I've been looking for an old farm table that I could use for a desk in my office, and I finally found one! Only, it didn't look like the picture below when we got it. I thought I'd taken a before picture but, for the life of me, I can't find it. So just use your imagination, okay? The top of the farm table was dry and cracked in places and had obviously been used as a cutting board somewhere … [Read more...]
“Southern Fried” things I collect
I collect kitchen towels. I don't remember when it started really, only that I began picking them up here and there—and now I can't stop. I think it started because I realized I had way too much stuff sitting on tables and shelves, so when I went somewhere I didn't want to bring home something else "pretty" that would just take up space. I wanted something practical. So...kitchen … [Read more...]
The Creative Process
My family got this plaque for me recently, and I couldn't help but laugh when I read the last stage in the process. "Do all the work while crying." Oh so funny—even if a tad bit true. Writing a novel is a daunting process. I'm currently working on my thirteenth book and the process has only gotten harder with each project. Which doesn't make sense because you'd think that once … [Read more...]
Good times with good friends
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting some dear friends from our Colorado days. Only, Jeff and Donna Crane live in Oklahoma now. We had such a wonderful time. Jeff, Donna, Tamera, Joe Even though we haven't seen them in years, we've stayed in touch. So we picked up right where we left off. Don't you love friendships like that? Jeff and Donna Crane, Kelsey and Kurt It's … [Read more...]
Novel quotes and words that last
A reader, Paula, wrote me earlier this week and asked a question: "I just finished Rekindled, and want to remember a direct quote from the book. However, when looking back through, I can't locate it. It's the one about forgiveness being the only gift that we can only keep by giving it away. I know it's an imposition, but could you possibly send me the exact quote? I would appreciate it so very … [Read more...]
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