Last Saturday I had the pleasure of digging my fingers into some fabulous Texas history. I'm coming down to the wire for my current manuscript (deadline is August 15 - Ack!) so I knew it was time to start thinking about my next project. The final story in my Patchwork Family series is going to be a novella with a heroine who serves as a Harvey Girl in one of the early Harvey Houses of Texas - … [Read more...]
Add a Little Color to Your Devotions
Over the last few months, I've been actively looking for ways to incorporate more scripture into my day. With a full-time day job, writing, and three children, time is a precious commodity. So I've slowly been adding small snippets of truth into my day. I have the You Version Bible app on my phone and set that to show me a verse of the day at 6:00 am when I wake up. I read it and meditate on it … [Read more...]
Giveaway 7/9 – 7/12
Did you know that July 12 is National Different Colored Eyes Day? When I discovered this holiday a short time ago, I knew I had to do something to celebrate in honor of my latest heroine, Evangeline, who happens to have heterochromia - two different colored eyes. I wanted to do something fun and easy, so I came up with a photo contest. Photo Contest Guidelines: Take a picture of … [Read more...]
Award Season (and a Giveaway!)
Applause. It's not the reason we write, but I have to admit, it can certainly uplift a weary spirit and invigorate a flagging confidence. This week, the American Christian Fiction Writers organization announced the finalists for the 2018 Carol Award. I am thrilled and incredibly honored to be listed among the finalists. Even better, two other Inspired by Life and Fiction authors are DOUBLE … [Read more...]
When Characters Are More Than Fiction
God moves in mysterious ways. Chance meetings become blessings that not even an experienced author could dream into existence. In December 2016, I was already several months into the writing of More Than Meets the Eye when a speaking opportunity took me to Lubbock, TX. After conducting a library workshops that morning, I did a late afternoon book signing at the local Barnes & Noble. … [Read more...]
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