In my life, I have received many gifts. Five I treasure are my husband and our four children. Recently our oldest turned 14. It’s a magical time. A time of self discovery. A time of owning our faith. A time of anticipation. Believe it or not, I well remember those days. They are days of transition. Days of confusion. Days …
On My Nightstand
I’ll be the first to tell you I have eclectic taste. That means I read pretty widely, across genres. Sure I have my go to genres, but I don’t exclusively read in one or another. Today my nightstand is loaded with several different books that I’ve started, but with classes as demanding as they are right now, I don’t have …
Jane Austen Flair: Giveaway A Lady at Willowgrove Hall
Sarah Ladd is a delightful author of British Regency romances. A Lady at Willowgrove Hall is her latest book — and a great addition to your library. When you open the cover, you’ll travel back to 1819 Darbury, England, and two people each carrying a dark secret…ones they can’t expose. But unless they do, they can’t find love. Sarah has …
Thoughts on Bravery
At different times different themes seem to appear in my life. Right now I am surrounded by people who are called to be braver than they ever imagined. The dictionary defines brave as: ready to face or endure danger or pain; showing courage. None of the people I’m thinking of think of themselves as brave. In fact they would probably tell …
The Promised Land
The last week, I’ve been wiped out — had a cough that steals my sleep and a complete lack of voice. I don’t do sick well…life never seems to stop for it. But I’ve tried. Really I have. I’ve also been thinking. God’s been pushing open doors in all areas of my life this month. It’s pretty exciting — if …
Collection Collaborations: 4 Tips to a Successful Book
I love working with other writers on a collection. There’s such an energy that develops as we work together, bouncing ideas and details off each other, an energy that is hard to replicate in a solo project. So why did it work?
Before Amen: a Fresh Look at Prayer
My Review: I am a woman who knows she should pray more. The doing it is the challenge. Max Lucado brings a fresh perspective filled with child-like faith to the study of prayer in his new book before amen. That’s what struck me about the book. The way Max Lucado highlights the true father-child relationship of prayer. I read passages …
The Myth I will ever be Enough
I just got back from ACFW Sunday night…and have been diving back into life since then. As I focus on what happened at the conference, I come back to the reality that I am nothing without God. My dreams…bankrupt without Him to breathe life into them. My friendships…filled with self without Him to turn the focus to service. My ambitions…meaningless …
ACFW Fun
Many of us are at ACFW this year. I thought I’d share the beginning of the experience with you. The conference officially starts today, but here are some photos last night. ACFW is a great conference for aspiring to multi-published authors. We spend several days in workshops, appointments, and hanging out. I hope you enjoy these photos with some of my …
Four Books I Inhaled
This will shock you… I know it… but while on our trip to England last week, I read four novels. I even managed a nice chunk of a non-fiction. Three of the books were read on various flights, and all are quite different. I think you’ll enjoy at least a few of them! Romantic Suspense is one of my favorite genres …