. Usually, I am very resistent to change. Habit is comfortable, and I like being comfortable. Ha! However, as my children became adults and my nest began to empty, I started contemplating the possibility of a fairly significant change - a home office. For the majority of my writing career, this is how I wrote: . On my bed with a simple lap desk. It worked, but I dreamed of having a … [Read more...]
Feeding My Addiction (Old books)
A couple of weeks ago, a friend of mine sent me these pictures and text message: My response: And she wasn't even sorry! I had some things to finish first, so it took me about an hour to get out of my house. By the time I got to the sale, someone had purchased two entire bookcases of the books, but there were still many, many titles to go through. You see, my … [Read more...]
Glimpses from recent life
In no certain order, here are glimpses from recent life. Both the good and bad, LOL... Joe and I are getting ready to move, again (still in the Nashville area, just down to College Grove), and Kelsey, Kellie, and I (all three of us denim-clad) snapped a pic while we checked out the new house. A new house is exciting and I'm so grateful. But oy, I do not like moving. Who does, though, right? … [Read more...]
His Eye Is On The Chicken
So . . . last month, one late afternoon, I stepped into one of my big chicken coops to refill their water. There's a little white bantam rooster in there who loves to attack me, and while I was busy with the water and keeping an eye on him, one of my hens slipped out of the coop. This would not be a big deal except that Jazzy, one of the mastiffs, was outside with me, and a couple of years ago she … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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Awestruck Wonder
Two and a half years ago, when I was seeking inspiration for my current Sons of Scandal series, I stumbled on an article about the total eclipse of the sun that would be coming to areas of Maine (the setting of my series) in 2024. That caught my imagination right away. I did some research and decided to integrate a total eclipse into the overarching story of Fiona Camden (the mother of the first … [Read more...]
Can’t Wait to See You!
Hi friends and happy Wednesday. Always excited to spend the day with you. I’m super excited to share I’m hitting the road this year and next and I’d love to see you! In May, I’ll be teaching at the Blue Ridge Christian Writers Conference, and I’m so excited. It’s my first year there, and I’ve heard nothing but the best about it. I’ll be teaching on Molding Story Structure to Fit Your … [Read more...]
More Gifts For Jane Austen Fans
I am always on the lookout for gifts for Austen lovers, Regency readers...or myself. I recently came across these fun items on Etsy and posted them on FB. Favorites seem to be the mug, T-shirt, and cutting board. What about you? Which would you choose? Gardens of Pemberley Candle Probably Reading Regency Romance T-shirt Jane Austen Vintage Book Cover Cookies “Excellent Boiled … [Read more...]
Here comes… er, there goes the sun
Today brings a total solar eclipse that will be visible in America throughout the 48 contiguous states. I feel very blessed that we live in the middle of the narrow path of full totality here in the southeast corner of Missouri. Ken and I are excited (and prepared, thanks to our local public library giving free special eclipse glasses to library card holders!) to watch the eclipse from our … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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