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Website Revamped

I'm pleased to announce my new, improved website. Hop on over to https://www.rhondablackhurst.com and look around. Drop a line and sign up for my newsletter if you choose. I promise not to swamp your email box. Newsletters will be very few and only when there's news to share. Hope to see you at my new… Continue reading Website Revamped

Fun, Writing

Cover Reveal

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Fun, Gratitude, Writing

Authors Supporting Authors

This past Saturday I was fortunate to be a part of book event at Welcome to the Bookstore with some author friends. There was a scavenger hunt, trivial pursuit, author readings, refreshments, drawings, and a whole lot of camaraderie with some amazing authors. I'm equally fortunate to have found such an amazing writer's group to… Continue reading Authors Supporting Authors

Gratitude, Nature, Quotes

Summer’s Beauty

Each season has it's own magic, but there's something about the fullness of summer that captures the very essence of life's goodness and God's glorious gifts. How can one not be filled with gratitude when nature is displayed in all its splendor at the dawn of each new day? Rest is not idleness, and to… Continue reading Summer’s Beauty

Family, Gratitude

Happy Father’s Day!

Happy Father's Day to all of the fathers out there, as well as to all of the uncles, step-dads, grandpas, friends, and anyone who is blessed to have the role of dad and make a difference in the life of a child. You Rock!

Fun, Writing

Camp NaNo 2016

Coming into the game late, I still made it! Because of sheer stubbornness, of course. I can't stand to lose against myself. 🙂 I didn't decide to participate until April 8th when I decided it would give me the extra encouragement and push I needed to get the revision done on my novel, Finding Abby.… Continue reading Camp NaNo 2016

Fun, Quotes, Uncategorized, Writing

Book Launch Party

The book launch party for my cozy mystery, Shear Deception, was a success! Between drawings for free books, reading from my book as well as readings by other local authors, a drawing using the cards and weapons from the board game, Clue (the heroine's favorite game), swag, and sparking grape juice, I think it's safe… Continue reading Book Launch Party

Fun, Writing

Shear Deception Now Available!

Book two in the Melanie Hogan Mysteries, Shear Deception, is now available. Book three, Shear Malice, is in progress. Amazon, Welcome to the Bookstore When a body is discovered in the woods by Melanie’s Minnesota lake house, it nearly gets both her and her estranged mother, Violet, killed. Melanie retreats to the familiar and comfortable… Continue reading Shear Deception Now Available!

Advocacy, Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Quotes

Women’s History Month Spotlight – Katie Davis

Young? Only in actual years. This beautiful, amazing young lady has the servant's heart of one who has lived a lifetime for Jesus. Her book, Kisses From Katie: A Story of Relentless Love and Redemption, is on my bookshelf and travels with me everywhere I go as an audio book. I guarantee you'll be forever changed after… Continue reading Women’s History Month Spotlight – Katie Davis

Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

Women’s History Month Spotlight – JK Rowling

JK Rowling offers hope to aspiring writers and is proof that it doesn't take money to make your dreams come true. It simply takes passion, perseverance, and persistence. At one point, prior to the success of the Harry Potter series, JK Rowling found herself in a deep depression, divorced and with a baby daughter to… Continue reading Women’s History Month Spotlight – JK Rowling