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A New Approach to Pleasure Reading

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This past Christmas, my husband gave me a book called Every Moment Holy by Douglas Kaine McKelvey. The book is a collection of liturgies designed to help us recognize and invite God's presence into every moment of our lives, even the mundane ones. I don't come from a liturgical background, but I've really enjoyed reading through these. He covers topics from gardening, to changing diapers, to … [Read more...]

Research Road Trip

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During the last weekend of January, I took a research trip to explore the setting of my current work in progress. Not only did I get to dig into the local history of Kingsland, TX, but three writing friends met up with there and turned the weekend into a writing retreat. So wonderful to be blessed by the fellowship of fellow writers and friends. Fellow IBLF blogger, Anne Mateer, was part of the … [Read more...]

A Blog Full of Bargains!

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I love a good sale. Don't you? Well, today, my friends, we're all in luck. There are some fantastic sales going on in the world of Christian fiction. When my publisher notified me that I would have two books discounted this month, I decided to ask around and see if other author friends had promotions going on as well. Several did! Take a look: The first book in my Ladies of Harper's Station … [Read more...]

May the Force Be With You

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I live in a household of Star Wars nerds. I'm a fan as well (being a child of the classic trilogy era), but my appreciation cannot compare to that of my hubby and each of our three children. So, when Christmas rolls around, elements of the galaxy far, far away abound in the Witemeyer realm. First, there are the decorations: Outdoor inflatables filled with galactic Christmas … [Read more...]

Getting Crafty at Christmas

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One of my favorite things to do at Christmas is to decorate the family tree. It's no magazine showpiece. It's a walk down memory lane. Photo ornaments from when my kids were babies. Ornaments they made in school. Ornaments we made together at home. The handmade ornaments are always my favorite. As an avid cross-stitcher, I love to make ornaments as gifts for others. My publishing team has been … [Read more...]

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