Crumbs on my Floor

Help me with research

November 18, 2009

I am writing a book and it’s about a woman with cancer. I won’t give anything else away, that way no one out there in the internet land will start their own book off of mine. I just mapped out my chapters last night and some dialogue, so we are off and running!!

I need to do some research. I’ll be posting questions here, please help me. If you help me, I will keep your name and contact information and send you a FREE book, when it’s *done with print*.

If it’s possible I will share extra copies for you to give away on your blog.

Questions:

What is the weather like in Key West Fl. in October? And does it ever rain there?
Does it snow in November in Tenn.?–thanks for the answer Cindy–since my book is fiction-maybe it WILL snow in November in Tenn. I’ve got to set the scene and add the imagery for the story and I need SNOW!
What information can you share with me about your experience with breast cancer? thanks, and keep it coming, I am praying for each of you.
What are the stages of breast cancer?
What are the stages one would go through? anger, acceptance, denial, sadness, etc.

Leave a comment with your contact information. Your comment will be kept private.

Thanks for your help!

www.winepressgroup.com

I hope to publish with this group.

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Wright on Time

November 25, 2009

Author: Lisa M. Cottrell-Bentley
Illustrator: Tanja Bauerle
Published: August 2009
100 pages, 5.25″ x 8″, paperback
Children’s Chapter Book, Ages 5-12+
Price: $12.99

A book written by a homeschool mom. Packed full of educational material-not just a quick read.

Lovin` this.

The book is about a family who roadschools (I had not heard of this till I looked up their website). Which means they travel around in their RV and use National Parks and other places to vist as part of their classroom.

In this the 1st book of the series they have class in Arizona to study about rocks. The story starts off with educational material on Arizona the state–state bird, flower, capital,etc. The Wright family is in Arizona and they are going to explore a desert cave. They go on to find an underground cave. My 9 year old read it and loved it. I loved it because it wasn’t just a book to read and give mom a report on. It was an educational book that spured her on to learn more about rocks, caves and bats. She can’t wait to get a hold of the second one. I can’t either. I enjoyed it as well. Might be a great Christmas present!

Oh! Did I mention there is a glossary of terms in the back of the book? How cool is that!

Take a visit here to the store to purchase yours. Wright on Time Books

I was given the opportunity to review this product because of my membership at Mama Buzz. I was given a copy of the book to review, but I received no additional compensation.

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Love, Love, Lovin` this video

November 24, 2009

If you can watch this without a smile on your face…check your pulse…

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Pete Wilson — “Plan B”

November 19, 2009

Seriously, if he can do it. Why can’t I? He is a busy Pastor at a much growing church in Tennessee. Keeps up an amazing blog that always makes me do some thinking and grow closer to our Lord. Married and has 3 kids. Travels.

He has inspired me to get moving with my book. I started it a year ago. I just laid out some of my chapters the other day and some dialogue… it’s game time!

It’s time to get the *crumbs* out of the way

and off the keyboard and get to it!

Here’s a look at the cover. It is published by Thomas Nelson, lucky for me I do reviews for them. I hope to get a copy of the book when it comes out.

You can purchase his book here.

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Sarah

November 17, 2009

http://sarah.pureflix.com/index.php?p=Trailer

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H1N1

November 16, 2009

ouch Came across this interesting article. Take a look. h1n1

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Find me

November 9, 2009

Not that you’re looking for me…

womans heart

I would hope that this is where I am.

Lost in God. Lost in His word. Lost in His arms.

Lost

I do find myself lost in my everyday of things to do that are never-ending. (is that a play on words…can you be lost but still find yourself?) What do I do next? What must be crossed off my to do list? How much laundry must be done today? Do we have to do 6th grade Math? What’s for supper? Put the kids to bed. Watch a movie with the hubby. Find the time to eat. How many phone calls do I need to make today? A trip to the store, sure I can fit that in today. Doctor, dentist appointments, sports events, the van needs gasoline again, we are out of milk, we need more diapers, someone needs a band-aid, I need rest, the kids sheets need changed because someone got sick, 4 kids sick all at ONE TIME, really? more 6th grade Math, I forgot to eat today, I started the washer but forgot to put the clothes in, well at least it’s clean now…

Lost

But lost is where I need to be.

I need to be knee-deep in His word. Not just the *fluffy* stuff. You know all the stuff that says, “everything will be ok, just lean on Him, ask and you shall receive, pray”

I want to get into it. Passed the fluffiness.

I’m sure you know the story of Noah and how he obeyed God and built the Ark. But he was a drunk.

Ruth was a bold woman. “my people will be your people”, Really? Could I say that, I ask myself? But she seduced a man.

David– a man after God’s heart, but what did he do. Ouch!

The bible is full of people just like that. Sinners who were lost but found their way. They were forgiven.

Is there some arrogance about being so lost in God’s word

that someone will need to find God first before they can find you?

What do you think?

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Susan G. Komen Foundation

November 9, 2009

I saw an article in my local paper. The local tissue bank was wanting *normal* breast tissue samples for research. I was going to be in the area, so I signed up.

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The whole experience was great. Everyone was very positive, helpful, thankful you where there to donate your time and tissue for research.

They were very organized. Greeted you at the door. Not only showed you where to go, but had a volunteer personally TAKE you there.

They took your weight, you filled out a health history, donated blood. One of the questions on the health history was how many kids do you have? 5 Did you breastfeed and how long? Had to do the math on that one. We breastfed all 5 kids till they were a year and a half old. They wanted the answer in months. 90 months. 7 1/2 years. I told the lady next to me, “someone looking at this won’t believe it”. She laughed and said her mom breastfed all 8 of her kids.

Then it came time for the tissue sample. I was a little worried about how I would do. Would prefer to pass on needle sticks any time I can. Cant’ really stand going to the dentist.

But, once I got past the *stick*. I was numb. The doctor and nurse were great. Very comforting to talk to while the procedure was happening. They took 3 small samples–each about the size of a pea.

That was it. All over. Not bad at all. Would do it again.

They did not give us any money (was not looking for any) for our time. But we did get a great pink t-shirt. And a Vera Bradley ID case. (picture coming soon)

How cool is that?

Visit your local chapter and see how you can donate as well. Susan G. Komen

Visit here for a video from a local news station

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