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. …
Tuesday is a big day in Colorado
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 …
Divine
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
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 …
Husker Red Pumps through these Veins
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 …
ACFW Conference and A Cool 40th Birthday Party
The ACFW ConferenceThe American Christian Fiction Writers Conference is coming up September 21-24 in Dallas, TX. This will be my second time to attend, and I can’t wait. Last year I learned so much and met so many incredible people. Some of you might get all excited about movie stars. Not me. I get a thrill out of meeting authors. …
Totes, Toes and Friends
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, …
It must be an Election Year
For those of you wondering, this year is an election year. Better know as an off-cycle election since we won’t be electing a president this year. However, I’ve seen a few headlines today that let me know that those in Washington are well aware of what’s at stake in November. Two headlines in particular caught my eye. First, the Washington …
ATLA changing its name
Now back to legal news. At its annual meeting this week the American Trial Lawyers Association voted to change its name. Its new name will be the American Association for Justice. This is one of the association’s efforts to improve its public perception. Click here to learn more. Me thinks it will take more than a name change to alter …
Christian Political Fiction
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 …