Comfort and Joy

Don't forget to get your copy of Comfort and Joy, for all of my Favorite Holiday recipes. :)

http://www.amazon.com/Comfort-Joy-collection-recipes-more/dp/146644326X/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1352650220&sr=8-2&keywords=joe+egly

Crimson Flower Reviews: Interview with Author Joe Egly

Crimson Flower Reviews: Interview with Author Joe Egly: I'm sure everyone is wondering why this great guy gets front page status. Well yesterday real-life happened and I was unable to post his int...

Busy, busy, busy.

Wow. it's been a long time since I had the chance to sit down and Blog. We've been a little busy lately here at the Egly house. Aside from our "day" jobs, we've had Myrtle parties at home and online, visiting some schools to share the new book, preparing for our yearly rummage, (where we live there is a yearly tractor and engine show that brings people from all over the world to our town for about a week or two and everywhere you turn there are sales and rummages, vendors, food, artists, etc. It's hectic to drive through but it brings a lot to the community.)

I'm also getting ready for a "Myrtle" display at our local library, with some of the Myrtle-abilia I have collected. That should be fun. :) Let's see, what else? I'm working on Book two in the series as well as several other writing and art projects, and I'm working on donating one Myrtle book to one library in every state within the year. (If you have an idea of a library I should donate to, just let me know.)So far I've sent one to the Indianapolis Public Library. I think since my wife is from Ohio, I'll send one there next.

I must also admit that I have taken some time here and there to stare off into space as well as catch up on my DVD - need to watch pile. I want to attempt to do some videos soon, and answer some of the many questions that have been asked. What do you think? Should I give video response a try? Maybe I will when I get my writing room finished. Ok, well have a magical week and hopefully I will blog again soon. :)

Myrtle Mae Book Give-Away

Goodreads Book Giveaway

Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic

by Joe Egly

Giveaway ends October 01, 2012.

See the giveaway details at Goodreads.

Enter to win

Myrtle Mae Available Now!

There was a mistake in the release dates that they told me. It was supposed to be August 1st 2012 for Amazon and September for other retail outlets, but I was just informed that the August release date was for the other retailers and July 1st was the release date for Amazon. Either way... Guess what's available now... Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic. :)
http://www.amazon.com/Myrtle-Mae-Mirror-Attic-Chronicles/dp/1469908530/ref=sr_1_8?ie=UTF8&qid=1341332526&sr=8-8&keywords=joe+egly

Praise for Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic

“Myrtle Mae and the Mirror in the Attic is a delightful romp through a hidden world of goblins, witches, magic, and ancient prophecies. The story centers on Myrtle Mae, a normal 9-year-old girl by all accounts, who learns one day that she is the prophesied Mae witch who will deliver this secret world out of the clutches of darkness. A tall order for a nine year old, indeed, but precocious Myrtle is brave beyond her years. Will she succeed in her quest? With its fantastic characters, loveable heroine, and an epic battle against the forces of evil, Myrtle Mae will appeal to a wide audience, especially to those looking for a little magic in their lives.  If you, too, are searching for that enchanted world beyond the veil -you may cease your quest – Myrtle Mae has what you seek!”

-Molly Jones, Librarian

Thank you Molly.  I believe you have just made my day.  :)  I will be giving your library some copies to share with your patrons.

Do you journal?

     I was recently cleaning out some boxes of old papers and writing when I came across my journal.  I had somehow forgotten all about it.  I began flipping through the pages and memories, causing myself to have a few good laughs and remember some fond times.  Then I wondered why I hadn't kept up with it, and written more.  I mean, I'm a writer, so why did writing in my own journal become such work?

     Well I'm not exactly sure, but I think in the midst of writing on my books, meetings, day job (yes, I have one), friends, family, time for myself, and a list of other things, my journal just fell by the wayside and became one of those less important tasks that had to take a back seat.  However, sitting there holding it in my hands and flipping through the pages made me realize something about it.  Journaling is like a diet.  Yes, I said it, a diet.

     Dieting is something that we all do from time to time for various reasons.  Some people diet every single day and others only need to when an important event is approaching.  Some do it for health reasons and some for personal.  Any way, or reason, you diet it is personalized for you.  Well journaling is the exact same concept.  Bare with me here.   Ok, there are people who journal because it helps them relieve stress or get out there feelings.  Some people use it as a way to express themselves privately and others as a way to document.  (history, family events, etc.)

     Writers journal for all of those reasons as well as for practice, story ideas, getting thoughts down, etc.  Here's my point.  Whatever your reason for doing it, just like a diet, if you fall off the horse get back up.  Take a few minutes, dust yourself off and go again.  The act of journaling has many benefits for your body, mind, spirit, emotions, and your brain.  Especially your brain.  So I have decided to keep my journal out on my desk and write in it when I feel inspired to do so.  It may not be a day to day account of my life or a historical account of world events, but it is my journal after all.  It will be written in when I decide to do so.  So.... give it a try.  Journal or diary, pick it up and dust it off.  Put your pen or pencil to the paper and say whatever you feel like.  You never know what will happen.  It could be a key to future civilizations about our current lives, or something for the grandkids to know you by.  It could even be the inspiration for your future novel or just simply something to one day find in a box of papers and will remind you of memories you will cherish.