Grateful for Grace

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I’ve had one of those weeks where there is too much to do and not enough time. I’ve asked God to make the sun stand still…and He has. First by sending my sister-in-law to help a couple afternoons so I could pull away and edit. He’s also just really focused me on what is important. It doesn’t mean life isn’t …

Movie Ticket Contest Winners

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Thanks to everyone for entering my Shadowed by Grace and The Monuments Men book and ticket giveaway! The winners are Jordan Gibbs, Kelly Kiggins-Lund, Julie Smith, Dara Shank, Litany, Jb Lippo, Vickie Jean, Lacey Burd, Abi Buening, and Jennifer Stevenson Tipton. Congratulations, winners! To claim your prizes, email your mailing address to caitlin {at} litfusegroup {dot} com! I hope you all enjoy the …

Seeds of Dreams

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What’s that dream you’ve got hidden in the darkest depths of your deepest pocket? The one that is so covered with lint you’re not sure you could find the core dream? The one that’s been pushed aside by diapers, run to the grocery stores, and the details of life? Have the realities of life taken the luster and shine off …

70th Anniversary of Monte Cassino

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On February 11, 1944, Monte Cassino, a historic abbey in Italy, was bombed by the Allies. It was a move that was taken with reluctance because of the history and significance of the abbey. It was also used by the Germans as propaganda in Italy. “The Allies will destroy all of your great building and monuments. They find no value …

Dreaming God-Sized Dreams

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Last night, God answered one of my oh so silly little dreams. As I watched Amazon numbers for Shadowed by Grace over the weekend, I’d asked Him if it was possible for the Kindle version and the paperback to get on one of the top 100 lists at the same time. Now I can almost see the smile He must …

Parenting 101: Secrets of Happy Families Review

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What makes a family work? It’s a question I think about frequently. While each family is different, I love to find principles that I can apply to our unique dynamic. The Secrets of Happy Families is a fresh approach — taking business principles and transforming them for families in a dynamic way that has me eager to try adapting some …

Where I write

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What my desk looks like when I’m not writing What my desk usually looks like. So which do you think it looks like now? My new  Monuments Men-inspired book, Shadowed by Grace, released just in time for The Monuments Men movie to release in theaters! You can read my review of the movie and enter to win tickets to see the movie here. About Shadowed …

Want to see Monuments Men?

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Enter Today | 2/10 – 2/23! Do you want to see The Monuments Men movie? I’m giving away 10 pairs of tickets to see the movie, and to accompany the tickets, ten copies of my new book based in the same era, Shadowed by Grace! Enter to win using the widget below.    

Monuments Men: Rachel’s Camera

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Tomorrow the giveaway I’m hosting to celebrate the release of Shadowed by Grace ends. I wanted to make sure you each had an opportunity to participate. In this I’m giving away the camera that Rachel Justice, the heroine, uses. You might think she’s fictional, but while I was writing her scenes I would play with this camera to make sure …