A question that was presented to me over the weekend and good one at that, I can’t very well say “Because it’s awesome!” I mean, it is but you need more, right?
When I began writing Deadly Deception March…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on December 18, 2012 at 12:03pm — No Comments
Be Present at Our Table, Proud Mary
Holidays at my grandparents house in South Dakota is one I will always cherish. The gathering of family, Swedish meatballs simmering, laughter filling the air and children sneaking cookies from the kitchen. Norman Rockwell...in a mental institute.
The Johnson's have their traditions: lefse, Swedish meatballs, booze, and singing.
Not necessarily in that…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on December 12, 2012 at 9:11am — No Comments
Teaser Tuesday and Giveaway
May I present Chapter 1 - Deadly Redemption (Book 2 of Deadly Series)
Wait, you haven't read Deadly Deception yet? First, why? Second, let me help you out.
Leave your name and email below and on Friday I will randomly choose two people who will receive a Kindle ebook of Deadly Deception.
Now the *unedited* Chapter 1
Enter giveaway: …
Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on December 11, 2012 at 8:16am — No Comments
Bologna Spread NOT The Other White Meat
In fact, it's a more pinkish color. Nothing says Rest in Peace Great Aunt Sylvia like "funeral meat" slapped inside of a buttered silver dollar bun. The elders of the family will and have taken out numerous people to reach those sandwiches, right after singing "Amazing Grace". Bologna Spread is quite popular in the Midwest. Growing up in South Dakota and Iowa, I know it well. I know the smell, the texture, and I opted for the turkey sandwiches. The mixed aroma of stale church basement,…
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Teaser Tuesday - Logan's Story
Teaser Tuesday - Logan's Story
My son removed the circular tube from his mouth, where he was inhaling the steroids to help him breathe and looked at me with twinkling ethereal eyes and flushed apple cheeks, he placed his tiny hand a top of mine. I was perched on an uncomfortable leather stool next to Logan’s hospital bed. The aroma of bleach and latex stung my nose.
I looked at the young child with curiosity. I wanted him to place the tube back in but he shook his head. My eyes…
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Sneak Peak Sunday - Deadly Deception - Chapter 1
Sneak Peak Sunday - Deadly Deception - Chapter 1
Chapter 1
“Ten…nine…eight…,” the deep voice lulled Dr. Anne Jamison out of the dark that surrounded her subconscious.…
Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on November 25, 2012 at 6:56pm — No Comments
Deadly Deception (my second baby) is Published
I know, I know, I said November 27th BUT I just couldn't wait. Here it is on the Kindle
And the …
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on November 19, 2012 at 7:45pm — No Comments
Too Early To Debate With A Twelve Year Old
Are you eating chocolate cake for breakfast?
Yes.
Can I have some chocolate cake?
No.
Why?
I don't share. Especially chocolate.
Can I have a bite?
No.
Why?
I told you why.
Can I have chocolate for breakfast?
No.
But you can? Why?
Because A. I gave birth to you. B. I can. and C. I gave birth to you.
You said that twice.
I know, it trumps everything and it hurt a lot so therefore, I can…
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Dial 800-Inappropriate
This week has been Oreo stuffed with "What the glob?" moments.
I'm not going to relive the vet trip with you, I'm damaged enough and so is Logan. And after the visit, so is Bear…he is now seeking electric shock therapy.
Thursday, the moment had arrived, LOGAN WAS SWIMMING! ALONE! NO FLOATIES! I launched myself from the bleachers, seal clapping and bawling hysterically. I quickly snapped a picture of my little fish and frantically began texting, facebooking and…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on October 19, 2012 at 12:03pm — No Comments
I Never Forget that my Child is on the Autism Spectrum. Never.
I never forget that my child is on the Autism Spectrum. Never.
Last night, after telling us about his brilliant weekend with his peep at the beach, we immediately noticed he looked and sounded exhausted.
Red eyes, squeaky voice, and ample yawns.
You know what this spells: M-E-L-T-D-O-W-N
And not any kind of meltdown. The kind where hot claws…
Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on October 15, 2012 at 4:06pm — No Comments
Just Keep Swimming
For many years, Logan has been afraid of the water, well, afraid of drowning. And he would run down the scientific list of why he will drown. Yesterday, he started swim lessons and to say that I was beaming with pride is an understatement. I wanted to stand up and pom-pom cheer, do the running man, raise the roof…you get the idea. After I pushed back the potential of embarrassing my child in to the awkward teenage black abyss, I snapped a picture of my uber dope twelve year old becoming…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on October 11, 2012 at 10:50am — No Comments
Bullying Ends Now
Bullying is all around us. The boy at school, the parent on the soccer field, and the woman behind her computer screen…they are all around us. My family has had firsthand knowledge of this cruel and disgusting act. While my son, who was eight at the time, was taunted, poked, harassed, teased, chased at a public school in Port St. Lucie, Florida. Though his stay at this despicable institution was short lived, the emotional repercussions are still present. To this day, Logan will talk about…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on October 3, 2012 at 9:10am — 1 Comment
Let Go
Let Go
Andrea Lynn Johnson Beck
A new day has come upon me
To see what I believe
To breathe
To live beyond what I know
To feel and to grow
Beyond the why’s
And shallow cries
Here…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on June 28, 2012 at 10:08am — No Comments
Joined the Flock
As much as it hurt my social networking soul I joined Twitter.
I reached out for opinions on Facebook and they were heavily mixed (thanks guys;-)
I was told that if I wanted a stronger book following Twitter would be good to add to the list so after much Tweet pressure I did it.
We'll see how long it takes until I want to rip my hair out.
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on June 18, 2012 at 3:32pm — No Comments
Chapter One Excerpt
Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on June 8, 2012 at 10:00am — No Comments
Birth Anniversary
Happy Anniversary of my 32nd Birthday!
I adore being in my thirties.
To be honest I appreciate my birthday a little bit more every year. It’s not a huge deal to me per say but I’m happy that my mom brought me in to this world. My birthday falls either on or around Mother’s Day which has waaaaaay more significance to me.
I do like when the the days are spanned out so I can milk it a little bit longer.
Why yes I take advantage of it, wouldn’t…
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I heart my wiener (dog)
You have such dirty minds (that’s why I love you)
Dialogue between the Boy and I….
I heart my wiener.
WHAT? What did you say?
I heart my wiener.
Ummmmmmm
It says it right there mom.
*the boy points to the car a head of me at their bumper sticker.
It was like this and the little dog was almost invisible.
In that moment the dams of hysterical laughing broke and I had to pull over in to…
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Good Life
There are moments in life when I sit back, inhale deeply and feel overwhelmingly blessed. The boys and I sat on the patio at Cantina Laredo in the shade taking in the Florida heat eating delicious food.
However, Phil found it to be the perfect opportunity to inform me of a schedule glitch:
What are the the exact…
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Added by Andrea Johnson Beck on May 2, 2012 at 8:59am — No Comments
Only Child Syndrome
Do you know that is an actual phrase?
Really?
Here’s a snippet of a conversation I have recently engaged in with a complete and total stranger…
How old?
11, almost 12.
Your oldest?
My only.
Oh and you don’t want anymore?
No.
Why?
Because I don’t.
Aren’t you afraid that he will have issues in relationships being the only child?
(what the…
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