It's summertime, well, almost. And that means to start dreaming about what you want to do this summer. For me that's a combination of doing the following things. It's hoping for time to breathe. Maybe read a few books. Write a few words. There's something about summer that always speaks of newness and pause. There's something about the longer days, and the pinker skies that make me think … [Read more...]
A Tribute to a Dog’s Life
I've been absent from my blog for almost two months. Some of those weeks were because I was working to meet a deadline while at the same time studying hard for my college math finals (hey, I got an A in math and turned in the book on time!). But some of those weeks, as friends on Facebook know already, were because I was grieving the loss of our precious dog, Poppet. I have mourned the loss of … [Read more...]
2nd Annual BRITISH BLOOMS & BOOKS GIVEAWAY
Hello, gentle reader, and welcome to the second annual British Blooms and Books giveaway! This week, we’d like to celebrate the Royal Horticultural Society’s Chelsea Flower Show. After enjoying this post, please visit each of the other five authors’ blogs (links provided below) and, after reading, follow one simple instruction and then leave a comment on each blog. You’ll be entered to win a … [Read more...]
Books…they’re not only for reading
There is something about books and bookshelves lined with favorite books that just makes a house feel cozier and more welcoming. But books don’t have to be only for reading. As a writer of books and an even more avid reader of books, I’ve begun to look at books in a whole new way, thanks to the creativity of my crafty daughters and daughter-in-law. If you cringe at seeing books “destroyed,” you … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why I Stop Reading a Novel
I've noticed over the past couple of years that I've developed an especially bad habit–I'm having a harder and harder time finishing novels that I pick up to read. I wasn't always so hard to please! There once was a time when I finished reading almost every book I started. But these days, my shelves (both real and virtual) are overflowing. I have plenty to read. But not enough time. And … [Read more...]
Help Me Find a Title for My Next Book
A couple weeks ago, my editor gave me the head's up that it's time to start putting together ideas for cover art, blurbs, and titles for my current work in progress. And since I know our readers have some of the most creative minds in the business, I figured this would be a great place to tap into a well of creativity. So here you go . . . I'll give you the back cover blurb, a few of my … [Read more...]
Twenty years with Love Inspired and so many books left in my brain!
This year is really special to me. I sold my first Love Inspired book in late 1996 and it was published in December of 1997. I was Number Twelve in the first year launch authors. I'd already published five books by then, three with Avalon and two with Leisure. I'd been struggling on where to go next but when I landed at Love Inspired, I knew I'd found a home. I could write the romance novels I … [Read more...]
When time sneaks up!
Ever had time sneak up on you? Be it with your schedule, your schooling, parenting, a board or committee you're serving on, an event you're organizing. . . But from out of nowhere time just—WHAM!—hits you right in the face, and you wonder, "Where on earth did all the time go?" That happened to me last night when I happened across a collection of family pictures as I'm working to clean up my … [Read more...]
Best Friends
Everyone needs a best friend—someone to laugh with, cry with, and do fun and crazy things with. Today I’m celebrating some of my dearest friends. Friends like Cathy who has an amazing sense of fashion and loves to go shopping with me. I was tired of my same old dreary clothes, so Cathy trolled through my closet with me and helped me decide what I should donate to charity. Then we went shopping … [Read more...]
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