As I sorted through photos to prepare this second installment, there are just too many things I want to show you to put in one post! So this time, I'll share a couple of our favorite outings while we've been here in the Seattle area at our oldest son's house. (We've been house- and dog-sitting while he's in Europe for work.) The first place I want to tell you about is our trip to the stunning … [Read more...]

I wish that the process of writing a book was as serene, latte-filled, and creatively delightful as it seems like it should be! I'm pulling back the curtain today, reader friends, and giving you a glimpse at what's truly happening in a writer's mind and heart during the four stages of the process. Stage 1: Pre-writing "A new story! It's so shiny. So sparkly." "I love these characters!" … [Read more...]

My last turn to post, I wrote about my experience attending the 2019 Annual General Meeting of the Jane Austen Society of North America.  The conference moves to different cities every year, but this year it was held in historic Williamsburg Virginia, so I knew I wanted to attend. If you are not aware, Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum representing the once thriving … [Read more...]

I am thrilled to announce the release of my newest book, Sightings—Discovering God’s Presence in our Everyday Moments. This non-fiction devotional is a collection of my thoughts and ponderings as I’ve learned to look for “God sightings” in the simple moments of life. One of the most amazing and comforting promises that Jesus gives us is this: “And surely I am with you always, to the very end … [Read more...]