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FUN NEWS & a GIVEAWAY (for The Chosen novelization by Jerry B. Jenkins)

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Happy Tuesday from ICY Nashville, Tennessee! I don't know what the weather is like in your corner of the world but Nashville is slip slidin' away! Give me snow any day over treacherous black ice. Our lovely city is pretty much closed down at present, but the hope of warmer temps springs eternal. As does the hope for Spring itself! Just as I love the changing of seasons in nature, I'm finding … [Read more...]

2 absolute must reads: the power of truth to fight lies

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Have you ever read a book that you simply couldn't not tell others about? I'm assuming your answer is likely yes, since we're part of a blog that focuses on the love for and inspiration behind reading. Specifically fiction. But today I'm sharing about two non-fiction books, and if I could buy them for you, I would. They're that good! They're very different reads as a quick glance at the … [Read more...]

Facing Tough Decisions

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I'm often asked, "How did you not cave to the pressure last summer when your publisher threatened to cancel your book if you didn't make their requested changes?" In short? God started preparing me for that challenge a year before that day came (when my novel Colors of Truth was ultimately cancelled). It's not something I'm proud to admit (to confess), but it's a forever lesson God … [Read more...]

So which are you?

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I've got three questions for you today, and they all pertain to personal preferences. Ready? Let's go! #1While Joe and I were in Hilton Head last month, we made a trip over to Bluffton (as we always do when we're there). Bluffton, South Carolina has a wonderful little artsy district, and in that artsy district is a door that I just love. I take a picture of it every time I'm there. I … [Read more...]

December celebrations—keeping it in the family

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36 years ago today, Joe and I got married. And a little over a week ago, on December 6th, our son and his wife Kellie were married! CONGRATULATIONS to Kurt and Kellie (Fuselier) Alexander, our son and his beautiful new bride who we absolutely adore. WHAT a fabulous weekend of celebration it was! First, a few more pics from the wedding... At the rehearsal dinner, a group of … [Read more...]

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