Welcome to the blog tour for book 2 in the Big Sky series from Tricia Goyer,Along Wooded Paths. Already beloved by critics, Along Wooded Paths picks up right where Beside Still Waters ends. Don’t miss the continuing story of Marianna Sommer. Tricia will be hosting a Facebook Party and a Live Author Chat on 10/18! RSVP early and don’t miss a minute of the …
A few events…come join me
The next few weeks look a little nutty on the Putman calendar. Consider this your personal invitation to come participate! On Saturday, October 22nd, I’ll be signing my books at Open Door Christian Bookstore in Terre Haute, Indiana. 3125 Third Place, Terre Haute, IN 47802 ·I’ll be there from 1-2:30 and would love to have you join me if you’re in the …
Moments to Soak in…
Some days life stinks. It just does. We’ve all had those. Sometimes it’s a blink. Sometimes it’s a week. Sometimes it’s a season. Other times, life has flashes of hope and days of joy. And others, there are shadows of things to come. I think that’s where I’m sitting. I had a meeting on Monday that looks like a wide-open …
Review: The Queen
Steven James is my favorite thriller writer, and The Queen did not disappoint. Patrick Bower is back–this time in Wisconsin where he is tracking the serial killer he first put away as a detective. Now a FBI geographic profiler, he thinks he’s closed back in on the man. Before he can close that case he’s sent to serve as the …
Recordable Storybooks: Bedtime Prayers & Promises
My friend Tricia Goyer has told me about these recordable books from Dayspring. And then at ACFW she gave me one. Honestly, I was curious to see what they were like, because $29.95 seems steep for a storybook. This particular storybook (and there are four total right now, you can find them all here.) has seven little devotionals. Each contains …
Fun Children’s Storybook with Wall Clings
A couple weeks ago I got a book from Kregel that I gave to my youngest daughter. At three, I wanted to see what she would do with this storybook about Noah’s Ark. I was drawn to the colorful illustrations, but I wanted to see what she would do with it, especially since she’d just learned the story again in Sunday …
Teaching friendship
Me and my longest running friend Joanna Friendship is hard work. Distance can get in the way. A busy schedule. Simple drifting apart. I’ve been reminded of that this week as I’ve tried to help my oldest navigate a tricky situation. What a a challenge. I’ve been trying to remember what it was like as a tween or early teen. …
SCC and Adoption
Last night we took our two oldest kids to the Steven Curtis Chapman concert. Josh Wilson and Andrew Peterson joined him, and it was a great night. While we loved singing along with songs like Dive and Cinderella, my lasting moment will be sitting next to my friend Kim and crying with her as he sang “When Love Takes You …
ACFW Conference Photos
Gina Conroy and me post Gala ACFW was an amazing week. Yes, week. I left last Tuesday so I could attend a board dinner and didn’t return until Monday afternoon just in time for 4:30 gymnastics. It was so good…but exhausting. Even the Energizer Bunny runs out of energy eventually. So I thought I’d share some photos with you today. …
ACFW…Here I Come
When you read this, I’m getting in ACFW board meetings. Then tomorrow, the conference starts. The conference really is the highlight of my writing year. I can’t wait to see so many of my friends that I only get to see once a year. Facebook is great, but it’s not the same as seeing and hugging people. I’m also looking forward …