When was the last time God surprised you? I mean really surprised you? Sometimes life starts moving so fast that I forget to stop and remember what God is doing. Here are a couple examples. Last May I started wondering if I would need to get a MBA at some point. Because I teach business law in graduate business programs …
Anne Frank Died Here: Bergen-Belsen
While our summer in Germany was an amazing opportunity and experience, one of the things I wanted to experience was the reality of a concentration camp. Because we were traveling with very young children, my husband was cautious about viewing a site like Dachau. However, one of our new German friends told us of a smaller camp located only 25 …
The Dancing Master Review
Julie Klassen is a fantastic writer who creates characters and plots that I love. This book was no exception. I was quickly pulled into Regency England and the lives of two characters with lives shadowed by pain. A delightful read for those who love historicals filled with great characters, a strong faith thread, and a hint of mystery. Finding himself …
An interview with Robin Lee Hatcher
Great minds think alike! Robin Lee Hatcher’s latest book shares a title with one of my WWII stories. I’m delighted to introduce you to her and her book today. When Robin Lee Hatcher’s marriage ended in divorce, she was devastated. “I’d been so convinced God had promised me that He would save our marriage,” the author says, but she quickly …
Shadowed by Grace Interview
Shadowed by Grace, your latest novel, involves a unique group of soldiers dedicated to saving art and architecture during WWII. What got you interested in the Monuments Men? It was one of those God moments. I have deep respect and admiration for the men and women of the Greatest Generation, and I love telling their stories. Because of that, I’m …
What are Your Goals for 2014?
So I’m trying something new. Enjoy the video greeting 🙂 And if you like it, let me know. I may do more of these in 2014.
Shadowed by Grace: Fact or Fiction?
I love history. I always have. That’s one reason I minored in history at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. It’s also why I love writing historical fiction set during World War II. I also have a great respect for the men and women of the Greatest Generation. I want to tell their stories well and honor what they did. That leads me …
Happy Birthday, Shadowed by Grace!
Today is officially release day for Shadowed by Grace. I am reminded just how good and gracious God is. When I started writing, I hoped one book would be published. Today marks novel #17 + 1 non-fiction title. God is so good! Celebrate with me. I’m putting together Rome Honeysuckle Amore Lotion and Shower Gel with a copy of Shadowed …
Living Monuments to WWII: Aegidientorplatz
One of the things the Monuments Men when they arrived in a village or city was to look for thei historical landmarks and assess them for damage. When we were in Germany during the summer of 2012, we discovered that a tradition in some cities was to leave one of the destroyed churches as a living monument to those killed …
What is your word for 2014?
It’s almost January 1st and that means it’s time to think about our words for 2014. I’d love to hear what you’re thinking and praying your word might be. Right now, I’m praying about whether my word is grace — or if that is too easy in a sense. Grace is in the title of my book, but Grace is …