tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-235348862012-02-16T03:44:47.266-05:00Come hang out with me as I share adventures from my chaotic life as a mom of three, pastor's wife, writer and small business owner.Missy Tippenshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05480008023330542958noreply@blogger.comBlogger3841100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23534886.post-40497235330571032452012-02-10T16:06:00.000-05:002012-02-10T16:06:25.476-05:00

Have you heard me talk about writing for Love Inspired and wondered about the books? Here's a video that tells you a little about them. Plus! Big news! I just sold another story to Love Inspired this week. :) I'm thrilled to be working with my editor again and am thankful they wanted another book! This will be the 3rd in what I call my Faith, Hope and Love Series. A Family for Faith A House

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I spotted my book in my local Ingles grocery store! And I've heard a friend found it in Walmart. The time is finally here. :) Waiting for a book to come out sometimes feels like waiting for a baby--only it takes longer! :) I hope you'll look for your copy wherever Harlequin books are sold. It makes an inexpensive gift as well! If you'd prefer to order online, see my "Books" page here on the

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I've heard from a couple of readers who received copies of my new book that had pages missing. If that happened to you, I'm so sorry! Apparently, something went wrong during the printing. I'm hoping it affected only a few copies (all the copies I received are fine). If you're a reader who received your monthly shipment from Reader Service and got a defective book, please contact them for a

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Why I Decided To Go Digital With My OOP "Northern Intrigue" Series By Lyn Cote OOP means Out of Print. That means a publisher is not going to print any new copies of a book. When an author signs a contract with a publisher, the author only licenses the publisher to produce the book for a set period of years. When Tyndale House Publishers gave me back the rights to the books in this

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I think this is about the cutest video ever! It's from a site I'm not familiar with, Dogwork.com. I can't embed the video on here like I usually do with YouTube. But I'll give you a link: http://www.dogwork.com/prybrme8/ It's a priceless video of dogs saying grace before their meals. :)

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My book will be available for order at your local bookseller, on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, Christian Book, etc. around January 24th. But it's already available at the Harlequin site! I'm excited! Click here to see the listing and to read an excerpt. It's available in print, larger print and e-book format. :)

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Join Seekerville on Saturday, December 31st, 2011 from midnight to midnight as we usher in 2012 with a full 24 hours of incredible giveaways for readers and writers. We'll be reviewing the past year and sharing our predictions for the 2012 New Year. No party is complete without our friends. No matter what your time zone we'll have a party in full swing at the Seekerville Blog.  

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Wishing you and your loved ones Christmas joy as we celebrate the birth of Jesus! Also wishing you many blessings during the new year. With love, Missy

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I know I shared this last year, but it's so cute! I thought I'd share it again. :) Enjoy!

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I'm thrilled to find out my upcoming release from Love Inspired, A House Full of Hope, got 4-1/2 Stars from RT Book Reviews Magazine! Here's the review from reviewer Leslie McKee: A House Full of Hope (4 1/2) Missy Tippens: Mark Ryker is returning home to hopes of gaining his father's forgiveness. He longs for redemption and peace. Hannah Hughes, single mother of four, is renting Mark's family

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It's that time again! Our church choir performs special music each December right before Christmas. Lead Me Back to Bethlehem is the beautiful program we're doing this year. I just love it! Several of the songs have really touched me (and have stuck in my head!). You can hear samples of the music by clicking here. Of course, it's not our choir. It's a group of professionals doing a demo. :)

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If you've ever thought of writing a novel, here's a how-to book to help. And it's FREE right now on Kindle!! Click here to find out more. If you don't own a Kindle, you can download (free also) a program to be able to read on your computer. I've been doing this for the last year whenever I see books I'd like for free or discounted. If I ever want to read, I just send them to my son's Kindle

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I hope you'll join us over at the Harlequin website (the forum and chat rooms) for a holiday party! Click here to go to the main page. You'll be able to choose which line of books to visit. You'll also be able to hang out with authors and possibly win gifts! I hope to see you in the Love Inspired group!

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I saw this back in November and thought I would share it today to kick off Advent. Enjoy!

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Wishing you many Thanksgiving blessings... Safe travels, good food and plenty of time with family and friends! I'm thankful to God for all of you.

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Love Inspired author Janet Tronstad is hosting a Thanksgiving Wall on the Harlequin website. I hope you'l l stop by and tell what you're thankful for! Janet will be giving away gift cards to some lucky winners from among those who participate. Click here to drop by and see how many readers, authors and Harlequin staff are thankful!

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I'm so excited about the release of two novellas written by two friends of mine. I just bought it and can't wait to read it! I think you'll love it. Click here to check it out. The Sweetest Gift by Mary ConnealySeattle, Washington 1899A spinster with a master's degree who is a world traveler, librarian by day and concert pianist by night, marries a Nebraska rancher with an eighth grade

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Saw this cute book trailer on Steve Laube's blog. Very funny!! :)

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Today is our big Annual Ham & Egg Supper at our church. The 47th Annual! Pretty amazing. It's a huge deal, and in two and a half hours, we serve anywhere from 1200 to 1400 plates (dine in and to-go). It's a group effort, to say the least. And a great event for bringing the community together. Plus...the food! Country ham, scrambled eggs, grits, biscuits and homemade jelly. Yum!

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I have a direct link to my Fall Cook Off. Drop by and share a recipe for a chance to enter a book of your choice (one of my titles that still has copies available)! I look forward to seeing what you share! Click here to go directly to the Cook Off page.

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There's a Harvest Festival this week at Harlequin.com! I hope you'll stop by each day for fun activities and prizes, including a writing competition and naming a character. I'm hosting a cook-off on Wednesday. Please stop by and take part! Click here to visit the page. See you there! P.S. Do you like my new fall wreath? :)

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For those of you who love corn on the cob like I do, be sure to check this out! A simple method of preparing.

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It's a beautiful day in Georgia! I always love how blue the sky is in October, and today was stunning. My husband is off today, so we had a wonderful lunch on the deck. It's 72 degrees, sunny with a light, cool breeze. I could have sat outside all day! Below is a photo I took while playing with the panorama feature on my camera. You take three shots, lining them up between shots. Then the

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One of my group blogs, Seekerville, is celebrating our 4th anniversary this month. We're doing lots of giveaways and have special guests. We're also moving to a new website, www.seekerville.net. One of the fun activities we're doing this month is hosting shops along our new Main Street. Ruth Logan Herne and I have set up the Yankee-Belle Cafe where we share recipes and talk about pastries and

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I have to share something funny. Our church office administrator just called me, laughing. I assume she's working on the newsletter for next month and went to Google Images to find something suitable to use to advertise our annual ham and egg supper. She googled "church ham and egg supper" and guess what the first photo was that came up?? A photo of me! LOL I once blogged about the supper and

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My mother-in-law sent me a link to this video. I thought I'd share it today as we remember September 11th. I've been watching some TV specials about that day...and crying. Once again feeling the pain and fear of that day. The vulnerability. The anger that someone made me feel that way. The overarching sadness for the families of the victims. But as we recall our own pain of that awful day, I

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Exciting news! The Craftie Ladies of Love Inspired are introducing a new & improved blog on Sept 1! SO WE'RE HAVING A PARTY! Prizes throughout the day! $135.00 in gift cards! A BOOK BLAST to the winner! Spread the word & tell your friends! Post during from Sept 1 - 8 for a chance to WIN! Plus we'll be giving away extra books at random during each day. Come on by & chat with us! Click here to

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I just heard about the Books on a Budget promotion at the eHarlequin website. And my book is one of ones they're offering for 40% off! So if you don't have a copy of A Family for Faith yet, or if you'd like to buy copies as inexpensive gifts, please hop over and take a look. You can also read an excerpt. I hope you'll be hooked! :) Click here to visit the eHarlequin website.

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My kids are back at school now (their second week), and I think it might be time for Mom to go back to school as well. I just found out about the most amazing thing. Free online courses from MIT!! A huge offering. They have 2000 classes to choose from. They provide lecture notes, exams and videos of virtually all courses they offer. Here's what they say on the website: MIT OpenCourseWare (

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I'm going to be interviewed on a local radio station on Wednesday the 17th. It's on Faith Community Radio, WIMO AM 1300. So if you're in the Bethlehem area (Bethlehem, Georgia, that is!), please tune in from 9:00-9:30 a.m. (Eastern time) for the Dottie Coffman Show. You can also visit the station website and click to listen live. I'm sure I'll be nervous, but Dottie is always a great

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I love reading YA. Maybe I'm just young at heart. Then again, most of the ones I've read are just fantastic stories no matter your age. I've read them for years but have recently gotten on a kick reading several in a row. It started when I read the free YA I was given at the RWA conference, a RITA award winner, The Iron King by Julie Kagawa. An amazing book. Amazing series (had to swipe my son's

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My son shared this video with me. It's of the reunion of a soldier with his dog after he returned from Afghanistan. Very sweet! We can have such special bonds with our pets.

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I hope you'll all drop by e-Harlequin this week to take part in a fun beach bash! I'll be sponsoring an event Wednesday, but there's something going on every day this week. To join in (and win prizes!), click here.

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The winner of the Love Never Fails hand-stamped ring is Kimberly Bowlin. Beverly Brown chose the winner randomly using random.org. Thanks to all who participated! Kimberly, be sure to contact Bev to give her your information.

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I've met a new friend online. Her name is Beverly Brown, and she has a blog, Brownies to Rwanda, where she shares her adoption journey. She and her family are currently #135 out of approximately 175 families "waiting" at the minister's office in Kigali, Rwanda, to adopt.  Three of her husband's sisters have also applied to adopt and two of them have already brought their sons home.  One boy is 5

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I hope you'll drop by! Also come find out about the Kindle Pam will be giving away!F.A.I.T.H. Girls: Guest Pam Hillman, debut author of Stealing Jake f...: "Missy, here. I'm so excited to welcome our guest, Pam Hillman! Pam is a good friend from the Seekerville blog . We started as a group of 15..."

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I'm back from the Romance Writers of America national conference in New York City and wanted to share the photos. Here's the view from our wonderful room in the Marriott Marquis in Times Square! To see all the photos, here's a link (click here) to my Facebook photo album. Enjoy!

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 What' even cooler than seeing your own book on a store shelf? Seeing your book alongside your friends' books!! Check out this photo Mary Connealy sent me. It's the Parables Bookstore in Omaha, Nebraska. If you look at the zoomed-in photo, you'll see my book grouped together with a large number of my blogging buddies from the Seekerville blog! And other writer friends just outside the grouping.

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I finally uploaded some photos from my camera. I thought I'd share!  With Lindi Peterson at her debut book launch party. Her book, from Bell Bridge Books, is titled Her Best Catch.  Lindi and I signing together at the Canton, Georgia, Book Festival. Our critique group together at Meg Moseley's debut book launch party. Meg's book, from Multnomah, is titled When Sparrows Fall. (from left to right:

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It's that time again! The huge book signing at the Romance Writers of America conference! If you live in the New York City area, I hope you'll come by and find me. I'll be signing copies of A Family for Faith. Here's the info: 2011 "Readers for Life" Literacy AutographingThe "Readers for Life" Literacy Autographing has become one of the most popular events at RWA's Annual Conference. More than

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I hope you'll stop by the Seekerville blog today to read my funny story. I'm telling all about the hunt for the perfect spatula. :) www.seekerville.net Hope to see you there!

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Enter to win a copy of Susan Sleeman's Behind the Badge and a $50 Amazon gift card!Susan Sleeman here. Behind the Badge, my second romantic suspense book for Love Inspired Suspense will release on June 6th and in honor of all of you, the readers, I am hosting a special contest on my website for the month of June.Let’s face it. Without you, the wonderful readers, books would not exist and I wouldn

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Well, it's time to say bye-bye to the Food Pyramid. This is the new representation for how we should eat to be healthy. And I really like it! It's simple and clear cut. What do you think? Do you eat anywhere close to this recommendation? :) For more details, you can go to the site: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/

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Here's a photo of me working. Yes, I work on the couch. No office other than a desk in the basement that never gets used. :) I wanted to let you know I'll be teaching a basic plotting workshop with my critique partner, Lindi Peterson, June 6-20. The workshop is called The Cinder-Bella Theory: Learn Basic Plotting from Cinderella and Twilight. Lindi came up with the idea one night after reading

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Only 12 more hours to bid! The Seekerville blog ladies have donated a Kindle and bunch of books to help raise money for juvenile diabetes research. I hope you'll stop by and bid!! I'm donating 3 of my books as e-books so you can download to the Kindle. Some of the books will be sent in hard copy and will be autographed. To check it out, click here!

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I just heard about this movie. It looks amazing. My dad was born in the Appalachian mountains in Kentucky. My mom, sister and I were born in northeastern Kentucky in the Appalachian region as well. I still have aunts, uncles and cousins there. It's heart breaking to see what's happening to these mountain areas. Here's the video trailer:

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I wanted to share a book with you today. It's by my friend and fellow blogger, Angela Breidenbach and is titled Gems of Wisdom: For a Treasure-Filled Life. Here's a brief description: In Gems of Wisdom: For A Treasure-Filled Life you'll embark on a treasure hunt for God's unique gems of wisdom. Be empowered, learn to influence through your own life lessons, and preserve important relationships.

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Okay, so it's not as cute as the dog video. But I did a video interview at The Borrowed Book Blog. I hope you'll stop by. I'll be giving away a signed copy of A Family for Faith as well. :) The Borrowed Book--click here.

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One of my daughter's friends shared this video. And it had me dying laughing. I wanted to share... :)

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I hope you'll stop by the e-Harlequin community today to leave a tribute to your mother or a mother figure. I'll be giving away a gift in a drawing from among those who contribute! Click here to visit the site.

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I've said it before...there's nothing like a wedding. And today's royal wedding between William and Kate was utterly sigh-worthy. So sweet, beautiful, romantic...a fairy tale. Kate looked gorgeous, poised, and so happy. William was so sweet when he first saw her, then told her she looked beautiful. And in spectacular Westminster Abbey...well, I had to wipe away the tears as they showed those

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I'm doing an interview and giveaway today at Jennifer AlLee's blog. I hope you'll drop by! Click Here to go to blog

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He is risen! I pray you have a wonderful, blessed Easter!

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I recently attended a Clergy Spouse's Retreat and they showed this cute video. (Although I have to admit my husband doesn't do this to me, thank goodness!) Enjoy! :)

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I'll be guest blogging several places this week to talk about the release of A Family for Faith as well as other topics. I hope you'll drop by! Tuesday on RWA's Fantasy, Futuristic and Paranormal chapter website in preparation for a workshop she'll be teaching in June with Lindi Peterson. Wednesday on the e-Harlequin Love Inspired blog about The Story Behind the Story. Thursday on Lyn

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How cool is this??! My niece was at Hibbet Sports today and saw her brother on the wall! :) Can you imagine? I guess we'll be heading to our store nearby and will take a photo. :)

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I'm doing a giveaway on Goodreads! Come on over to enter! .goodreadsGiveawayWidget { color: #555; font-family: georgia, serif; font-weight: normal; text-align: left; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; background: white; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget img { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0 !important; } .goodreadsGiveawayWidget a { padding: 0 !important; margin: 0; color: #660

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Fiction Readers Needed ASAP to Judge ContestFaith, Hope & Love, a chapter of Romance Writers of America, is looking for additional judges for its Inspirational Readers Choice Award contest. They need 50 judges, most of them to read in the Contemporary Romance category. Judges must not be writers or aspiring writers of romance fiction. They are looking for people who love to read. Is that you?Here

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I'm sorry I've been so absent! I typed The End on my next book and have it out for critique right now. So I'm finally spending a little time to catch up. One thing is I just saw is that I have another good review of A Family for Faith! I'm thrilled. I love this book and have hoped that others will, too. Check out the Philosophy of Romance blog review by clicking here. Also, the book is already

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You have GOT to watch this precious video of two otters holding hands! :)  Be sure to watch the whole thing, because something really cute happens at the end.

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I'm blogging on Thursday the 24th on one of my group blogs about the fun of going to the pre-release showing of the Justin Bieber movie, Never Say Never, with my daughter, but then the letdown that often follows a big event in our lives. I hope you'll come visit and give your input! (Click here.)

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Harlequin Book club members get books about 2 months before they release, so I just read the first review of A Family for Faith, and I'm thrilled!! Check it out at Enduring Romance (click here) And remember the book is available for pre-order!on AmazonOn B&Non ChristianBook.com

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Happy Valentine's Day!! I received a beautiful card and plant from my hubby to celebrate the day. He also took me out to eat this past weekend. I love shopping for V-day! I bought gifts and cards weeks ago, just as soon as the stores started displaying the items. I got hubby his favorite--dark chocolate. And I also got the kids chocolate truffles that my daughter had been hinting at. :) Yes, I

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I'll be taking part in the Valentine's celebration on e-Harlequin on Wednesday. I'm hosting a game where you can come share your best/worst/funniest gift you've ever received on Valentine's Day. There will be prizes!! http://community.eharlequin.com/forums   (Scroll down to Highlighted Threads) NEW! I just got the link to directly to my contest: Click here.

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I hope you'll hop over to two of my group blogs... TODAY! We're starting a new serial story at the Craftie Ladies blog. It started on Wednesday with Lenora Worth's installment. So please drop by each day for a new chapter of Valentine Vacation! My chapter will go up on Friday. THURSDAY! I hope you'll drop by the F.A.I.T.H. blog for a chat about coffee and a chance to win one of the new e-gift

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Are you having trouble keep those resolutions you made a mere two and a half weeks ago? I've posted a blog today about re-training our brains to take bad habits and make new ones. The post is geared for writers, but it can be helpful with any habits you'd like to change. So please come on over! Oh, and I'm offering a drawing for chocolate! www.seekerville.blogspot.com

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We've been snowed in all this week! Something that never happens in Georgia. The kids missed a whole week of school (tomorrow is cancelled as well). But today...TODAY!...I finally got out of the  house beyond the realm of taking the dogs out to do their business. :) I actually ditched my sweats for jeans. Put on makeup. Fixed my hair! Traded the house slippers for my everyday clogs. And drove my

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Stop by Seekerville (www.seekerville.net) for a Historical Costume Party, on Monday, January 10, to celebrate Love Inspired Historical as they expand from two books monthly to four. Our special guest is Senior Editor Tina James who will be giving away the entire January Love Inspired Historical release set. Additionally, if you arrive in Seekerville on Monday, January 10, dressed for the party

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I hope you've had a fantastic New Year's Day! In the Tippens household, January 1st means it's time to look at the budget for the year. Oh, joy! :) Although I have to admit this year, my husband ended up doing the brunt of the work because I was driving my oldest to the airport for a mission trip. I'd appreciate prayer for a safe week for him and the rest of the students from his Wesley

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Merry Christmas! It's been snowing in Georgia. I thought I'd share a couple of photos my daughter took this evening. And yes, my grill is still sitting out in it! I guess it's finally time to store it away. :) I hope you've all had a wonderful Christmas day.

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Ever think about a modern, digital take on the Nativity? I hope you enjoy this as much as I did. :) Click Here.

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Thank you to all who responded with recipes for cookies! I ended up taking two types to the cookie swap party. One recipe, Chinese Noodle Cookies, a recipe shared by Ruth Logan Herne, ended up tying for first place in a vote by the ladies who attended! Congrats to Maddie for her fantastic cookies, too! You can find the recipe I used here. It's so easy and good. I also want to let you know about

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I need your help! I'm going to a cookie swap party this weekend, and I need a good but easy recipe. Why? Because I don't do cookies! I just buy the slice and bake kind. Or I use the tubs of dough I've bought from school fundraisers. But for this party, we're supposed to share a copy of the recipe. I guess I can't tear off the ingredient list from the package, now can I?  :) So help me out. I'd

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I just made the most wonderful discovery while shopping with my mother on Friday in Athens. Isle of Candles Soy Lotion Candles! They're made of pure soy oil. As they burn, you can take the warm wax and use as a lotion. Oh, my! My hands never felt better. It's amazing. I bought the caramel vanilla and blackberry sage fragrances. They both smell yummy! And they smell good on my hands as well. I

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HAPPY THANKSGIVING! I'm thankful for you, my blog readers, and for God's many blessings! I hope you have a joy-filled (and tummy-filling) day!

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I just sent a new email newsletter Tuesday night. If you didn't get your copy, and you think you've already signed up, then please look in the side-bar and sign up again. They notified me of that there were about 22 email addresses that bounced (were incorrect). Don't worry about getting a duplicate. The newsletter service automatically removes duplicates. And if you've never signed up, I hope

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I've bought the groceries. My son is traveling home as I write. More of my family is coming in tomorrow. And I've decided I'm going to start cooking tomorrow! I know I'll do the turkey and dressing on Thursday. But I may go ahead and bake the desserts tomorrow. Make the cranberry jello salad tomorrow as well. I'm also thinking of cooking the squash for the casserole. What do you think? How much

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Someone sent me this link last week. And I just received it again so decided to share. :) "Opera Company of Philadelphia Rallies Over 650 Singers To Surprise Macy’s Shoppers With A Random Act of Culture." This is an amazing video. I hope you'll check it out. Very fun! Click here. Missy

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I've just learned of an author, Sandi Rog, who is a friend of a friend. I hope you'll hop over to the F.A.I.T.H. blog to read her story. On the day her first book released, she found out she'd been diagnosed with brain cancer. Such a sad story. Please stop by and read how you might be able to help... http://www.thefaithgirls.com/2010/11/plea-of-prayer-support-for-sandi-rog.html

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I reviewed this book and will be giving away the copy that the publisher provided on Thursday! I loved the book and will be buying my own copy. I hope you'll stop by and read the review on my group blog and enter to win! We were formerly www.writingbyfaith.blogspot.com But we've bought a new domain name so you can find us at www.thefaithgirls.com Hope to see you there on Thursday! You'll have

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Ooops! Several people contacted me. I guess I was still celebrating the Giants' win and copied and pasted the wrong link. :) Here's the correct link for checking out Sun Stand Still. http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/SunStandStill/

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Have you ever wondered how to pray? I can tell you that I have. That's why when I got a promotional email from the publisher for this book, Sun Stand Still by Steven Furtick, I clicked to check it out. The author talks about praying for things that are out of our league--that only God can accomplish. He gives several other "steps" to help us pray like we've never prayed before. There's an

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I just got to look at some great photos from the parade to welcome home the Giants after winning the World Series. I thought I'd share a few from SFGate.com. You can see all of them by clicking here. We had hoped to see Buster's championship ring at Christmas, but have since heard from a friend that they aren't presented until the opening of next season. So I guess it'll be a while! The article

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In the Tippens household, it's pretty much accepted that Justin Bieber is my daughter's future husband. :) She even stuck letters on her old cell phone case that said Mrs. Bieber. She has a major star crush and openly admits it. So last night, we were watching the DVR of the beginning of World Series game 3 just for Justin's new video, and there in the middle of the video was a shot of my nephew

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Okay, so maybe our pumpkin is more gross than scary. :) But it is what it is. Mistake #1: We didn't check it over when we bought it. Got home and saw a little spot on it that looked like it was going bad. But it was on the back, so I plopped it on the front porch anyway. Mistake #2: My daughter probably cut it a little too early. But she had the time and the motivation (and I didn't), so I

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My dog just had his second surgery today for a malignant tumor in his leg. We're praying they'll find clear margins this time! I'm just thankful he made it through another surgery okay. Poor thing has been wobbling around, trying to walk on three legs, acting drunk from the pain medication. But at least he's not in pain. I just took a photo of the staples in his leg. Rather Frankenstein looking

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I've just had a second cup of coffee and life is good! I'm playing catch-up this week. Last week was fall break for the kids, so we went to visit my husband's parents. We had a great time! While we were there, we even got to go visit Plains, Georgia, former President Jimmy Carter's hometown. Tybee Island beach shot Heading to the beach. Blue crab (we released him back in the water!)

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On one of my group blogs, Seekerville, we're celebrating our 3rd birthday with lots of prizes--and a final prize of a Kindle loaded with our books! I hope you'll stop by in the month of October to enter. There are prizes for writers (critiques) as well as many prizes for readers. Here's some info: The Seekerville party schedule is now up. Our birthday bash is October 1-31. We have an awesome

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The Tippens at S.F. Giants game Supporting our nephew! I'm the world's worst at uploading photographs. So I'm finally sharing some from way back in August! For the first time since he was drafted, we had the opportunity to go watch our nephew, Buster Posey, play for the San Francisco Giants! They came to Atlanta to play the Braves, so we went to cheer him on. (Which was a bit strange since

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I'm sorry I've been so out of touch! I've been doing revisions, then working on a new proposal, and now am doing edits! I have a bunch of photos to share eventually. But I'm actually going to the American Christian Fiction conference this week so will have to share later. :) For anyone who lives in the Indianapolis, IN, area, there will be book signings open to the public this coming weekend!

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I'm sharing photos today from the Romance Writers of America conference! I hope you'll stop by the F.A.I.T.H. blog to check them out! www.writingbyfaith.blogspot.com

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If you're in the Orlando area, I hope you'll stop by to see me! I'll be taking part in a huge book signing that raises money for literacy. Here's the info: Romance Writers of America National Conference Orlando, FL Public Autographing to raise money for charity--over 500 authors participating! Wednesday, July 28, 5:30-7:30, Disney World Swan & Dolphin Resort, Pacific Exhibit Hall. Click here to

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What are you reading this summer? I love nothing more than taking a huge bag of books to the beach for vacation. I also love having more evenings at home in the summer since a good many of the activities that keep us on the run in the school year are over. So it's a great time to read! Recently, I finished Cara Lynn James' debut novel, Love on a Dime (click the link to read the first pages) and

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I hope you'll stop by the F.A.I.T.H. blog today! I'm talking about the amazing Wimbledon match between Isner and Mahut that's continuing today. Click here to visit the blog! Missy

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This is your reminder to mail your Father's Day cards and gifts if you've forgotten! I'm thankful that I remembered this morning, but I still doubt the cards will arrive in time. I guess I'll be calling my dad on Sunday and telling him to look for his card on Monday. At least I got his birthday card to him early last month! :)This photo is of my dad at my very first book signing. He and my mom

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Well, we did it. We got tickets for teen heartthrob Justin Biebers's concert in August! It's for my daughter's birthday. My husband generously declined taking her, so I'll get the honor. Can't imagine why he wouldn't want to. ;)Actually, I think it'll be fun if I survive all the screaming girls. Justin's a cutie with an amazing talent. And what could be better than a girls' night out with my

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Today on the F.A.I.T.H. blog, I'm giving away a copy of His Forever Love! So please stop by to enter the drawing! To go straight to the blog, Click here.

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I'm so thrilled to announce the my book, His Forever Love, is a finalist for the Booksellers' Best Award! The contest is sponsored by the Greater Detroit chapter, and the judges are booksellers and librarians. The winners will be announced at the Romance Writers of America National Conference in Orlando in July. I'm excited that I'll be at the conference so can attend!Here's a list of the

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I'm so thrilled to welcome my friend and Thomas Nelson debut author Cara Lynn James! Cara's first book has just been released (check out the gorgeous cover!), and I'd like to introduce you to her today.Cara: Hi, Missy! Thank you for having me on your blog.Missy: How long have you been writing for publication?C: I decided to start writing for publication a few months after I moved with my family

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Mindy Obenhaus has posted an interview with me this week on her blog, Divine Imagination. I hope you'll stop by. And be sure to leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of one of my books!Please also stop by the Seekerville blog today. I'm having Irene Hannon as my guest! And she's giving away a copy of one of her books as well.Missy

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