A Rough Draft Life

As we bring Season 2 to a close, we wanted to share with you a few things we're loving these days and give you a way to provide a little feedback as we prepare for Season 3.

Thinking about becoming an author and need an overview of the publishing paths? Curious as to how that book went from idea to entertainment? 

 

Kristi and Lindsey sit down with Teresa Tysinger to talk the pros, cons, similarities, and differences between independent publishing, small press, and large houses. And yes, we'll define those terms for you as well. 

 

Join us as we answer one of our most asked questions: How did you get published?

Three work-at-home moms talk about how they manage juggling family and job in general and particularly in the summer months. 

With helpful thoughts on work-life balance and information on Lauren's new book, you won't want to miss this conversation. 

Lauren K. Denton is the USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Amazon Charts bestselling author of THE HIDEAWAY, HURRICANE SEASON, GLORY ROAD, and THE SUMMER HOUSE. She was born and raised in Mobile, Alabama, and now lives with her husband and two daughters in Homewood, just outside Birmingham. Though her husband tries valiantly to turn her into a mountain girl, she’d still rather be at the beach. Find Lauren on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @aroughdraftlife on Instagram and Facebook this summer as we juggle writing, summer, and reading all the books.

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As always, find us each @lindseypbrackett and @kristiannhunter on Instagram or Facebook. Find out more about Lindsey’s and Kristi’s books on their websites,  lindseypbrackett.com and kristiannhunter.com.

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Joining us today is our new friend Nancy Naigle! We had a great time chatting with her about intergenerational friendships as well as her new book, The Shell Collector, out this week!

 

NANCY NAIGLE is a USA Today bestselling author whose many contemporary romance novels include the Adams Grove, Boot Creek, and Christmas in Evergreen series. Several of her novels have been adapted to the television screen, airing on the Hallmark Channel and on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, including the popular Christmas Joy and Hope at Christmas.

Connect with Nancy on her website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @aroughdraftlife on Instagram and Facebook because we love intergenerational friendships!

For show notes, virtual party info, and more visit aroughdraftlife.com. 

 

As always, find us each @lindseypbrackett and @kristiannhunter on Instagram or Facebook. Find out more about Lindsey’s and Kristi’s books on their websites,  lindseypbrackett.com and kristiannhunter.com.

 

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Do Kristi and Lindsey DNF books? What does DNF mean? How can readers help authors? What's up with libraries? 

There are SO many questions about reading and books that we get on a regular basis and in this episode, we're giving you the answers. Peel back the curtain and learn whether ebook or paperback is preferred and how you can find brand new authors to love.

For our April Bonus Episode we are here with food blogger and bookstagrammer Jordan Millsaps who has planned the most delightful literary menu for spring! Follow along with Jordan as she cooks her way through life and her favorite books at Read.Eat.Repeat.

 

Not only can you use these recipes when you're trying to simplify supper, you can also load up your TBR with this menu of fantastic reads.

 

Still Waters by Lindsey P. Brackett

Cranberry Lemon Sweet Tea: Pour two cups cranberry juice into 2 quarts prepped and chilled sweet tea. Juice 1 lemon and stir together. For a fancier presentation for parties and gatherings, add frozen cranberries and lemon slices.

 

The Key to Love by Betsy St. Amant

Iced coffee and frappes

Homemade Mocha Frappucino homemade-mocha-frappuccino

Nutella Iced Coffee nutella-iced-coffee-recipe (includes the tip about coffee ice cubes)

Cookies & Cream Frappe cookies-cream-frappe

 

The Lost Castle by Kristy Cambron

Swap regular bread for croissants to up your sandwich game. Especially delicious on croissants is chicken salad. Load your chicken salad down like Lindsey loves here or keep it classic for Kristy here. 

 

Global Rescue Series by Susan May Warren

Grilling in general, but especially vegetables. For grilled corn or squash: Brush with olive oil and season with salt, pepper, and garlic pepper. Grill at 450-500 degrees for 3-4 minutes then flip and repeat.

 

Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof

blackberry-cobbler 

Blackberry pie 

 

The Cactus Creek Challenge by Erica Vetsch

Cinnamon sugar cookies. Jordan recommends soft-thick-snickerdoodles-in-20-minutes

 

Winning the Gentleman by Kristi Ann Hunter, Summer by the Tides by Denise Hunter 

Picnics! Simply pack up your favorite goodies in a basket, cooler, or bag and head outside. Try our your own backyard for a fun family picnic or visit a new spot. Tag us on Instagram with #literarypicnic and don't forget your books!

We hope you enjoyed this literary menu and you'll let us and Jordan know if you try out a recipe or read a recommended story! Connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, or Pinterest. 

 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @aroughdraftlife on Instagram and Facebook as we read (and eat) our way through spring. For show notes, virtual party info, and more visit aroughdraftlife.com. 

As always, find us each @lindseypbrackett and @kristiannhunter on Instagram or Facebook. Find out more about Lindsey’s and Kristi’s books on their websites,  lindseypbrackett.com and kristiannhunter.com.

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Kristi attempts to read Chapter One of her new book, Winning the Gentleman, with an English accent....

When life gets busy, how do you go about feeding yourself and your family in a way that still fulfills your personal values and desires? 

This week Kristi, who doesn't cook, and Lindsey, who loves to cook, chat with Kimberly Duffy, who not only loves to cook but highly values making everything from scratch with natural ingredients. 

No matter your level of cooking skills, you'll find something of use in this episode to answer the question, What's for dinner even on the busiest of days.

The need to protect, attack, and justify that seems to permeate much of our social media presence seems to have filtered into our every day lives until we become paralyzed by the weight of all the opinions in the world. 

What does it mean when we share something with the world? 

How do we manage expectations - of others and ourselves? 

Perhaps most importantly, how do we determine whose opinions are going to drive our daily decisions?

Once again we talk Lent with Leslie Kirby DeVooght but this time Lindsey's here! We discuss what we've learned during this season and how we'll carry forward after Easter.

Follow Leslie DeVooght and read some of her flash fiction by visiting her website. 

Links Mentioned

1440 news source

NPR news podcast

Uncovering the Love of Jesus, a Lent Devotional by Asheritah Ciuciu

Previous episode about Lent with Leslie DeVooght. 

Mark 12:30: Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength. 

Lent is really about focused growth.--Kristi Ann Hunter

Edit Your Life Challenge

What will you do with what you've learned? 

 

Be sure to follow us on our socials @aroughdraftlife on Instagram and Facebook as we close out the Lenten season together.

For show notes, virtual gathering info, and more visit aroughdraftlife.com. 

As always, find us each @lindseypbrackett and @kristiannhunter on Instagram or Facebook. Find out more about Lindsey’s and Kristi’s books on their websites,  lindseypbrackett.com and kristiannhunter.com.

If you enjoy A Rough Draft Life please share with a friend and/or leave a review.