As you read this, I’m preparing for the ACFW national conference and board meetings. In honor of it here’s a post I wrote last year that is still very true and appropriate! Eric and me at the 2010 ACFW Gala This is truly one of the highlights of my year. And Tuesday I was reminded why I can’t imagine missing ACFW. …
Finding the Beauty in the Moment
Life is more than a little hectic right now. And yes, I love it that way…most of the time. I’m much more efficient when I’m running six directions, but it’s not always best for finding those moments to pause. Sunday, our pastor talked about PLANs. Most of us have one. I live on them. But I’ll confess it’s very easy …
Trapped: New suspense from Irene Hannon
I’m a fan of Irene Hannon’s romantic suspense. Her characters are usually interesting and engaging, the plot lines full of twists. This one is no exception. The second in the Private Justice series, Trapped involves a sister’s desperate search for her runaway sibling. Laura Griffith turns to the Phoenix Detective Agency when she’s concerned the police can’t help her. James …
Rest? Honest Observations
Rest. This photo taken by my talened friend Michelle Lyzenga invites me to a place of rest. I long to grab my Bible, journal, and a mug of hazelnut coffee and settle in for some time with God interspersed with watching birds and other wildlife. There are certain places I go for rest. Often it’s a place of escape. Our …
Memory’s Door Review and a Magic Trick
My friend James Rubart has a new book out: Memory’s Door, the second installment in the Well Springs series. All the characters I came to love in the first book, Soul’s Gate are back…this time with even more challenges as they press into God. The crux of this book is an allegory about how Satan will disguise himself as the …
They Won the Lotto and Didn’t Tell: Guest Post
I love to introduce y’all to my writer friends. Today Nicole Quigley has stopped by with a fun story about faith and family. Her debut Young Adult Novel Like Moonlight at Low Tide is a finalist in the ACFW Carol Award and is getting rave reviews. Without further ado, here’s Nicole! Cara is a great storyteller, and so I thought …
On Distant Shores Review
Sarah Sundin is masterful at capturing the special WWII era. That’s one reason I’m so excited to be writing a WWII Novella collection with her — stay tuned! On Distant Shores is the latest foray into that generation…and with another flight nurse. Her depictions of flight nurses has convinced my daughter that is the career for her. And in this …
Mackinac Island is the Perfect Setting
Mackinac Island. It’s a magical place that allows you to step back in time from the moment you first step off the ferry. I didn’t grow up aware of Mackinac Island. I wasn’t even sure what I was getting into the first time we drove the ten hours from Lafayette, Indiana, to the tip of Michigan’s mitten. I knew is …
Icing on the Cake Review
The Icing on the Cake is the latest book from comedic romance author extraordinaire Janice Thompson. Scarlet just wants to chase her dream and maybe find love for herself as she creates beautiful cakes for brides around Galveston. Join her on a journey that is filled with humor, love and a great cast of side-kicks. Along the way she learns …
Word of the Year: Restoration
In the past, I’ve asked God for a word for the year. One year it was believe. This was the year of my first miscarriage. Things were moving forward in writing with contracts. But I couldn’t reconcile my faith with what had happened and was scared to ask for more in any area of my life. Another year it was …