So have you caught on that surrender is a theme for me this year? Last week I spent time thinking about it in relation to the writing life as I prepared to speak at an ACFW chapter meeting. Next week I’m speaking to a MOPS group, and the same theme echoes in my heart as I pray over what I’ll …
Distant Melodies
In A Distant Melody, readers meet two young Americans, about to be separated by an ocean during World War II: Never pretty enough to please her gorgeous mother, Allie will do anything to gain her approval–even marry a man she doesn’t love. Lt. Walter Novak–fearless in the cockpit but hopeless with women–takes his last furlough at home in California before …
Living with Less
Ever feel challenged by the great need in the world and your expectations for what you should have? I know I am. Consistently. And then something like the earthquakes in Haiti and Chile happen and I wonder how to respond. Or I see someone with a bigger house — our culture says I should want that, but I don’t. Not …
Reader Letters
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 …