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Well, that probably seemed a little dramatic, but there is
so much excitement in my life currently. I have completed my first book and it
is going through the normal publishing channels. It can be difficult to put
your ideas out there for others to read and criticize. What if they don’t like
what I have to say? What if I’m not really a very good writer? What if I’m
fooling myself thinking I can make this any more than a hobby? In the end, I
remind myself that it all began as a simple challenge, a New Year’s resolution that for
once in my life I kept. If it never becomes anything more than that, then at least I know I have answered the challenge (but deep down inside I really do hope that you love it). I look forward to continuing this story as well as creating others for you.
Now, let’s move on to some fun things. I want to be sure that you know about all the important stuff. I am
looking forward to having a “win it before you can buy it” contest that will give two
lucky readers a chance to win signed copies of my new book, Dragonfly. You will find more information
on how to enter to win on my Facebook page and website in the coming weeks. Be
sure to check back for that. Also, I hope to be able to visit some independent bookstores
this summer to have “meet and greet” sessions and signings. If you have a store
in mind that you would like me to consider visiting, please send me a message
on Facebook or through the "Contact Me"section of my website. Finally, I am looking
forward to a live Facebook chat in June and one in July to answer your
questions and talk in general about the book, so be sure to look for information
on that as well.
I leave you with something we often talk about in the South
and that is food. We are known for feeding people for any occasion-birth, death, celebrations, accomplishments, holidays and Sundays. One of my favorite things to do is cook and entertain family
and friends. I can’t imagine a blog post without a yummy family favorite recipe
to share. This is not only one of my husband’s
favorites, but it was given to me by my mom as one of my dad’s favorites as well. Give
it a try and maybe it will become a favorite for your family too.
Crispy Chicken
3-4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts cut into large piece
(I usually cut each breast into three pieces)
2 cups crushed Crispy Rice Cereal
1 Stick of Butter melted
Garlic salt
Salt
Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees. First dip a chicken piece into
the melted butter, then coat it in the cereal. Place the piece into a glass
baking dish. Continue dipping and coating each piece. Once all pieces are
coated and in the baking dish sprinkle with salt and garlic salt to taste. (I
normally then pour the remaining butter over the pieces and sprinkle the
remaining cereal because I love the extra “crispies”)
Bake for 30 minutes or until the juices run clear.
ENJOY!
