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 …
Guest Post: Share a Laugh—Bless a Friend
In Honor of Celebrating Friendship MonthBy Frankie Sherman I live in a sleepy little town in the Deep South. Sometimes after my morning workout I’ll have breakfast at our local restaurant with some of my girlfriends. These women are diverse in age and background, but as southern as sweet tea. Over cups of hot coffee, we share things that only …
“A mile a minute – that is how fast your child can disappear.” Haunting and truthful words posted on the website for Klaas Kids. On Friday, February 19th, Margaret McSweeney will interview Marc Klaas, father of Polly Klaas who was kidnapped and murdered in 1993. As a legacy to his daughter, Marc founded KlaasKids Foundation to help stop crimes against …
Help! What do you think….
This week I’m working through a SWOT document from Barefoot Marketing. Jim Rubart is helping me with some of my marketing as I get ready to redesign my website in preparation for my first trades that release this summer and fall. Fortunately, I worked through part of it before attending the Masters Seminar on Marketing in December. Otherwise I would …
Double Trouble: A Review & Contest Info
Are you looking for a spring break read? Then Susan May Warren’s latest book may be perfect for you. PJ Sugar is back and just as stubborn about telling anyone what the P and J stand for. But she’s also a heroine I love to follow. She has sass, she has insecurities, she has a hope to live up to …
Love is in the Air: New Marriage Books
It’s that time of year: you know, when we begin to think about love. Yes, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. This year I’m making an effort to read some books on marriage and these books haven’t been an effort. It’s Not About You. It’s Not About Me. It’s About US…A User’s Guide has a really long title, but …