Hollyworld: March 2019

Saturday, March 23, 2019

What's in a Name?

"What's in a name? That which we call a rose by any other name would smell as sweet." William Shakespeare

Susan and I talked about how we name our characters in yesterday's Trippin' video. Sometimes names say something about a character. I use Harry from my PTA Moms as an example. For me, Harry is just a nice guy. He's trustworthy and sweet. So as I wrote Once Upon a Thanksgiving, I think my feeling for the name came through in the character.

Yep, it's all about me. LOL

But when the book is read, it's all about the reader. I'm sure every reader brings their own baggage to certain names. Maybe Harry was the first boy you had a crush on and he broke your heart. Maybe Harry beat up your little brother. Maybe . . .

But my hope is, as you read my Harry, you fall a little in love with him. And maybe he helps lighten your Harry-baggage. LOL That's my hope with every character. That you see something in all my characters that stick with you and influence how you feel about their particular name.

Check out our video, and when you're done, leave a comment here or on one of my other social media sites. You never know, maybe you'll see your name in a story??!!

Holly

"A good character is the best tombstone. Those who loved you and were helped by you will remember you when forget-me-nots have withered. Carve your name on hearts, not on marble." Charles Spurgeon

There's a Sale-palooza at Amazon this month! If you've missed one, I hope you pick it up.
On Sale for $.99:
Carry Her Heart

A mother gives up her child...then builds a life around her.
Hold Her Heart
Her child comes home.
Just One Thing

Sometimes we heal one memory at a time.
Everything But a Groom

A grandmother curses her family to bad weddings and spends a trilogy trying to break the curse.

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Briar Hill Road

Between the Words

Able to Love Again

PTA Moms: the Collection

Find my books at:

B&N

BAM

Tuesday, March 19, 2019

A Makeover Story

The Makeover

If you've watched our Trippin' with Holly and Susan videos, you've probably noticed I'm not someone who's prone to wearing a lot of makeup. Okay, frankly, I rarely wear makeup. Maybe that's why the idea of someone getting a makeover strikes me as funny. . .because I don't think it would be fun.

A few years back, my youngest went with me to New York. She went to see the sites. I went to go to a conference. There was a big party and she got very nervous when she saw my makeup bag was a bit light. So she came and made me over and made me up. She did a better job than my poor heroine got in The Makeover. But this book isn't just a story of a very bad makeover. It's about making over your life. About finding where you belong.

One of my favorite quotes from the story is, ". . . bigger isn't always better. Happy is." That pretty much sums up my life philosophy. Family. Friends. Little moments. Quiet places. Those are things that make me happy.

And maybe that's the trick. Finding what makes you happy. Finding where you belong. And finding who you belong with.

I hope you check out The Makeover! It's available for preorder now and will be released on April 1st...April Fools Day! And I truly hope you've find your happy place.

Holly

There's a Sale-palooza at Amazon this month! If you've missed one, I hope you pick it up.
On Sale for $.99:
Carry Her Heart

A mother gives up her child...then builds a life around her.
Hold Her Heart
Her child comes home.
Just One Thing

Sometimes we heal one memory at a time.
Everything But a Groom

A grandmother curses her family to bad weddings and spends a trilogy trying to break the curse.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Briar Hill Road

Between the Words

Able to Love Again

PTA Moms: the Collection

Find my books at:

B&N

BAM

Friday, March 15, 2019

My Office Tour

I know a lot of you have been following my Trippin' with Holly and Susan videos.

(If you haven't caught them, they're all on YouTube. You can catch up there and follow me so you don't miss future videos.)

I'm happy about this series of videos. They're my chance to invite you into my office! We've lived in this house for fourteen years. When me moved in, I had to downsize my office. But Himself (my husband) felt bad about my small workspace and got me the most beautiful built-in bookshelves. So while it's small, it's super functional. I love it there. I hope you stop in for a visit and keep and eye out Mondays and Fridays. We'll be in my office for a few week. After that, we're heading out to The Cottage!

Check it out. And when you're done, share your traditions. And we'd love to hear if you have any topics you'd like us to talk about in an upcoming episode!

Sláinte!

Holly