I'm delighted to welcome author Emily Conrad to the blog today! She's been a supportive and encouraging presence in Christian reading/writing circles for years and her second novel has just released. She's kindly offering a giveaway copy to one of you, so be sure to scroll down for details on how to enter. Congrats, Emily! - Becky A man with a walkie talkie and a staff T-shirt approached to … [Read more...]

Instead of typing out a post, I thought I'd try something new. I'm "vlogging" my writing update this time. Here's what I'm working on now! These graphics that my publisher provided are too pretty not to share! Plus, they give a great overview of the Misty River series and characters.... What are YOU up to this summer? … [Read more...]

Earlier this week, I asked readers via my Facebook page to fill in this blank... "I'm a reader today because of _________." It quickly became clear that anyone willing to spend time and care can pass along a love of reading to another. I received such a wide variety of heartwarming answers that I thought I'd share a few here. "My university Russian professor, Dr. Tatiana Karmanova. She saw … [Read more...]

Today, I thought I'd share a passage of scripture that never fails to encourage me... in the hope that it might encourage you, too. In Mark 15:40-41 we learn that some of the women who'd followed Jesus and cared for his needs were present at His crucifixion, including Mary Magdalene and Mary (the mother of James and Salome). Later, in Mark 16:1, we catch up with the two women again. "When … [Read more...]

I was born and raised in southern California, but I'd never driven iconic highway 1 along California's coast. At some point, I began to feel sheepish about this. How can I not have done this? I NEED to experience this drive for myself! And so, last summer, I planned a Highway 1 road trip for our family of five. Then ended up having to cancel the trip thanks to Covid. This summer, I was twice … [Read more...]