By the time you read this, my husband and I will be gathered with all our kids and grandkids for an early Christmas together at our oldest daughter's home in Missouri. All 24 of these precious people under one roof for several days! Definitely my happy place! This photo is from last year, so everyone is a year older and wiser (and that tiny baby is walking now!) We've finally outgrown being … [Read more...]

A lot of writers are talking about AI: artificial intelligence. Some bemoan the rise of AI, and others, like me, are delighting in it. I use it for all kinds of things: brainstorming, getting title ideas, getting questions for my readers' group, coming up with games for events, creating videos, creating original songs, editing my manuscripts, finding overused phrases in said manuscripts, creating … [Read more...]

My Christmas novella Because of You was first traditionally published. In other words, I entered into a contract which gave my traditional publisher, Bethany House, the right to publish and distribute my novella. Which they did in a few different ways! First, through the publication of The Christmas Heirloom collection in 2018. They made the collection available in paperback, ebook, and … [Read more...]

Hi friends, and happy Wednesday. I hope your day is off to a lovely start. I can’t believe we’re already in December! Where has the year gone?  I’m going through an Advent study guide by She Reads Truth. If you are unfamiliar with them, I recommend them highly. Their books are filled with Scripture, study notes, journal pages, and beautiful photographs and designs.  The study focuses on … [Read more...]