by Kimberly in Celebrations, Reading / 0 Comments
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National Poetry Month: Who Is Your Favorite Poet?

National Poetry Month: Who Is Your Favorite Poet?

As a child, I loved reading Shel Silverstein’s Where the Sidewalk Ends (& all his others, too!) and If I Were In Charge of the World by Judith Viorst. To be perfectly honest, I love them still. But I have to admit that, as an adult, I’ve not given poetry the attention it deserves. My challenge to myself this month is to read a book of poetry.

Posted April 4, 2013 by Kimberly in Celebrations / 0 Comments
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Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!

“There’s an Irish blessing my father often said on Christmas Eve. It sums up what I wish for each of you. ‘The light of the Christmas star to you. The warmth of home and hearth to you. The cheer and goodwill of friends to you. The hope of a childlike heart to you. The joy of a thousand angels to you. The love of the Son and God’s peace to you.'” -from An O’Brien Family Christmas by Sherryl Woods.

From our heart to yours, we wish you all a Merry Christmas!

Posted December 25, 2012 by Kimberly in Celebrations / 0 Comments
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Celebrating Labor Day: Before They Were Full-Time Authors…

Celebrating Labor Day: Before They Were Full-Time Authors…

Where did you work while pursuing your dreams?

To celebrate Labor Day, Open Road Media created this great video where they asked some of their authors how they made a living in the early days of their writing careers. Enjoy!

“From mixing medicines to selling swimming pools, these noteworthy authors – David Corbett, Edna O’Brien, Peter Blauner, Patricia Bosworth, James Salter, Luis J. Rodriguez, and Susan Dunlap – worked in a number of different jobs before dedicating themselves to writing…”

Posted September 1, 2012 by Kimberly in Celebrations / 0 Comments
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Giveaway: You Be Sweet by Patsy Caldwell & Amy Lyles Wilson

Giveaway: You Be Sweet by Patsy Caldwell & Amy Lyles Wilson

Labor Day weekend is coming up and if you’re anything like me, you might be looking for some new recipes to share with your friends over the weekend.

So, to help you out, we’re giving away an ebook copy of You Be Sweet: Sharing Your Heart One Down-Home Dessert At A Time by Patsy Caldwell and Amy Lyles Wilson.

Click the blog title for all the details!

Posted August 28, 2012 by Kimberly in Celebrations, Contests/Giveaways, Cookbooks, Gift Books / 0 Comments
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