The Second Law of Thermodynamics, also called the Law of Entropy, says that energy runs out. Things break. Systems break down. Or at least, that's how I think of it. And lately I am extremely aware of how this applies to the human body. Seems like I spend a LOT of time these days going to doctors who keep tabs on my various systems--the cardiologist, the pulmonologist, the gynecologist, the … [Read more...]

Hi friends!  Happy Wednesday. I’m excited to be sharing part of your day with you. I recently returned from hosting a three-day writer’s retreat. We had the best time. Not only do I love teaching aspiring and published authors on the craft, the writing life, and the creative process, but I also love the sweet fellowship we share.  Today, I thought I’d … [Read more...]

Many years ago now, I worked in marketing and later as an editor for Bethany House Publishers. One of the authors I had the privilege of working with over the years was bestselling author, Beverly Lewis. I was one of the editors who reviewed and edited her manuscripts, and I also traveled with her for several years on her book tours. In those years, I saw parts of the country I'd not visited … [Read more...]

Hello, friends. I'm so thrilled to have my dear friend Stephanie Grace Whitson as a guest blogger today. Steph is the first author I ever met in person. I wrote her a fan letter after reading her wonderful Prairie Winds series. Then, when I discovered she lived in Nebraska where I was headed to visit a friend, Steph and I arranged to have coffee together. My first novel had just been published so … [Read more...]

When I meet people and they find out I'm an author, they sometimes respond with, "I/my husband/my child/my sister/my friend wants to write a book!" There are a lot of aspiring authors out there, which is wonderful. Only a small percentage of the people who want to write a book will complete a book. But for those . . . . What to do with it once the book is finished? How to get it published and make … [Read more...]

It seems a little strange to talk about Christmas books when it is August in Texas with triple digit heat. However, it's the perfect time to stock your winter book pantry to ensure you are well-supplied for the holiday season. Especially, when the bargains are bounding! I have a new Christmas novella collection releasing September 2. Tracie Peterson and Misty Beller partnered with me on this … [Read more...]