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Meeting Charlotte Brontë

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Some of you probably know that reading Jane Eyre (as well as The Secret Garden) at a young age spurred my early love of British literature—which is at least part of the reason I now write fiction set in England. You may also recall reading a post here a few years ago about my memorable visit to the Brontë Parsonage Museum in Haworth, Yorkshire where Charlotte, Emily, and Anne Brontë wrote their … [Read more...]

Cornwall’s Enduring Appeal

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My newest release, A Castaway in Cornwall, is about a young woman who is transplanted to rugged, remote North Cornwall after her parents die under mysterious circumstances. Laura lives there with distant relatives but never feels like she belongs. One night, Laura helps rescue a shipwreck victim and tends his wounds, though there is something odd about the man’s injuries and accent. Laura soon … [Read more...]

A Chance to Connect

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Join Me Online March 9 & 13, 2021 I’m participating in the FREE, ONLINE Southwest Florida Reading Festival along with many other authors. It's open to anyone from any state. My schedule is below. I’d love to see you! Tuesday, March 9, 2021 6:00 pm CT (7:00 EST) Inspirational Fiction Panel with Rachel Hauck, Julie Klassen, and Kim Vogel Sawyer: A moderated discussion about … [Read more...]

Uplifting Reading & Viewing Suggestions

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Ever buy a book that disappointed you? Or sit down in the evening to scroll through the shows and movies available only to struggle to find something good to watch? In general, I try not to watch too much tv, but when I do, I don’t want to watch something I’ll regret. So, I thought I’d share a few of the books and shows I’ve been reading or watching lately that have been positive and uplifting … [Read more...]

Walking On (Frozen) Water

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I know only Jesus (and briefly Peter) walked on water. But here in Minnesota, people regularly walk and even drive on water—frozen water, that is. If you live in the cold North as I do, you’re probably accustomed to people driving motor vehicles onto lakes. But if you live someone warm like California, Florida, or Australia, you might find this custom strange and surprising. I did. When I … [Read more...]

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