I had a post all ready to go this morning, then forgot to load it. Now I’ll save it for another day. Spring is here, and I’m going to head back outside and enjoy the sunshine with my kids. Instead, read this beautiful post by Mary DeMuth. Every once in awhile God does pull back the veil and reveal a …
Thanks Everyone!
Thanks so much to everyone who came over and participated in the voting on my author photo. I just sent it off to my editor seconds ago. The winning photo was number one. Here are a couple more of the photos that will show up from time to time. Janet did such a fantastic job making me look great! The …
Vote on My Author Photo
If you are a writer within driving distance of Lafayette, take notice! Janet Stephens took these photos and I think they’re great. The only problem is I can’t choose which one should be the author photo in Canteen Dreams. Here’s your chance to vote! Which do you like? Photo One: Or Photo Two:
So you want to be a writer….
Did you know that something like 75% of us talk about writing a book? You’ve probably heard it, too…someday when I have time/money/the gumption, I’m going to write a book. If that’s you, then I have one word of advice. JOIN ACFW (that’s American Christian Fiction Writers). Colleen Coble did me a huge service when she pointed me to this …
Cousins
My kids had the best time last weekend. . . it was great to have Grandma and Grandpa in town. But the best part was having a couple of their cousins visit, too. We live far enough from their cousins (all in Nebraska) that it is a special treat to spend time with them. So they loved every moment. For …
A Good Rejection and Other News
Yesterday I got word from my agent about a good rejection. Now you might be thinking: good and rejection go together? In this case they do. The editor liked the book, but it needs more romance. I really am not surprised by that. What does surprise me is that all the other elements are there and she either wants to …
Eyes Open
Ever go through a season in life where you just know that God is teaching you something. And part of that is opening your eyes to the pain in other peoples’ lives. I have been blessed beyond measure. My life has been sheltered from so much pain. Then at the end of January I had a miscarriage. Even typing those …
Amazing Grace
Last night my mom and I went to see Amazing Grace. It has me inspired and ready to run to the library to track down biographies on William Wilberforce and William Pitt. I left the theater thinking, “God, can You use me like that?” But you know what? William Wilberforce had a dream that took YEARS to see to fruition. …
Interview with Author Trish Perry
Today, I am delighted to bring you an interview with my friend and fellow author Trish Perry. Her second book Too Good To Be True released this month. As soon as I read it, I’ll post a review, but I am fully expecting a rollicking fun time laced with some “Ouch, I can apply that to me” moments. I LOVED …
Guest Blogger: Seven Insider Tips for Pioneer Parents: Part One
My friend Mary DeMuth is the author of two novels and a couple parenting books. She will be on Family Life Today March 22 and 23 and gave me permission to post this article about pioneer parenting. I hope it blesses you today! 4. Understand that parenting is not outside-in, but inside-out. I used to think parenting successfully meant finding …