It’s summertime here in the northern hemisphere. If you’re having hot, sunny weather where you live as well, perhaps you've cooled off with a visit to the beach. I’ve been spending a lot of time on the beach myself. Not in reality, but in researching a future novel set on the English seaside. I’m guessing some of you may have watched the fairy recent miniseries, Sanditon (based on Jane … [Read more...]

[AND THE WINNER OF BRIDGES IS...Betsy Hale! Congratulations, Betsy. Please e-mail me at debraney@mac.com for details on how to get your book.] Since in-person conferences, book signings, and other gatherings have been so slim (to none!) this past year, it's been extra fun to be part of some Zoom interviews recently. Yesterday, my Books & Brew interview with author Andrew Huff went live … [Read more...]

Today, I thought I'd share a passage of scripture that never fails to encourage me... in the hope that it might encourage you, too. In Mark 15:40-41 we learn that some of the women who'd followed Jesus and cared for his needs were present at His crucifixion, including Mary Magdalene and Mary (the mother of James and Salome). Later, in Mark 16:1, we catch up with the two women again. "When … [Read more...]