Carrienyman

LATEST ARTICLES ( 26 )

• Free Kindle Download of WWII Novel “Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?” for Memorial...

  

  My publisher has made the Kindle download of my WWII novel Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? FREE this weekend! If you love WWII history and stories based on true... Read more

  Posted on 24 May 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Heroines in YA Fiction

  

  It is disturbing that in YA, often the female hero’s main redeeming characteristic is that she is “selfless.” Yes, there is no greater love than to lay down you... Read more

  Posted on 13 April 2014 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• WWII Novel “Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?” FREE on Kindle Today for Christmas!

  

  Merry Christmas everyone! My publisher, the Sunbury Press, has made my WWII historical novel free on Kindle today! Tons of great reviews, so please go grab a... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock

  

  Since I’ve been very busy with books and the craziness below Pikes Peak (seriously, Colorado? Go home…you’re drunk), I’ve been neglect my poor blog (sorry! Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Addiction

  

  I wasn’t really prepared to see this at my grandfather’s funeral on Saturday, but I’m glad I did. This is my father’s. He died of a drug and alcohol overdose th... Read more

  Posted on 17 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• 4th of July in Colorado Springs

  

  We are still rebuilding the NW side of Colorado Springs, and we’re looking to rebuild Black Forest when it is safe. Many will spend this Independence Day lookin... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Black Forest Fire

  

  Hey friends! Sorry I’ve been away lately. My husband has been off fighting fires and I’ve been editing/submitting my second project, the YA Fantasy ASHES ... Read more

  Posted on 04 July 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? is FREE on Kindle eBook in Honor of D-Day

  

  My publisher has made my WWII novel Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? FREE for Kindle today! It’s just an old-fashioned love story based on fact, and uses... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• For D Day, My WWII Novel is FREE on Kindle!

  

  My publisher, the Sunbury Press, has made my novel Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? free to download on Kindle today! And if you don’t have a Kindle, you can get ... Read more

  Posted on 06 June 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Happy Memorial Day

  

  Remember that Memorial Day is not to celebrate those that came home, but to honor those that didn’t.Today, think on those that gave everything they had for... Read more

  Posted on 27 May 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Pilate

  

  Alabaster and faded burgundyWine-tinged lipsWhisper to me from three days agoCall between six and nineDeath got in my way: goodnightCrash wrenches away the... Read more

  Posted on 30 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Firefighter’s Wife

  

  Waldo Canyon Fire coming into Mountain ShadowsFor the Waldo Canyon Fire, Colorado College will host an exhibit of work (poems, photos) commemorating those who... Read more

  Posted on 08 March 2013 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Authorgraph: Get Your eBook E-signed Or Inscribed by the Author! Like Carrie...

  

  People have often asked me at book signings, “what do I do if I have an eBook copy of your novel?” and I never had a good answer until now.image credit:... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Free Kindle eBook Download of WWII Novel “Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me??”...

  

  Due to the overwhelming response, my publisher has extended the Kindle giveaway of my WWII novel!Using 130 letters and telegrams, personal interviews, and... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• Free for Christmas! Kindle Download of My WWII Novel “Why Aren’t You Sweet Like...

  

  My publisher, the Sunbury Press, is giving away Kindle versions of my WWII novel today (normally $9.99)!Did you get a Kindle for Christmas? Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Christmas Letter from Don on December 25, 1941

  

  Hello all!I’ll have a special announcement about my novel Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? in just a minute but here’s a little Christmas treat for all you WWII... Read more

  Posted on 25 December 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• My WWII Novel is FREE for Veteran’s Day

  

  Based on a true story, Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me?? from the Sunbury Press, is free today in honor of our vets. My grandfather and great-uncle both fought in... Read more

  Posted on 11 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Second Letter to Honey, Just Before Pearl Harbor, November 18, 1941

  

  “Why Aren’t You Sweet Like Me??” for the Sunbury Press carrienyman.comSorry all! This letter is a couple days late (I blame this crazy weekend). Read more

  Posted on 05 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• A Letter to Honey, Just Before Pearl Harbor, on November 17, 1941

  

  Hey friends and fans, I’ve been recovering from surgery, but the edit on my second work (the YA Fantasy EMPIRE) is coming along. Read more

  Posted on 02 November 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION

• What’s My Villain’s Name? Please Vote!

  

  Ok, fans, I need some help again! I’ve been reading a lot lately, and I’ve come across several characters (however, they are never villains) with the same name... Read more

  Posted on 11 September 2012 CREATIVITY, SELF EXPRESSION