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Because of the Rain

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My second novel was published in 1998 with Bethany House Publishers under the title In the Still of Night. It was a title I really liked and one that I had suggested to the team at Bethany House. Traditionally published authors don't always get to choose the title for their book, so I was pleased. But when I got the rights back to the book years later, another book by the same title (actually … [Read more...]

Join Me at a Reader or Writer Event!

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When I took the Myers-Briggs personality test several years back, it pegged me as an "INFJ" type. The "I" in that stands for introverted. However, I didn't rank far over on the introverted side. I was closer to the middle of the introverted/extroverted scale. For me, that means I get my energy from being alone. But I truly do LOVE gathering with other people. For that reason, reader/writer events … [Read more...]

Guess who’s walking . . . and I have a question!

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Well, he's finally doing it. Our little Leo is walking! It's still that drunken sailor sort of gait, but we'll take it. Naturally, he's into everything—and has also taken several falls. All part of learning to walk. But it's such a sweet time. Meanwhile little sister Ari is still getting adjusted to her new world and is a precious little bundle of snuggles. And spit up. : ) I just love … [Read more...]

When in Rome . . .

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In January, I think, I handed in my latest novel which is set in Rome. The manuscript came back in February, and I set about making it better per my editor's notes. It's a story about a young woman who ages from 18-22 in the book, and a young man who ages from 22-26. Neither of them are married, which suited the story because they have to get together at the end, you see. (I'm sure you … [Read more...]

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