Happy New Year...With the start of a New Year is the beginning of new resolutions...new words...new disciplines. Some of my fellow authors have shared their words, so I thought I'd share mine along with a Bible reading tool I discovered thanks to Tricia Goyer and am loving! Be sure to read all the way to the end for a way to enter a new giveaway I'm offering this month, too! First my … [Read more...]
A Priceless Bridal Shower … on a budget!
My oldest daughter is getting married in May! (You may have seen a previous post.) And she was only home in Little Rock for a month, which means lots of wedding planning, picking out a dress, checking out the reception spot, and having a bridal shower. Talk about busy! (And that doesn't include Christmas, New Years, everyone in the family getting strep, book edits and deadlines on another book, … [Read more...]
Do you have a word for 2015?
Have you ever asked God to give you a "word" for the year? I hadn't until I started meeting with a group of writers several years ago (I'm waving to you, Robin!) and a few of them had done it. Ever since, we've prayed together asking the Lord to show us something specific he wants each of us to focus on for the year. I'll be the first to admit that some years February has rolled around and I … [Read more...]
A Year in Review
It’s popular this time of year for TV specials to review the past 12 months and remind us of all the events that occurred. I did something similar on January 1st and looked at my own year in review. Every morning during my quiet time I keep a journal, jotting down what I’ve been doing, what I’m praying for, and any insights that God shows me as I read my Bible. Sometimes it’s easy to miss the … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens | NLB Horton
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. NLB Horton returned to writing fiction after an award-winning career in journalism and marketing. From her home in the Rocky Mountains, she writes, cross-country skis, gardens and researches ideas for her next novel. Gardening at 8500 feet is an exercise … [Read more...]
My Secret to Juggling Life
Often I'm asked, "What's your secret to juggling life?" Most people wonder how I manage being a mom of five kids and having a full time writing career. My days are jam-packed with teaching my kids, and my afternoons and evenings are crazy-busy with running them to all of their various activities. In addition, I try to squeeze in all of the responsibilities that come with being an author. … [Read more...]
What’s the last e-book you’ve downloaded?
Did you get a new e-reader for Christmas? If yes, what kind did you get? Me? I've still got my trusty Kindle PaperWhite, which I love and use nearly every day. Yes, I still love holding a "real" book. But the convenience of having so many books in the palm of your hand is just flat intoxicating and more than a little heady. : ) Just for fun, would you share… The name of the last book … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens | Sharon Hinck
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Sharon Hinck writes “stories for the hero in all of us,” about ordinary people experiencing God’s grace in unexpected ways. Known for their authenticity, emotional range, and spiritual depth, her novels include contemporary fiction such as The … [Read more...]
Embracing Holiday Imperfection
Between Thanksgiving and Christmas, our family was fortunate to enjoy several happy moments that went smoothly and according to plan. But as I look back on the holiday, there were also plenty of moments of imperfection. Bright spot: We spent Thanksgiving with my family! But.... Our dog Sam had traveler's diarrhea for part of the trip. Bright spot: My oldest daughter has a December … [Read more...]
Christmas Candy Cane Traditions
Since it's Christmas morning, I wanted to introduce you to our newest family Christmas tradition -- one that grew out of writing a book. In my latest book, Where Treetops Glisten, the heroine in my novella works at a candy shop that opened in Lafayette, Indiana, in 1912. The name's changed (today it's McCords), but they still make the same Christmas candy canes the same way they were made a … [Read more...]
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