Why do I chose to write stories? There is an insatiable need to be known and understood. Stories…novels…allow us to learn deep lessons. To understand the past and learn from it. To see inside others and in the process learn something about ourselves. Your Story Matters…join @theGROVE_story girls tonight as we talk about stories & faith. 8 p.m. EST Click To Tweet That’s …
Happy Valentine’s Day! Today, the Grove Story is launching! Woot! I’m so very excited about this endeavor and hope you’ll join my friends and me as we dig deeper into our stories and our God. These women are truly sisters of my heart, and it’s a thrill to work with them on this project. Because I love romance and hearts …
This week over on my Facebook page we had a lot of fun talking about favorite romantic movies. To help get you in the mood for Valentine’s Day, here are a few movies you should watch. Most are sweet, romantic comedies. I’d love to hear what you would add to this list! Looking for #romantic movies to watch over #Valentine’s …
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. And after that we start on Spring Breaks. Maybe your ereader is empty and you need a few books to read either during snow days or while you’re lounging on a beach. There are some awesome books by my friends on sale right now. All you have to do is click on the cover …
I was inspired by the novel to make a fresh commitment to surprising my love with notes — no matter how small — that remind him how much I love and appreciate him. If Hallmark sales explode, you know why.
What does it mean to Love Well? Corina is about to find out in @RachelHauck latest. #amreading Click To Tweet Rachel Hauck writes what I call supernatural romance. Or spiritual fairytales. Whatever you call them, her books are rich romances with strong spiritual truths woven through the story in such an organic way I can’t imagine the stories without them. …
Today begins a new week. One filled with opportunities. Chances to walk in grace or be shackled to the past. Opportunities to keep company with Christ or struggle along on our own. My prayer for each of us is that we will embrace the unforced rhythms of grace. That we will learn to live freely and lightly in Christ. That …
This week the do-it-all nature of life is a tad overwhelming, so I’m bringing up this column. Come back tomorrow as I talk about one reason I can “appear” to be the Do-It-All Mom. By the way, I can’t believe how much bigger my kids are today!3 Cara (Febr 2012) This week I’m starting a new venture. I’m a …
One of the things I do as I read multiple books from an author is try to evaluate what promise that writer is making to readers with each book. As they write one more book, they’re making an addition to the promise…or breaking the promise and potentially losing readers.
The Secret of Pembrooke Park is a engrossing read for those who adore Jane Austen England and love a richly layered, multi-faceted book.