Last week, I shared some thoughts on a suspense that I read that left me with a heavy and hopeless feeling. Now I want to share about one that I loved. Exposure by Brandilyn Collins is a wonderful, page-turner. It has all the trademarks of her suspense. Tight plot. Every word pulls its weight. And the multiple plotlines come together …
Heart of the Matter conference
Homeschool? Join me at the online Heart of the Matter conference that begins Monday morning. You can see the schedule here. I’m the final speaker on Friday afternoon. I’ll talk about developing leadership in teens. To learn more about registering, check this out. What a great way to get recharged before the new school year starts. I can’t wait to …
Blue Like Play Dough Review
I had the pleasure of reading Blue like Play Dough as Tricia wrote it. What impressed me then and now is the incredible way in which Tricia is vulnerable and transparent about the Ever had those days where you just weren’t sure you could take it anymore? You were pushed, pulled and torn by the joys and chores of motherhood …
Review: TSI: The Eyam Factor
The Eyam FactorBy Walt Larimore & Paul McCusker A top-secret group of forensic scientists investigates the past to save the future when a deadly plague infects innocent people. But as they study how an English village survived the 17th-century Black Death, they encounter 21st-century grave robberies, grisly murders, and a ghost! Who’s trying to stop them from learning the truth—and …
Where’s the Hope?
Last week I picked up the latest novel from my favorite non-Christian suspense writer and promptly inhaled it. Didn’t hurt that I was up in the middle of the night coughing, so could read while waiting for the medicine to kick in. When I finished the book, I was left with an I don’t know how else to say it …
Review & Giveaway: The Justice Game by Randy Singer
I’m going to end July with three reviews and two giveaways. Perfect ending to a really odd month 🙂 You know how much I love a good suspense read. Nowadays, I’m always looking for the books and authors that can make my internal editor turn off and let me lose myself in the story. Randy Singer has become my favorite …
Hearts at Home
One of the things I love about blogging is the exchange of ideas that takes place; after all, what mom can’t use a new idea every now and then! If you are interested in a blog that brings a group of mommy bloggers all to one place, stop by and visit the Hearts at Home blog. Hearts at Home’s contributing …
2009 Book of the Year Finalists & I’m one!!!!!!
I am so delighted to announce that Sandhill Dreams just finaled in the 2009 ACFW Book of the Year contest. I love this story and am thrilled to have finaled. Just look at the list below and you’ll see I’m in some pretty amazing company. By the way, if you’re looking for some summer reading, you might start with this …
ACFW Conference
there are less than 58 days until this year’s ACFW conference. Ack! I LOVE conference. I wouldn’t be where I am without it, but here’s the list of things I have to do before then: Finish the manuscript for A Promise Forged: August 1 Finish the sample chapters for a requested proposal: August 1 review the three Nebraska books for …