The Victorian era is famous for its busy, floral designs. Ornate, scrolled woodwork on furniture. Delicate porcelain figurines on mantles and shelves. Fringed table toppers and tatted doilies everywhere you look. Dusting day must have been a nightmare! One of the most pervasive trends, however, was wallpaper. Explosions of flowers, cupids, and feathers upon the walls of parlors, bedrooms, and … [Read more...]
Prayer Walk
Somehow it's easier to meet Jesus in the quiet of the early morning. I've found this to be particularly true for me over the last month. Thanks to COVID closing/restricting gyms and my desire to escape the Texas summer heat, I recently switched my usual exercise routine from lunchtime to early mornings. For the last couple months, I have been rising at 5:30 am and walking 2 miles around my … [Read more...]
Another Manuscript Finished
It is always such a relief and a feeling of accomplishment to get a book turned in. August 15 was the deadline for Book 2 in my Hanger's Horseman series. I'm pleased to report that The Heart's Charge is in my editors' hands. This book was challenging but so rewarding to write. I can't wait to share it with you! This is my longest book to date at just under 103,000 words. The editing process … [Read more...]
Coming Home to Small Town Life
I'm delighted to have Marilyn Turk step in for me today. You're in for a treat! Take it away, Marilyn . . . First of all, I’m so happy to be here with you! I love all the authors on this blog, so I’m honored to be here. Thank you, Karen, for the opportunity to be your guest! Did you move away from your hometown when you got married, went to college, got your first job? Did you ever move … [Read more...]
The Graduations that Almost Didn’t Happen
2020 is the year of resilience, flexibility, and creative solutions. It also happens to be the year that two of my three children celebrate major milestones. My youngest, Peter, graduated from high school, and my oldest, Bethany, graduated from college. However, they both almost lost their ceremonies. Peter's ceremony was delayed about three weeks. The venue was moved outdoors to the football … [Read more...]
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