I spent the last week of July very happily marooned on the Caribbean island of Anguilla with my family. I have photos to share! This blog post is full of oceanside photos and, before I go, I'm excited to tell you about a giveaway with an ocean tie-in. :) Over on my web site, my sweet friend and fellow IBL blogger Dani Pettrey is giving away a set of bookends and three of … [Read more...]
Help Needed? Yes, Please.
A writer wears so many hats. Author. Marketer. Another job -- Maybe. Family. Friend. And so much more. One of the things I've really been thinking about this last few weeks is how to more effectively connect with readers. I read. A lot. I write. A lot. And I love to discuss books. All of us here do. That's why we're here :-) I'm also really curious. I'm always reading books on all kinds of … [Read more...]
First Line Frenzy—& GiveawayS!
I love reading first lines of novels. One of my favorite pastimes is pulling books off the shelf (or opening samples downloaded to my Kindle) and reading first lines of novels to see which ones pull me in the most. A phenomenal first line doesn't automatically guarantee a great read, of course. But it does mean the author has given thought as to how to capture—and keep—your interest! So … [Read more...]
Companions for the Journey
I’ve been going through photographs from my bicycle trip through Europe last June, and before the memories fade, I want to share some lessons I learned along the way. My bike tour, like the Body of Christ, relied on three very important people—the Guide, the Corner, and the Sweep. The Guide, of course, is Jesus. He knows the way and all of the challenges we’ll face. He has traveled this way … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]
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