Once upon a time a woman began writing down the stories her father told about growing up in Baltimore during The Great Depression. Knowing that one day her father would not be around to share them, she wanted to make sure that they weren’t lost for her children and grandchildren. She had always been entertained by the antics that seemed to be an everyday part of his younger life, and she loved the way his eyes would twinkle when he told those stories.
As she began to write down those stories, they took on a life of their own and became a work of fiction – my work of fiction. Yep – I’m the woman!
So, here’s the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT: I’m excited to tell you that my new novel, ALWAYS LOOK FOR THE MAGIC, is now available on Amazon, both in print and digital formats!
Here’s the link where you can order it: https://www.amazon.com/dp/097932517X
This is a light-hearted book, full of warmth and laughter, that will be enjoyed by people from 8 to 88.
I hope you will click on over there and order a few dozen for yourself, your children, your grandchildren, your neighbors, and your neighbors’ children.
Also, after you read it would you kindly give me a review on Amazon? That would be so helpful. Thank you!
AND, THERE’S MORE! You can win a copy of this brand-new book! Here’s how to enter:
1 entry for commenting on this post.
1 entry for sharing on Facebook.
1 entry for sharing on Twitter.
(You can use the hashtag #look4themagic.)
I will do a random drawing tomorrow (Thursday, Feb 1) at noon and announce two winners. Winners must reside in the United States.
Thank you so much!
Life on the Lighter Side 
AshleyWalter
/ January 31, 2018That’s so exciting! Congratulations!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you, Ashley. I hope you and your kids like it. Maybe you’ll win one!
Debi Walter
/ January 31, 2018The day has finally arrived! Congrats on the long awaited accomplishment. 🎉👏🏼♥️
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you! It’s so fitting that you are my first comment!
Vanessa
/ January 31, 2018Congratulations. You are truly a bless woman of God. The MAGIC will live on in the hearts of many who read for blog and book. Thank you for sharing.
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you so much, Vanessa. You have been with me here a long time and are always an encouragement.
Melodye
/ January 31, 2018I’m so excited for you! Congrats on seeing this dream fulfilled! ❤️
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you! You know it’s been quite a long road. It’s great to be at this place right now.
Bob Anderson
/ January 31, 2018I’m so proud
Leslie Santamaria
/ January 31, 2018Hooray! Praise God! Boy, you’ve been busy. I’m delighted to see this go out into the world. The cover is great! Who did it?
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you! And thank you for your help with this project, and your friendship, too! Anna Kester did the artwork. There are some pencil drawings inside, too. She did a great job.
Maribeth Alte
/ January 31, 2018I’m so very excited for you! I look forward to the day when I’ll be able to say “I knew her when”…
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Isn’t that a fun thought! Thanks, Maribeth. Thank you for sharing, too.
Juliann Walls
/ January 31, 2018Congratulations! I’m ordering mine today. What an accomplishment!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018I’m so happy to have you read it, Juliann. You know, your grandmother is a character in it. I hope she approves! I’m not worried – she’s great!
Kim Sutter
/ January 31, 2018Yippee-skippee! I know it will be a magical read. So proud of you my sweet friend!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Yippee-skippee indeed! Thank you, my friend!
Danny
/ January 31, 2018I am thrilled to see your dream become reality!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thanks, Danny. That means a lot. I hope you enjoy reading about my dad as a kid, especially since you knew him well as an adult!
Leslie Richardson
/ January 31, 2018I am SO excited!!! And proud, proud, proud of you! Can I get my copy autographed??? ❤️❤️❤️
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018I will be happy to autograph a copy for you! (How’s that for a weird sentence for me – guess I better get used to it) Eventually we will have the illusive lunch.
nancyrsoucy
/ January 31, 2018This is SO exciting! I look forward to getting some copies and having them signed! Congratulations!!!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thanks, Nancy. I’d love to sign them. It’s so exciting!
Sharon O
/ January 31, 2018how exciting
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thank you, Sharon! It’s so nice to hear from you.
Peggy Ballinger
/ January 31, 2018Im soo excited Bonnie! Way to go! I’m sure it was worth the wait!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018All the waiting time has melted away now. Thanks, Peggy.
Karen Hausmann
/ January 31, 2018This looks like a good book for my homeschooled 9 year old and our family as a read-aloud!
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018I think he’ll enjoy it, and you will, too. Great idea. Thanks for commenting. You’re entered in the contest.
Patty Van Cleave
/ January 31, 2018Congratulations! So sure it will be entertaining.
Bonnie Anderson
/ January 31, 2018Thanks, Patty! I think you’ll like it.
Shane Kohout
/ February 1, 2018Congratulations Bonnie! I’m excited for you and everyone who gets to read your book 🙂
Bonnie Anderson
/ February 1, 2018Thanks, Shane. We are excited, too!
Diane Logue
/ February 3, 2018This is so very cool Bonnie!!! Congratulations!!!
Bonnie Anderson
/ February 3, 2018Thanks so much, Diane. I’m pretty excited.