Last night was disappointing for many of us. But as I watched the results pour in, here’s what I kept coming back to: God is in control. Either I believe that or I don’t. But it doesn’t change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on …
4 Things to Remember on the Hard Momma Days
A few weeks ago, I asked people for feedback on what topics they’d like to see covered. One of the first suggestions struck home What about those days we feel like a failure as a mom? Raise you hand if you’ve ever had a day like that. Can you see my hand waving? I have so been there. The day …
Review: You Don’t Know Me by Susan May Warren
Susan May Warren is an author that I enjoy immensely. She writes prolifically. I honestly don’t know how she writes as many books as she does — and they’re all creative and the type that pull me deeply into the story. With You Don’t Know Me, she explores the theme of secrets and how it impacts those we love. Annalise Decker …
Paint. It’s relatively fast and inexpensive and makes a huge difference. A pop of color here and there. Then (you probably already do this, but it’s helped) make sure the kids have chores and then force yourself to let them do them. On your daughter’s room. Does it really bother her? If so get some boxes (maybe the ones from …
Be Swept Away: Two historical romances from favorite authors
Tamera Alexander is quickly becoming one of my favorite historical authors. There is something about her novels set in Antebellum Nashville that draw me in and keep me reading. Yesterday her latest, To Whisper Her Name released…I couldn’t read it fast enough. Besides the GORGEOUS cover, the characters were wonderful. Olivia Aberdeen is a widow in a desperate situation who …
Review: The Memory Jar
Tricia Goyer brings a fresh voice and perspective to Amish fiction with the Memory Jar. I really enjoy Tricia’s books and the way she brings a fresh perspective to her characters and stories. The Memory Jar is Amish with a twist, because it begins in Montana. It is a journey to wholeness and a journey to dreams. There’s plenty of …
Review: The Sons of Jude
I thoroughly enjoyed Brandt Dodson’s Colton Parker series and was very excited to see he had a new book out. This novel launches a new series: this one into the corrupt world of Chicago government and police. Frank Campello’s partner is barely in the grave when he’s assigned his new partner: Andy Polanski — a turncoat on other police and …
3 Reasons I Love Writing Christian Fiction
Ignore the fact that the expression on my face in this photo with my buddy Tricia Goyer is just plain odd…I had to share it because Tricia is one of those reasons I love writing Christian fiction. Why you ask? 1) Christian fiction authors are a community. ACFW is a party with 700 in the writing family. Next month I’ll …
A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island Video
While I was at ACFW, Novel Crossings invited authors to talk about their books. You know me…I am not shy in front of a camera. So it was fun to get to share about my book and Mackinac Island. Here’s the snippet: Cara Putman Talks About A Wedding Transpires on Mackinac Island on Novel Crossing from novelcrossing on GodTube. Do …