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Take Time to Remember Your Story

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I'm blessed that my 84-year-old grandmother lives with me. My grandma is full of spunk. She is witty even though she can't remember what day or month it is. (She still thinks it's January and last Sunday she dressed for church in a heavy sweater before I made her change!) This photo is my Grandma Dolores and my Uncle Joe who served in World War II. Even though he was thirteen years her elder … [Read more...]

In the Works: WWII Fiction + Friends + Cover Reveal!

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One thing readers maybe not realize is the friendships between Christian authors. Some of my best friends are fellow authors. We help each other, we support each other, and we UNDERSTAND each other! A few years ago my friend Cara Putman said, "A few of us should come together and write a World War II novella." This is Cara and me . . . aren't we cute?   A third friend join … [Read more...]

My Novel Took Me to a Hollywood After Party!

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When I became a writer I thought I'd go places, like the library or on research trips. I never thought I'd make it to a Hollywood after party! In December I was asked to write the novelization of Moms' Night Out. Here is the book with, like, the best cover ever! ---> And take note of my name on the front!     This week I've been talking my readers on a "Behind the … [Read more...]

Amish Circle Letters

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Have you ever heard of a circle letter? In the Amish community a group of people will create a “circle.” This circle can be made up of family members or friends. Letters are written and put into a large envelope and sent around. When the envelope returns to you, your job is to remove your last letter, include a new one, and then send it on to the next person. My friend Irene, who grew up Amish, … [Read more...]

The Kissing Bridge: Amish Fiction Release!

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It was a beautiful summer day when my family and I climbed into a horse-drawn wagon and were taken on a ride through the hills of Northwest Montana. Our tour guide had grown up Amish. Ora Jay has a way with horses. He and his wife Irene also have a way of telling stories. They once told me about a time when they and their Amish friends took a wagon ride from Montana to Idaho. It took them two … [Read more...]

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