Dana Mentink - Confessions of a
California Christian Fiction Writer
California Christian Fiction Writer
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I live in a strange state. The Terminator is Governor, we wear
flip flops year 'round and our cows are reputed to be the
happiest in the nation. A wee bit strange? You bet, but it's the
perfect home for a semi-desperate mother of two who writes
romantic suspense books and relishes life in the Golden State
when she's sane enough to pay attention! So kick off your flip
flops and stay a spell! (If you're looking for the free podcasts and
contest goodies, you'll find it on the Lift Me Up Page. And book
info? Well, you know where to find that.) Thanks for coming by!
Dana
flip flops year 'round and our cows are reputed to be the
happiest in the nation. A wee bit strange? You bet, but it's the
perfect home for a semi-desperate mother of two who writes
romantic suspense books and relishes life in the Golden State
when she's sane enough to pay attention! So kick off your flip
flops and stay a spell! (If you're looking for the free podcasts and
contest goodies, you'll find it on the Lift Me Up Page. And book
info? Well, you know where to find that.) Thanks for coming by!
Dana
| IN BETWEEN THE LINES....a place for all things word related. Notable Quotables: When you talk, do not say harmful things, but say what people need....words that will help others become stronger. Ephesians 4:29 Follow the grain in your own wood. - Howard Thurman, clergyman Books on my mind this month..... The Girl Who Fell from the Sky Daily Life in the 1800s Are you reading anything fabulous right now? Send me the title if you are, and I'll send you a goodie! |
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IN THE GARDEN...
| Awwww. It's a baby watermelon! |
A happy bee visiting my sunflowers.
| Blonde Brownies 2 c. packed brown sugar 2/3 c. melted butter 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla 2 c. flour 1 tsp. baking powder 1 /4 tsp. baking soda 1 c. chocolate chips Combine sugar and butter. Add egg and vanilla and stir well. Stir in flour, baking powder, and baking soda. Pour into a greased and floured 9 x 9 inch pan. Sprinkle with chocolate chips. Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes. |
| Things that tripped my trigger this week.... 1. I enjoy putting a note in my youngest cub's lunch bag. Now those clever Rice Krispie Treat people have made it a snap by leaving a blank spot for writing messages on their Rice Krispie Treat labels. Isn't that a clever idea? 2. I faithfully put sunscreen on every morning but I really don't like the greasy feel on my face. Neutrogena has come up with a new dry touch sun block that is literally light as air. Give their Neutrogena Ultrasheer Dry Touch Sunblock a try! 3. And last but not least...my newest book, Betrayal in the Badlands, released to book club this month and garnered a 4.5 star review by Romantic Times! Isn't that nice? It will be in bookstores in October. |
| Coming in October! |
| ON THE ROAD... Hitting the countryside! We visited Sacramento during living history weekend. We never did see how this gentlemen got on or off that monstrous bike! On of the first theaters in the western territory. And plenty of talented musical types! |
| BETRAYAL IN THE BADLANDS (4.5) by Dana Mentink: Isabel Ling left home at 16, leaving behind her sister, Cassie. Now, 16 years later, Cassie is dead and Isabel is heir to the Mountain Cloud Ranch where her sister lived and took care of abused horses. Logan Price, ex-Air Force pararescuer, has been working on the ranch. His offer to help Isabel comes to fruition quickly when someone pushes her down a ravine. It becomes apparent that Cassie’s death was not an accident and now the killer is out to get Isabel, but not if Logan has any say in the matter. A fast-moving, suspenseful story with a fine mystery that readers, especially those fond of horses, will enjoy. Reviewed By: Susan Mobley |