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Memories of the Boy-Next-Door

Christy Farmer — Thu, 06 Jun 2013 18:12:55 +0000

Ahhh, the boy-next-door. As a romance writer, the boy-next-door type is a dream character come true. Made in Heaven. Well, at least on the written page. Yet, did you know the boy-next-door types really exist? It’s true! Sometimes—they even make a difference. This week, I pay tribute to one of …

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Magnolias In Bloom

Christy Farmer — Fri, 31 May 2013 10:00:14 +0000

I’ve always loved magnolias trees. I once heard the phrase no grass grows underneath a magnolia tree. I could learn a lot from such wisdom. Such is my love for magnolias, Behind the Novels continues today. In this installment, the weather is too nice to stay indoors. This week, I’m …

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The Teacher Who Made a Difference

Christy Farmer — Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:22 +0000

Yesterday, my daughter taught me a lesson I will never forget. Expect the unexpected. She’s everything a girl should be, bright, energetic, and artistic. She never wanted to play with dolls. Instead, she passionate about animals and art. Ever since she could talk she always said she wanted to be …

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Departures & New Journeys

Christy Farmer — Sat, 11 May 2013 10:00:39 +0000

Departures Life changes in the blink of an eye. Take last week, for instance. One minute I wrote 15,376 words towards a new novel and the next—my family made arrangements to attend our second funeral in six months. The day after the funeral? The hospital admitted my mom for illness—where …

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How Organization Created More Time to Write

Christy Farmer — Sat, 27 Apr 2013 10:00:27 +0000

Many of us struggle with organization. As we juggle family, careers, and writing novels—we often find we lack time to do what we love well. I’ve struggled with this. Today, I’m going to show you how organization created more time to write. Prioritize Make a list of top priorities. In …

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Home Sweet Home & A Work In Progress….

Christy Farmer — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 00:03:57 +0000

What Does Home Mean to You? No matter where I go or how busy life becomes, home is my favorite place to return. What does it mean to me? Here are just a few descriptive words… Love Family Acceptance Roots Wings Rest Dreams Relax Be myself Slow down Breathe Stop …

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On Spring Cleaning and Greatest Hits Compilations…

Christy Farmer — Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:00:19 +0000

Spring has sprung! Gone is winter’s chill, frost, and bareness. Also gone are quiet days of long winter’s naps. With the arrival of spring, many of us expect warm weather, the start of summer vacations, or visits with extended family and friends. Along with the first warm rays of spring, comes …

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The Whistle Stop Café — Juliette, Georgia

Christy Farmer — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:40:07 +0000

Welcome to my series, Behind the Novels. Throughout the series, I take readers behind the scenes to learn about the world of my characters, inspiration, or general places of interest to visit throughout the American south. Since I write about the south — today, a virtual field trip of sorts. …

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Pleased to Meet You….

Christy Farmer — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 02:07:37 +0000

As they say on WordPress, hello world! It’s a pleasure to meet you. I am a writer who started my blog almost two years ago. I’m so excited to launch my website. What can you expect from my website? Community: What I love about blogging are the friendships and community, which …

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Free Book Promotion: The Secret Dreams of Sarah-Jane Quinn by Sharon Gerlach

Christy Farmer — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 16:50:00 +0000

The best things in life are free. One way I love to pay it forward to both loyal readers and authors I admire is to share fabulous book promotions. The Secret Dreams of Sarah-Jane Quinn by Sharon Gerlach is an excellent book! Overview Sarah-Jane Quinn has many secret dreams. She works …

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