For the past almost-eighteen years now, I have worked with a writing critique partner on every book. That crit partner has become one of my dearest friends and is none other than IBLF's own Tamera Alexander. Tammy and I met in October 2002 at the very first ACFW Conference in Kansas City. She wasn't yet published at the time but offered to critique a novella I was struggling with. (It's no … [Read more...]

Union Pacific’s historic steam locomotive, Big Boy No. 4014, is touring the Union Pacific system throughout the end of the year to commemorate the transcontinental railroad's 150th anniversary. Ken and I just happened to be in Ken's hometown, Ellsworth, Kansas, when Big Boy came through this past Saturday morning. What a fantastic experience! The whole town came out for the event and Ken and … [Read more...]