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What book would you recommend to your younger self?

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This next week is going to be a blur. This weekend my husband and I are escaping to Charleson, SC, for two days, a dream of mine that was my Christmas present last year. My next book is due to Harper Collins Christian Fiction on Wednesday. And Wednesday evening I'm the faculty speaker at the graduation dinner for the masters students at Krannert. It's a lot, and it's all good. Because of a … [Read more...]

Libraries—and a Secret Room!

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This last week I spoke at three libraries (Alexandria, Fergus Falls, and Elbow Lake, MN), which I greatly enjoyed. The events were well-attended and everyone was friendly and interested. Meeting the helpful staffs and many readers was a blessing and an encouragement to me as a writer. But the coolest part? One of the libraries has a secret room! I have long been intrigued by hidden … [Read more...]

Pacific Coast Highway Road Trip

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We've been traveling since April 10 when we flew to San Jose for the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. After a wonderful conference, Ken and I checked off a bucket list item when we rented a car and drove almost 1000 miles up the Pacific Coast, staying in Airbnbs and thoroughly enjoying the sights along the way. Our ultimate destination was the Seattle, Washington area where both our sons … [Read more...]

My Trip to Dublin

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This past Saturday I traveled to and from Dublin in a single day. How was that possible? Well . . . my destination was Dublin, TX not Dublin, Ireland. Before this trip I never realized Dublin was so close - only an hour and a half by car. The local accent was more Texas twang than Irish lilt, but I still had a lovely time. Thanks to spring rains, the countryside was almost as green as the … [Read more...]

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