Rachel Stafford Writes

SO, as you may have noticed, my blog looks quite a bit different. I've separated my Blog from my website at this time. You, my beautiful and important followers, will still receive the same posts where you always do: Blogger, GoodReads, Amazon Author page, and NOW from www.rachelstaffordwrites.com (my so fresh, so clean new website.) SO just in case you had to do a double take, that's the reason. ♥♥Rachel

HEY YOU GUYS! I can't even begin to express how excited I am about today's events! The Chocolate Factory's 40th Anniversary was absolutely wonderful. Being home with people from the community I grew up in, not to mention being back at the first establishment I worked for, was a true blessing in itself. Me with Linda, owner of The Chocolate Factory, and a woman I admire and consider family. This morning was hectic, of course, dragging two children and a groggy husband out of bed and forcing them into looking awake. We began our morning with a trip to McDonald's for breakfast... because, y'know... MCGRIDDLES. But also, we knew that this would be the only time today our paths would cross until after 2200 tonight. From there, Josh and Noah split off to go with the Boy Scouts on their trip butterfly tagging at the Cache River Wetlands. It's been reported to me that not only was it a super fun and successful day, but also they finished it with pizza tonight...

Hello, hello, hello! I've been super duper busy since I last posted. Very exciting things are happening over at the Stafford household. Some good exciting, some not so good exciting... but exciting nonetheless. This week has been a balance of plus and minus. Pros and cons. If's and but's. We fixed the truck (again)! But the air conditioner broke. The coil burned up! BUT, it didn't catch fire. Cool  weather is coming soon. But, it's 91 degrees in the house! There's still a hole in the wall! But we have paneling to repair it with now. It's been a whirlwind, to say the least. But in this same, hectic week, so many NICE things have happened: ✓ I've been working on my secret project, and I have to say that it is going pretty darn well. ✓ I FINALLY GOT MY NEW DRYER!! ✓ I had time one morning to do some painting with Jase before work (which never happens!) ✓ Did I mention that I got my new dryer?! ✓ I made my first batch of candy for the...

So, for my first event, I'd say my helpers and I did pretty well! My special helpers were (for the most part) well behaved, especially when their grandparents came out to help! We had a little table, sold a few books, and had chocolate and ice cream! It was a pretty slow morning, which was a little unexpected, but at least we weren't completely overwhelmed! I was feeling a little more than unprepared anyway, so everything worked out just fine. September 30th, we'll be back at the Chocolate Factory for their BIG 40th Anniversary Event! I think we'll have a much bigger turnout that day, and I'll have books on hand that people can take home that day! Feeling very blessed right now, and it seems like things are really starting to fall into place. Always Keep Adventuring, Rachel ♥♥

And I'm feeling rather nervous and unprepared. I'll be at the Chocolate Factory (where I worked all throughout high school) from 0900-1100 tomorrow morning! I'm really hoping that all goes nicely. Wish me tons of luck. I'll update tomorrow with how everything went. I'll be doing my best to get the new comic out in time, but right now, I'm feeling a little rushed. But I'm pretty sure I can whip one up for y'all. Always Keep Adventuring, Rachel♥

So my September promotion has come and gone. 136 Kindle copies were claimed, and I'm beyond excited about that! Maybe that's not a whole lot for other people, but I'm extremely happy because I was able to tell my mom that her silly story made it to 136 people this week. Her silly story possibly made 136 children smile this week. And that's what this is all about! I've just placed an order of books to keep on hand. Once I've gotten them, I want to continue to help children smile. I'm submitting a copy for donation to the Magic Beans Bookstore . This organization donates books, toys, and other independent work to children battling cancer, while helping to promote the work of all those who have donated. I really appreciate their program, and am more than happy to be doing business with them! I'm working on a secret project at this moment, as well as preparing for upcoming events, and working on Our Little House on the Great Big Hill . It's bee...

Does anyone else have a certain month, or time of year, when it seems life just wants to screw with you? September - October are usually those months, and boy let me tell you: this year has been rough on us. Broken glasses, paychecks were short, bills were shuffled around, the dogs chewed up the hallway wall, the truck broke down, it's getting cooler and we still don't have a clothes dryer.... And most of that was just this week.   But it's okay. It's okay because I know  we will be taken care of. We have always been blessed.. even on those days when we've got a quarter tank of gas and four days until payday. Even on those days when everything is breaking, and tempers are running high. Even on those days when it feels like the hours upon hours upon hours of working will never pay off.. it always does. I've felt awful today with a sinus cold and my chronic tummy issues. I can't concentrate to save my life, but I'm pushing through today. I came bac...

September 2-6,  the Kindle Edition of The Greasy Opossum  is FREE! So far, nearly 100 copies have been claimed, and I'm so excited!! Check it out before the promo ends. This has been such a busy week, and I'm feeling pretty jazzed today. Tired, but jazzed nonetheless. So many changes and new things are coming, but I'm not sure what to say about them yet, so I guess you'll just have to wait for a little longer. It's SUNDAY so be sure to check back later tonight for my new comic. Always Keep Adventuring -Rachel ♥♥