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 …
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! Some of us grew up in stable, Christ-loving homes. Others did not. What happens when people from …