While we were in North Carolina, we got to catch up with dear friends of ours from our time in D.C. John and Amy Green were house parents at the Sacher Intern House when I moved to DC to intern for the Leadership Institute. Amy was the first person I met, and quickly became like a big sister to me. …
Writer’s Fuel
Did you know that eating spurs braincells on to greater heights when writing? It’s true. Really. Some authors swear by chocolate. The more the better. Others swear by DeBrands chocolate. That’s the only kind that works for them. Chocolate is such a big pull for authors that it has its own unofficial party at the ACFW conference each year. Michelle …
It’s done!….sort of
Last night I finished the rewrite of Deadly Exposure. I am exhausted, but very pleased with how the book turned out. It’s been a ton of work to rewrite this book — the book that never ends — the book that is always being tweaked and improved. But hey, that’s what first books are for, right. And next June it’ll …
Book Trailers, Anyone?
Videos for books? Ever wonder about that? I’ll admit that at this point, the idea scares me to death. In addition to all the writing, then we have to market. And many of my friends are now doing videos. Here’s an example for what looks like a fun book that’s releasing this fall. Would you watch a short video on …
I’m Back…
Did you miss me? Last week Eric, the kids and I escaped to the beautiful mountains of North Carolina. It was a fantabulous escape…no internet, no email, and Eric even kept his cell phone turned off. It was amazing. Abigail took this picture of Eric, Jonathan and me on Sunset Rock in Highlands, NC. And huge thanks to the Brenners …
I survived
Thursday was the due date for our baby that we’ll get to meet someday in heaven. The week leading up to the due date was harder than the due date. Jonathan was two weeks early, Abigail four days, so I knew that this baby would have been early, too. I think it helped being 800 miles away from home. Surrounded …
Review: Off the Record
Okay, first off…I love this cover! Judge Laurel Kincaide is running for chief judge of Alabama. If elected she’ll make history as the first woman to fill that role. To get there she has to survive the primary. Cole McGaughan is a religion reporter sent south to cover the campaign. The only problem, the secret in her past is tied …
Review: Fearless
As earthquakes, fire, disease, and floods pummel the earth, its citizens watch in horror. But in the darkness there is hope – an anonymous but powerful hero the public calls “Guardian” emerges from the wreckage. He is one of the chosen few who walk the earth with extraordinary powers, determined to uncover the secret behind the world-shattering disasters. But signs …
Moving Forward
My parents visited last week. I always love having them come. We simply enjoy each other. And I know Dad will always have a new song for me to listen to. He goes through favorite songs like some people go through chocolate. A few weeks ago his favorite song was Lifesong by Casting Crowns. (I tell you, he is a …