writing conferences

I’m teaching at two conferences this summer, both in Portland, Oregon. The first one is Faith Writers, “Nurturing the Whole Writer,” June 28-29, at the Radisson Hotel, near the airport. The second is Oregon Christian Writers, “Guarding the Good Treasure,” August 12-15, at the Red Lion, Jantzen Beach. If you’re a writer or interested in writing, consider attending one of these–or both!

Young Life

Youngest daughter left this morning for Young Life camp. I’m so excited for her! I can’t help but remember going to YL camp years and years and years ago and then doing work crew the summer after. Both were life changing experiences. Here’s a great video about YL in the Portland metro area. Prayers appreciated for camp this week and the on-going ministry. Thank you! Leslie

booksigning tomorrow!

I have a book signing for Adoring Addie tomorrow, Saturday, June 8, from 12-2pm at LifeWay Christian Store, 2785 SW Cedar Hills Blvd, Beaverton, OR. If you’re in the Portland area, I’d love to see you there!

Writerly Wednesday

Monday evening my hubby, Peter, and I heard Khaled Hosseini speak in downtown Portland. It was an incredible experience. Hosseini is as good a storyteller on the stage as on the page.

winners of “favorite Shakespeare-quote-or-play contest”

Thank you to everyone who left comments for my latest contest! I’ve randomly (random.org) selected four winners.

Emma won a copy of Romeo and Juliet!

Post the title of your favorite Shakespeare play or favorite quote as a comment below, through Monday (June 3) and I’ll enter you into my contest to win a copy of Romeo and Juliet…

winners of my readers’ contest, ta da!

The five randomly selected winners of a copy each of Adoring Addie are:

Joy, Maxie, Carmen, Halita, and Wendy!