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Odds & Ins

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Have you ever been excited to meet a friend for coffee and then when you got together, you couldn't decide what to share first? Well, that's me today. I've got lots of quick things to share, but these things don't really have a lot to do with each other. But they're fun! So here we go... Last week I headed to Dallas to help kick off the year for a dear friend's Bible Study group (hello … [Read more...]

A special anniversary (and a giveaway!)

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UPDATE: The winner is Angie Quantrell! Congratulations, Angie! I've sent an e-mail to you with the title of my book in the subject line. Thank you for all the great comments! New Years Day 2019 marked a special anniversary in my writing life. Twenty-five years ago on the first day of 1994, I sat down with a red felt-tip pen and a small steno pad to pen what would become the prologue of my … [Read more...]

Have You Tried Dictation?

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I embraced many new things in 2018 that made my life sweeter. Wal Mart's grocery service that allows you to order online, pull into a designated spot at the store, then drive off after an employee places your food in your trunk. Nexgen nail dip, the super polish that lasts for three weeks straight. My new milk frother, which I purchased after reading Tammy's post. Over the course of 2018, I … [Read more...]

It’s New Book Time & Giveaway

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It's a new year, and that means I've started writing a new book. Along with new books comes all kinds of plot layers that have to be created. Even when I've thought deeply about the plot and the characters, I still find all the details I need to add as I start writing. For example, this week I've had to find places for Savannah, the heroine, and Jett, the hero, to live. I've had to name … [Read more...]

Most Anticipated Reads of 2019

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Hi friends,  Happy January! Can you believe it’s a new year? I pray it’s a wonderful one for you. As a fellow book lover, you can probably share my excitement about looking forward to all the new books that are being released during the year. I’ve taken time to check out a bunch and today I’m going to share my top three most anticipated read of 2019. It was such a hard choice to keep it at … [Read more...]

What Are You Waiting For?

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Do any of us enjoy waiting? In shopping lines? In traffic? At the doctor’s office? Or for our prayers to be answered? This morning, the psalm I read during my quiet time said, “Each morning I bring my requests to You and wait expectantly” (Psalm 5:3). While it’s true that I wait expectantly for God to answer my prayers, I don’t always wait patiently. At the moment, I’m waiting for several … [Read more...]

The Pain Needed to Create Beauty

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When my twin daughters entered their adolescent years, it became quite clear that at some point they would both need braces. So, my husband and I prepared and saved for the occasion, knowing that even though it would require some sacrifice, this was a gift we were giving our daughters that would last their lifetimes. Two days before their 13th birthday, they went to the orthodontist and … [Read more...]

Resolve to Read (Plus a Giveaway!)

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I have a confession to make . . . I read embarrassingly few books in 2018. I still managed to claim double-digit figures (thanks to some vacation time at Christmas), so I wasn't a complete book failure, but for a life-long book-lover, my stats were pitiful. Ever since I started writing, my reading time been drastically reduced. It was a price willingly paid, a sacrifice with no regrets. Yet, … [Read more...]

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