In Sunday School yesterday we talked about the need to plug in and stay plugged in at the place you are getting connected to the Spirit. It’s got me thinking. Sometimes I think we get antsy in one place, because God wants us to move on. We get so comfortable that we are reluctant to move when God says it’s …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: The Philadelphia Story
The Philadelphia Story is a classic. What you’re not surprised? Seriously this is one that you have to watch. Cary Grant. Katherine Hepburn. and Jimmy Stewart. Need I say more? And Jimmy Stewart won the Oscar for Best Actor. It also won Best Screenplay. (There is a remake with Grace Kelly, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra, but I still prefer …
My first book rediscovered
Last week an online friend sent me this review of my first book. I was so tickled by Cass Wessel’s memories of the time as well as her take on the book. Canteen Dreamsby Cara C. Putman Cara Putman specializes in novels set during World War II. True to the name, “Canteen Dreams”, brings to life the spontaneous volunteer phenomena …
Touching the Clouds Review
Review: I think there’s something about the wilds of Alaska that appeals to people. It’s a harsh land that demands a lot of the people who live there. This book highlights the enterprising and dare devil spirit required to make a go of living there in the 1930s. I loved Kate. How can you not when she’s a free spirit …
Classic Hollywood Reviews: It Happened One Night
Oh my! I love this classic romantic comedy. Clark Gable and Claudette Colbert. Is there anything not to like? This is another classic from 1934 and a pure delight. It Happened One Night didn’t do to badly in the Oscars, winning five in 1935. But that’s not a reason to watch the movie… The reason is the great interaction between …
What I learned while researching Stars… Part Two
Continuing the fun historical details from Monday… 4) The Winecoff Hotel, where I have my stars stay while they’re in Atlanta, was the site of the worst hotel fire in American history and has recently been restored and renovated. 5) I initially considered having the tour appear at Ford’s Theater, but it was essentially abandoned during the World War Two …
What I learned while researching Stars…
Since I’m still celebrating the release of Stars in the Night, I’m going to take this week to share with you some of the cool historical details I learned while writing Stars in the Night. One of the things I love about writing novels set during World War II is that I always learn something new. As a World War …
ICRS!
This is a photo taken by my publicist –how weird to say that! — while I was signing at ICRS (the International Christian Retail Show. Summerside really made the experience a dream come true. You see, I’m a bit of a Christian fiction geek. I grew up with stories of my best friend and her family going to what was …
Stars in the Night Launch Contest
Today I’m in St. Louis signing Stars in the Night at the International Christian Retail Show. I’m so pumped and hope a few booksellers will stop by so I can give them a copy of the book and my thanks for all they do for Christian fiction. Without them, I really wouldn’t have a way to get my books out. …
Patriotism…What is it?
Last week we celebrated Flag Day and in a couple weeks we celebrate the Fourth of July. It’s got me thinking in red, white, and blue. Not hard when my Dad served in the military so long and my husband is an Eagle Scout. But I’m wondering: what is patriotism in today’s world? What does it mean to you? I …