Research is one of my favorite parts of the writing process, because I get to live vicariously through others, and it’s like endless “take your child to work days.” And now I have an excuse to explore countless professions as part of my job.   While I haven’t figured out how to travel back in time yet and experience another period of history (if you’ve learned the secret to making … [Read more...]

Hi friends, and happy Wednesday!  I’m still on a high. I got to spend the better part of last week with my people—readers and fellow writers. It was Lynette Eason, Gabrielle Meyers, and little ol’ me, along with a fabulous group of readers. I had the BEST time. It was flawlessly organized by Mindelynn of Read Far and Wide.  Mindelynn is organized, creative, so fun to be around, and downright … [Read more...]

Hi friends, and happy Wednesday. I hope your year is off to a great start! It’s hard to believe we’re halfway through January. The past year flew by. It was a year of wonderful things—moving back into our house post-flooding. A year of crazy things—my oldest grandson starting middle school. How did that happen? A year of heartache—we lost our pup of nine wonderful years.  Meet Griffin. He … [Read more...]

Hi friends, and Merry Christmas Eve!  Growing up, we opened our presents on Christmas Eve and our stockings on Christmas morning.  My husband did the more traditional opening of presents on Christmas morning, so that’s what we’ve done with our kids and, now, grandkids. But I still get to have everyone open one present on Christmas Eve, which is really special for me.  Picking which … [Read more...]

Hi friends, and happy Wednesday. I hope your day is off to a lovely start. I can’t believe we’re already in December! Where has the year gone?  I’m going through an Advent study guide by She Reads Truth. If you are unfamiliar with them, I recommend them highly. Their books are filled with Scripture, study notes, journal pages, and beautiful photographs and designs.  The study focuses on … [Read more...]