Two months ago today, Eric and I were in London for a delayed tenth year anniversary celebration. We had a delightful four days to explore the city, and loved every minute. We didn’t have any trouble getting in and out of the country (though the customs line was crazy long when we arrived). Today, the situation would be very different. …

I am a child of the 80s. Somedays I don’t really feel like one, until I see a headline like this in USA Today.: “Pac-Man” is going digital. I’m really not good at video games. In fact my brothers would tell you I am down right lousy at them. But I love Pac-Man. Could slide all kinds of quarters into …

The day has come. I know just enough to be dangerous. I’m working hard on my new work in progress (WIP), and last night I was ready to chuck the whole laptop out the window. Why? Because the only way I could think to phrase an emotion was as guilt. That is a big no-no in writing. I know that. …

On Tuesday, Colorado holds its primary elections. Why would a lawyer living in Indiana care abou that, you ask. Good question. Normally, I probably wouldn’t, but this year a dear friend (we’ve celebrated birthdays together off and on since we were two!) is running one of the Congressional candidates campaigns in Colorado Springs. A couple times she’s emailed asking for …

This week I read Divine by Karen Kingsbury. I have enjoyed many of Karen’s books, and thought this one would be the same. A nice read with a good story, one I could spread out over several days. Instead, 24 hours after picking it up, the book absorbed me, and I continue to think about its message several days later. …

Parenting is hard work. I think most of us would agree with that statement. But the rewards often exceed the work, even if they don’t come consistently. Yesterday, I ran across this article that ran in the British paper, the Daily Mail, last week. In it the author admits her children bore her to death. The reaction has been quick …

Abigail, Jonathan and Mom, April 2006 I’m from Nebraska which means many things. In honor of the great state, I’ve created a top ten list. 10. It’s a beautiful, diverse state. It’s really not flat when you get off I-80.9. It is home to the friendliest people you will ever meet.8. Nebraska is a conservative state that lives its conservative …

My life is utter chaos. Can anyone relate? We’re in the process of moving my daughter into her own room, which means the upstairs of my house is topsy-turvy as I reorganize and consolidate. It’ll be well worth it if I’m ever done, but right now I could really use about twenty more organizer totes. And that’s a good thing, …

From time to time I’ll fill you in on cool blogs I find in addition to books. Today I met a new author through a mutual friend. Jerome Teel has his first book coming out in September. The Election is a Christian political thriller that I can’t wait to get my hands on. The D.C., policy wonk part of me …

Goldfish Moments The American Christian Fiction Writers conference is coming up incredibly fast. In two short months, I’ll be in Dallas learning more about writing, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new friends, and having an incredible time. Last year Karen Ball was the keynote speaker. Karen displayed a fun sense of humor (haven’t laughed that hard in a very long …