Many readers love Jane Austen and her books. Her books have spawned movies and inspired many writers. I'll admit I've only read a couple -- can we still be friends? However, I've discovered a small genre of Christian fiction that is set during that Austen time period in England. I've also added a couple that right wonderful Edwardian fiction, too. If you have a love for English settings, you … [Read more...]
What book would you recommend to your younger self?
This next week is going to be a blur. This weekend my husband and I are escaping to Charleson, SC, for two days, a dream of mine that was my Christmas present last year. My next book is due to Harper Collins Christian Fiction on Wednesday. And Wednesday evening I'm the faculty speaker at the graduation dinner for the masters students at Krannert. It's a lot, and it's all good. Because of a … [Read more...]
2 million words & counting + Giveaway
I've been a voracious reader from a young age. In my pre-teen and early teen years, I kept a log of all the books I read. Many months it was 30, a compilation of Nancy Drew, Mandy, Trixie Beldon, and Cherry Ames books. Is it any surprise I write mysteries and thrillers. One thing I have loved about being a parent is watching my children discover and love reading on their own. Our oldest has … [Read more...]
Seeing the World, Finding God Heartbeat
Earlier this month my husband and I joined a small group that traveled to Istanbul, Turkey. We had a week there, exploring the city, interacting with locals, and learning about the culture while also encouraging and living life with a team there. I can't say that Istanbul had necessarily been at the top of my list of places to visit, but that changed pretty much the moment we landed. The city had … [Read more...]
Charting the Course
I’m currently working on a project related to an airplane crash at the same time that Boeing has had its fleet of 757 Maxs grounded in several places. It’s unnerving to think about a plane going down with a couple hundred people on board. Especially when you just got off or plan to get on a plane in the near future. Yet that’s part of the plot for my next novel. And it’s part of current … [Read more...]
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