Monday, June 29th, 2009 at
12:02 pm
Thursday, June 25th will be a day I never forget. I got news that left me speechless. How do you comfort a family who lost two young loved ones in a fire–there were no words but hugs. Although I only met Annishia (21) and her daughter Ariel (6) a few times prior to their death because of my association with their uncle, I can remember their welcoming spirits and their beautiful smiles. Their uncle loved them dearly and to see his pain and that of their parents and grandparents, filled my heart with grief.
On that same day, we all lost the king of pop–Michael Jackson. The impact of Michael Jackson’s death didn’t really hit me until Sunday. I guess my mind was already dealing with so much. I grew up loving Michael Jackson. I can remember me, Annette & Cordella playing a game we called the Jacksons–where we would each pretend to be one of the Jackson’s girlfriends. Of course everybody wanted to be Michael Jackson’s girlfriend. LOL
The Lord is calling us home–young–old–famous and not so famous. If your house is not in order–its time to get it in order.
After talking to Henry in more detail about his nieces, this is what my heart led me to write. I recited it to their mom/grandmother last night–I’m glad it uplifted her spirits. Although I wrote this about Annisha and Ariel, it can also hold true for the fans of Michael Jackson. I can hear Michael singing now, “Just look for me and I’ll be there.”
Don’t Worry About Us
I know your hearts are weary
And it might be hard for you to understand
But God, our Heavenly Father
Had us in His perfect plans.
If we could speak from heaven’s gate
We would let you all know
How much we truly love you
But it was our time to go.
Don’t Worry about Us
Hold on to God’s unchanging hands.
He will bring you peace and
Eventually you’ll understand.
The way you feel right now
Is natural and we hate to see you cry
But we will see each other again
By and by.
Don’t Worry About Us
Remember our pretty smiles
And one day we’ll reunite again
On the other side.
Monday, June 22nd, 2009 at
9:51 am
I’m trying to beat another writing deadline so I won’t be blogging much this week. My main focus will be on completing my next manuscript. (Once I type “the end”, I’ll be making my weekly visits to some of my favorite blogs–I miss you all already 
).
Be sure to check me out tonight (Monday, June 22) on the Dr. Maxine Thompson Radio Show at 8 p.m. cst/ 9 p.m. est on ArtistFirst
P.S. - I would like to thank Cheré Coen for mentioning me in her article that was published this past weekend.
Sunday, June 21st, 2009 at
10:08 am
Today and many other days have been filled with memories of yesterday.
Friday, June 19th, 2009 at
10:38 am
Excerpt from interview: Ms. Goss tries her hand in a series that puts Gossip Girls in a setting teens like us are accustomed to with typical drama with friends, boys and parents. Join us as we sit one on one as Ms. Goss introduces her debut young adult novel, THE ULTIMATE TEST and her Lip Gloss Chronicles series.
To read the entire Our Teen Voices interview, click on the following link: http://www.ourteenvoices.com/sheilamgoss2009.html
Thursday, June 18th, 2009 at
12:39 am
His Invisible Wife has been honored with an EDC Creations Top Books Award.
For a list of other books on the list, go to http://edcmagazine.blogspot.com/2009/06/first-quarter-best-books-2009.html
His Invisible Wife can be pre-ordered on Amazon.com. It will be in stores in July.
Wednesday, June 17th, 2009 at
12:09 am
This is the last set of pictures from the Author!Author! Book Festival. Here are pictures of me with family and pictures of other authors during Saturday’s events.
My aunt Hattie (aka Publicist) and Me
My cousin Nikki and Me
Winnie Griggs (Author of The Hand Me Down Family) and Lenora Worth (Author of Code of Honor)
Judy Christie (Author of Hurry Less, Worry Less series)
Sheila Jackson (Author of The Enemy Within) and Crystal Brown-Tatum (Author of Caramel & Cream - Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels)
Ralph Bland (2009 King of the Book Festival)
Crystal Brown-Tatum (Author of Caramel & Cream - Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels) and Tracy Carnes (Author of Excess Baggage)
Sheila Jackson (Author of The Enemy Within) and her husband
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009 at
12:18 am
Shelia Goss’ Book Collection
It was great meeting everyone this past weekend. Below are pictures of a few people who stopped by my table.
Britney & Whitney (Twins who will be reading my book about twins–Roses are thorns, Violets are true)
Britney will be reading The Ultimate Test - The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1
Jeannette stopped by to say Hi. She loved my book My Invisible Husband.
Latonya heard about me on Facebook. She picked up a copy of Roses are thorns, Violets are true.
A Caddo Magnet High Alumni checking out my books. Paige’s Web caught her attention.
Jasmine and Ellen can’t wait to read The Ultimate Test - The Lip Gloss Chronicles Vol. 1
Monday, June 15th, 2009 at
9:56 am
Today, I’ll post pictures of some of the authors I got a chance to meet at the 2009 Author!Author Book Festival on Saturday, June 13. I was thrilled to be sitting near Charlaine Harris. True Blood series on HBO is based on her Sookie Stackhouse novels. Several hundred people stood in line to get her autograph and since I was sitting near her, I got to socialize with some interesting people. Here’s a pic of me talking to one of my favorite authors “after” the crowd died down.
Me and Charlaine Harris
Paula (Charlaine Harris’ assistant), me, Charlaine Harris (Of course I had to get her autograph too )
Me, Crystal Brown-Tatum {author of Caramel & Cream-Saltwater Taffy and Red High Heels}and Tracy Carnes {author of Excess Baggage}
Crystal has the most beautiful spirit. Tracy’s smile is also contagious. Both of their stories are inspiring.
Rod Farrington (author of the Spinners Trilogy) and Me {he was my neighbor}
Me and Winnie Griggs (author of The Hand-Me-Down Family) {she was my other neighbor}
Sheila Jackson (author of The Enemy Within) and Me
It was great seeing her again. She has some inspiring words, so be sure to check out her book.
Sunday, June 14th, 2009 at
10:16 pm
This week it’ll be “picture week” as I bring you more pictures from the Author!Author Book Festival. I know I went from not showing any pics to picture overload
These were taken Friday night.
Me and Lynn Laird
(Lynn, Teresa, Suzanne, Elizabeth, Jessica, Leslie, Deb, Karen, Carey, Connie, Winnie & Lenora and other volunteers did a great job on this year’s book festival.)
Me and Elizabeth (My favorite local bookseller)
Tannie & Other Volunteer at Author Author Book Festival
Author Rod Farrington and Wife
(If you’re looking for young adult books for boys, check out Rod Farrington’s 3 book series)
Saturday, June 13th, 2009 at
8:21 am
I was crowned the Queen of the Author!Author! Book Festival 2009 last night. Below are a few pics from the event. A fun time was had by all. Today I’ll be signing books. Signed the Queen B–of Books
The Royal Court–Princess Carmen Lee, King Ralph Bland and Me the Queen
Me and Author Jan Whitaker
Me and Author Connie Cox
The Queen and her Man
