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Book Nook, a biweekly column

 I  started a biweekly column for the Times Record Newspaper in Fort Smith, Arkansas on July 18th. It features area authors and I am having a fun time getting acquainted with other writers in our little part of the country.  For someone who likes to read as much as I do, this is a labor of love. I cannot imagine a world without books and even though we have our electronic versions I don’t believe I will have to give up my hard copy books, at least in near future. While I hope that the next book you add to your collection will be one of mine, I can honestly say there are some talented area authors.

Just as all people are not the same, neither are all authors the same.  My column entitled “Book Nook” appears every other Tuesday and even in the short time span it has existed, I have covered several genres including religion and young adult.  I hope you will check out the column and try one of the authors I’ve had the privilege of writing about. http://www.swtimes.com/topics/book-nook?start=2

Happy reading, Linda

Book Signing in Van Buren

Chapters On Main Bookstore

I have such a fun time whenever I go to Chapters on Main Bookstore! I had a book signing there on September 2, 2013.  Van Buren was having a special event to celebrate Labor Day Weekend and I thought this would be a great time to have a book signing.  Boy was I wrong. September can get pretty warm in Arkansas and that day was no exception. People were standing in line, not for my books but for the iced coffee. I did get to meet a lot of nice people and sold a few books!

Van Buren, Arkansas; River Town

For those of you who have never been to Van Buren, it is a river town. At one time the Arkansas and Mississippi Rivers filled this country’s transportation needs with barges and riverboats common sights along the rivers. Now about all you see are barges for a local sand and gravel company and pleasure boats but Van Buren is making a come back. Someone got the idea of putting in specialty shops and the vintage train runs from here to northwest Arkansas.  On almost any Saturday you will find some type of event and people strolling up and down the streets where you used to see horse drawn carriages.  As a river town they built Van Buren on a hill to keep the river from claiming the town during the spring floods so the down-town association bought a trolley car to transport those who need a helping hand to navigate the hills. (You should know riding the trolley is free of charge. ) I had sheets with information on my latest book, “Fight For Your Life!” so I got out and rode the Trolley,  before taking a stroll through the farmers market. I met a lot of nice people, talked about books and reading and enjoyed a hot, sunny, fall day.

If you ever want a place to go and spend some time, try downtown Van Buren and if you want to take man’s best friend with you, it looks like the town is dog friendly.

Happy reading, Linda

 


 

An Announcement and Free Gift

Fight For Your Life!’

‘Fight For Your Life!’ is now available wherever you buy your books online.  Steve and Leah have settled into a new life with their dream home and a baby on the way. At first there is only a slight bump in the road, but eventually evil  ends up walking back into their life. Sometimes good people are required to do bad things: the Burkes flee to the desert of Southern California where they plan to fight for the life they treasure, but will evil follow?  Enjoy the second book of the Burke Family Series!

‘Run For Your Life!’

Run For Your Life! CoverAs a “Thank You” for all my readers, I am making ‘Run For Your Life!’ available in e-book format free of charge. However if you plan to pick it up at Amazon, as of this writing you will have to ask them for a price match. It is free though at places like Barnes & Noble, Kobo and the Apple iStore.  I hope you will enjoy this first book and it leads you to try the sequel, ‘Fight For Your Life!’ I have enjoyed introducing these characters to you and hope you enjoy reading about them.

Book Signing!

I will be at Chapters on Main Book Store on Saturday,  September 2nd for a book signing and would love to meet you there.  The 2nd falls on Labor Day Weekend and Van Buren is planning a big celebration so come join the fun!

 

Chapters on Main Book Store

816 Main Street

Van Buren, Arkansas

Saturday, September 2nd, 2017

11:00 A.M. until 3:00 P.M.

 

How to Make a Chocolate Lover Happy

With all the last minute prep on the book, I haven’t had a lot of time to write on my blog. Instead, I thought I would share a favorite recipe with you. My mother-in-law was the sweetest person and a great cook, so I’m gifting you with the directions for her go to Chocolate Cookie Sheet Cake.

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease an 11 X 16 X 1 inch cookie sheet pan.  Shift into a bowl… 2 cups of flour, 2 cups of sugar, 1 teaspoon of baking soda and 1 teaspoon of cinnamon. Stir to mix.

Bring to a boil and pour over dry mixture… 2 sticks of butter, 6 tablespoons of cocoa, and 1 cup of water.

Add…1/2 cup of buttermilk, 2 beaten eggs and 1 teaspoon of vanilla to mixture. Beat well, pour into cookie sheet pan and bake for 20 minutes.

Five minutes before the cake is done bring to a boil… 1 stick of butter, 4 tablespoons of milk or cream. Pour over one box of powdered sugar to which you have added 1 teaspoon of vanilla. Beat well and pour over cake while hot. If you like nuts add a cup of chopped pecans to the icing.

This is a great, moist cake, so curl up with a piece and a good book. Just don’t get crumbs between the pages!

Happy reading, Linda

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