News Flash - Leola Ogle takes First Place!

NEWS FLASH!
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I'm so excited!

Just found out that my good friend, Leola Ogle took first place in the FaithWriter's Writing Challenge. First place in the advanced writer's level AND first place in the overall Editor's Choice Winner over all four levels!

Her heart-wrenching, true, short story brought tears to my eyes as I read it and remembered her family going through this event.

It truly is a testimony to God's love, the compassion of a hospital staff and the support of a diverse, but loving family and how they pull together for mutual support through the rough times in life.

You've got to read this story!

 God Defines Miracles by Leola Ogle

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My New Writing Place

Borders Book Stores - sigh - I still miss it.

Many of you remember how sad I was back in 2011 when I heard they were closing. I had written 2 books there, closed out many a date night with my hubby there and spent hours chatting with my girlfriends in the cafe.  It was "my place."  And then they closed.

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My family even bought me one of the little tables and two chairs from the Borders Cafe so that I would always have a piece of Borders. I still have my Border's Member's Card!

I know, I know...it's wacky to be so attached to a bookstore, but there you have it. I was really attached. In fact, when I lost my Borders, I also lost the desire to write for a while. Weird, huh? If you notice, the last post to this blog was right about the time Borders closed. (Unless you count the post where I claimed to be abducted by aliens to explain my absence from blogging. I deleted that post.)

Anyway - I've found my new writing place! It's Crossroads Books and Coffee.

Since then I've started writing again, and blogging on my devotional blog - Refreshed By The Word. I guess you could say I've rediscovered my creativity...and a really great place to get a good latte!

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