The day has arrived! I’m giving away an autographed copy of Tricia Goyer’s latest WWII novel, ARMS OF DELIVERANCE. Here’s your chance to win a copy of this book. All you have to do is leave a comment (you don’t have to be a blogger member to post). But in that comment tell me what group of women Tricia focused …
Tag, You’re It
And I’m late! Last Thursday, my friend Gina Conroy tagged me in Meredith Efkin’s game of blog tag. You see, Meredith’s new to blogging and wanted to try it out. Well, guess what. I didn’t read Gina’s blog that day. OOPS! But Gina also tagged my friend Tricia Goyer, who tagged another friend, Crystal Miller. Crystal gave me a heads-up, …
Books That Inspire Writers
On her blog It’s Real Life, my friend Tricia Goyer posted today about books that inspire writers. If you love books, take a moment to pop over and read it. I enjoyed learning which books inspired some of my favorite writers. What books do you return to over and over again? I love really good historical fiction. By good I …
10 Things You Should Do Before Going to Heaven
Quite a title isn’t it. It’s not mine and neither is the idea. My friend Crystal Miller pointed out 10 Things You Should Do Before Going to Heaven in her blog, Chat N’ Chew Cafe. A couple of the suggestions are select a life verse and refuse to act your age. I think I’ve got those two down. The rest …
It’s a Scary World!
Two months ago today, Eric and I were in London for a delayed tenth year anniversary celebration. We had a delightful four days to explore the city, and loved every minute. We didn’t have any trouble getting in and out of the country (though the customs line was crazy long when we arrived). Today, the situation would be very different. …
80’s Days
I am a child of the 80s. Somedays I don’t really feel like one, until I see a headline like this in USA Today.: “Pac-Man” is going digital. I’m really not good at video games. In fact my brothers would tell you I am down right lousy at them. But I love Pac-Man. Could slide all kinds of quarters into …
Writer’s Angst
The day has come. I know just enough to be dangerous. I’m working hard on my new work in progress (WIP), and last night I was ready to chuck the whole laptop out the window. Why? Because the only way I could think to phrase an emotion was as guilt. That is a big no-no in writing. I know that. …
Tuesday is a big day in Colorado
On Tuesday, Colorado holds its primary elections. Why would a lawyer living in Indiana care abou that, you ask. Good question. Normally, I probably wouldn’t, but this year a dear friend (we’ve celebrated birthdays together off and on since we were two!) is running one of the Congressional candidates campaigns in Colorado Springs. A couple times she’s emailed asking for …
Divine
This week I read Divine by Karen Kingsbury. I have enjoyed many of Karen’s books, and thought this one would be the same. A nice read with a good story, one I could spread out over several days. Instead, 24 hours after picking it up, the book absorbed me, and I continue to think about its message several days later. …
Parenting is hard work
Parenting is hard work. I think most of us would agree with that statement. But the rewards often exceed the work, even if they don’t come consistently. Yesterday, I ran across this article that ran in the British paper, the Daily Mail, last week. In it the author admits her children bore her to death. The reaction has been quick …