Come back Feb. 1 for my final St. Brigid giveaway! For Kindle Readers Goodreads only allows print giveaways, and I don’t want Kindle readers to be left out. So, here’s a giveaway for you! If you don’t actually have a Kindle device, you can get the Kindle app for your computer or tablet (it’s free,…
Author: Cindy Thomson
A Giveaway to Prepare for St. Brigid’s Day!
In honor of the upcoming St. Brigid’s Day, I thought I’d host a Goodreads giveaway for a print copy of Brigid of Ireland. Please share! [bctt tweet= “Get ready for St. Brigid’s Day with this Goodreads giveaway: http://wp.me/p5bkeC-iR “] Goodreads Book Giveaway Brigid of Ireland by Cindy Thomson Giveaway ends February 04, 2015. See the…
Getting Ready for St. Brigid’s Day
Tired of winter? Don’t worry. Soon it will be St. Brigid’s Day. In many parts of Ireland St. Brigid’s Day signifies the beginning of spring. Similar to Ground Hog’s Day, folks would look for signs that warmer weather was coming. Count the hedgehogs you see. Note the new lambs being born. Return to your fishing…
Thank You For Sending Annie’s Stories to the Polls @FamilyFiction
Click here to vote. Lots of great books on the list, so get some reading recommendations while you’re there! Here I am thanking you in person. The real me. Not putting on airs! [wpvideo DboWNOPT]
Cultivate a Love for Books
So important, don’t you think? This is Susan’s daughter. I sent this book to Susan after her name was drawn in a contest.
A Favor
Was Annie’s Stories on your personal list of favorite novels from 2014? Or is it a book you are interested in reading? If so, please go here to nominate her on the Family Fiction website. She is most appreciative since her hope is that all her stories will be widely read. Nominate by clicking here.
What Was Here Before?
Getting a Historical Perspective History geeks like me are always thinking about what a place looked like a hundred or two hundred years ago. For example, ever since I heard that the area around Plain City, Ohio, had been a hunting ground for Indians because it was where the buffalo roamed, I think about that…
Living in a Land of Immigrants
The Melting Pot Once when I was at a bed and breakfast in Ireland sitting at a table with folks from other countries, a German photographer noted that while both America and Canada are populated by immigrants, America is different. He didn’t quite say what he meant by that because the conversation drifted to 9-11…
If I Won…
And the Winner is… Last weekend the annual ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference was held in St. Louis. If you write Christian fiction, you’re probably a member. If you read Christian fiction chances are some of your favorite authors were in attendance. It’s become the premier conference for Christian fiction. I’ve been several times…
How Many Ways Are There to Celebrate Oz?
OSU Marching Band Melts Their Version of the Wicked Witch It’s incredible to me how one story continues to captivate audiences and readers. The year-long celebration of the 75th anniversary of the movie The Wizard of Oz continues, and this makes me proud to be a resident of the Buckeye state! I thought it was…
