Today, I wanted to share a few books that I’ve read in the last few weeks that I thoroughly enjoyed. There are some great reads available right now. I have a feeling one of these will be just what you’re looking for in your next book! In Good Company by Jen Turano My rating: 5 of 5 stars This book …
The Grove: Trusting God to Fill My Kindness Gaps
Today, I’m over at the Grove. Here’s the beginning of the post, but I welcome you to join us over there for the balance…. I long to be a woman of kindness. A woman who breathes grace and peace wherever she goes. One who extends a helping hand to those in need, an encouraging word to those who feel alone, …
Looking for a Writer’s Conference? Come to ACFW
In less than 40 days, one of my favorite times of the year happens. The ACFW conference! I’ll never forget my first time at conference in 2005. I went with a fellow writer from Indiana — a gal I’d met once or twice — yet, we became fast friends in the six hour drive to Nashville. I met Tracie Peterson for the first time …
Fiction Friday: Sarah Sundin’s Through Waters Deep
Today I’m delighted to introduce you to my friend and co-author of Where Treetops Glisten Sarah Sundin. I love Sarah’s World War II novels — she does so much research and has such a passion for the time period that they really come to life. Today, I’m asking her about her latest novel Through Waters Deep. Now I loved this novel! I think it’s one …
5 Benefits of Accountability Groups
I’m a big believer in accountability. Recently a gang of us at the Writers Alley have come together to eat healthy and exercise in preparation for ACFW. This conference is the highlight of the year for many of us. This got me to thinking about why accountability groups are so helpful. No matter the kind of change you are making, knowing that …
The Tale of a Homeschool Mama’s Denial
This week I’m in denial. I’m in denial that summer is almost over. Between teaching graduate classes and moving, I don’t feel like we’ve had much of a summer. Add in moving, and the chaos has been complete. Where. Did. Summer. Go? I truly want to know. Summer, come back wherever you are. I’m in denial that school is right …
Fiction Friday: Crazy Little Thing Called Love
Summer is the perfect time for a romance that’s themed around a destination wedding location. Add in a strong history between the hero and heroine, one that should keep them, apart, and you have a recipe for a delightful novel like Crazy Little Thing Called Love. This book is all about the decision to take the safe way or risk it …
Blog Hijacked by Kiddo
Today my blog has been hijacked by the cutie flying the plane in this photo. She decided I needed a quick vacation from writing a post. Gotta love her! Without further ado, here she is. Thank you. I am glad you are here to read this. This week we visited family. I thought I’d share some photos with you. I like …
The Best Yes: Where from Here — 4 Application Steps
One challenge of reading a book like The Best Yes is the application. Reading a book is one thing. Doing something with what you’ve learned is hard. Hard work. Hard remembering. Hard applying. So what can we do? Here are a few suggestions: 4 steps to applying new #principles to your life. #TheBestYes #challenge Click To Tweet 1) Take …
Fiction Friday: Curiosity Keeper
Authors like Julie Klassen and Sarah Ladd have made me a fan of regency romances. With The Curiosity Keeper, Sarah is starting a new series — this one focuses on the working class of early 1800s England. I ADORED this novel. Love #regency #romances? @cara_putman #giveaway of @sarahLaddAuthor The Curiosity Keeper. #amreading Click To Tweet The Curiosity Keeper is a Regency novel …