Writing is a ministry for me. Poise my hands over the keyboard and type. Spend hours thinking about the characters and plot. What will challenge readers? What will make for a page-turning, entertaining novel? What will readers connect with? Usually, there’s something I learn as I write each novel. I don’t always know ahead of time what that will be, …
Celtic Wisdom: an Interview
In time for St. Patrick’s Day, I wanted to introduce you to my friend Cindy Thomson and her beautiful book Celtic Wisdom. This is the kind of book you can display on a coffee table, yet small enough to enjoy in a few sittings. And it is a fascinating look at how the Irish found the Christian faith. Without further …
Stars in the Night Cover!!!!!!
Here it is….the cover art for Stars in the Night. Stars in the Night is romantic suspense set in Hollywood during World War Two. I’m marrying my two loves with this book. And isn’t the cover gorgeous?!?!?!?! Summerside did a great job! Rumor has it you might be able to find it in Wal-Mart as early as June, but everywhere …
Meet Author Sarah Sundin
Today I’m delighted to have fellow author and World War Two buff Sarah Sundin join me. Sarah and I both belong to ACFW, and we met through the online loop. I took note when she sold a three-book series set during World War Two. Shocking isn’t it 🙂 Her first book releases this month, so without further ado, let’s move …
Things I’m thinking about: surrender
Last night I led the women’s Bible study at church….pretty spur of the moment, so I’m so glad the Holy Spirit showed up in my weakness. It was one of those times I had as many ah-ha moments as those in the class. Great back and forth and sharing. One of the concepts that sticking with me was an examination …
Dead Reckoning Review and Tour
Dead Reckoning is Ronie Kendig’s debut novel and an absolute page-turner. I’m already hearing rumors that her second novel is even better which I frankly find hard to believe. This book rockets to a quick start from the first chapter and is a race that travels through exotic locales in a race to stop a nuclear disaster. The characters are …
Where I spent last week
I’ll load more later today, but this is where I spent last week retreating with writer friends.I’m so grateful to Eric and my Mom for making it possible for me to go. After two back to back deadlines, I needed to get away and rest, edit, and exercise. Yes, the food was so awesome, I made sure I ran my …
Life Lessons from a Horse Whisperer
A champion trainer and true horse whisperer, Dr. Lew Sterrett has used patience and a firm but gentle hand to earn the trust of more than 3,500 horses. In this book, Lew tells the stories of his work with these horses and the lessons each one has taught him. Sometimes heartbreaking and often uplifting, Lew has condensed his lifetime of …
Writing Transitions
This week I’ve been in Texas at a writer’s retreat. I’m in edit mode for my first book in a Guidepost mystery series, and I’m in dream mode for books after this one. I’m sitting in a beautiful retreat center, surrounded by gorgeous antiques and amazing historical authors. They cover the gambit of CBA fiction and time periods. And here …
Abigail: a review
Abigail has always been a special Biblical character to me. A strong woman who saved her household because of her wisdom and faith in God. She was beautiful, but that wasn’t her primary value. No, to me, I’ve always wanted to have the wisdom and humility she showed. So I was delighted to receive a copy of Jill Eileen Smith’s …