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Back to School She Goes

August 22, 2018 By Robin Lee Hatcher

Well, dear readers, it's that time of year again. Summer is winding down (although our 109℉ temp a couple of weeks ago seems to deny that), and the stores are filled with shoppers buying backpacks and school supplies to fill them. I'm too old for shopping at Target and Walmart when it's crazy like that. What I need I mostly get on Amazon (lazy shopper). But that doesn't mean I'm not headed back … [Read more...]

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Technology and long goodbyes

August 21, 2018 By Tamera Alexander

I'm excited to head to Atlanta this week to see my precious Dad again. I do my best to get down there every couple of weeks. Dad entered memory care earlier this year in February and has adjusted fairly well. But recently, he's becoming more confused, more disoriented. And frightened. Which breaks my heart. As I shared on Facebook yesterday, this pic is from two weeks ago when I was … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family, Technology

Fiction Tips From My Granddaughter

August 20, 2018 By Lynn Austin

Last week our family welcomed a new grandbaby into the world. Mama and baby are both fine, thank the Lord. And I had the pleasure of taking care of Lyla, who is two and a half, while mama and papa were in the hospital. I thought I would be taking time off from writing, but it so happened that I learned a few lessons from my granddaughter about what makes a good story. Lyla currently has two … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, Family, Writing

Hairstyles of the 1890’s and a Giveaway!

August 16, 2018 By Karen Witemeyer

When I was a little girl dreaming of fairy tale romance I always pictured myself in a long dress with my hair styled in a fancy updo. That's part of the reason I was drawn to historical stories. All the dresses and fancy hairstyles! I have loved all of my book covers, but there is one sticking point that I keep poking my editor about - almost none of my heroines have period-appropriate hair! … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, History Tagged With: Flexi Clips, Historic Hairstyles, Karen Witemeyer

Transition Time

August 14, 2018 By Julie Klassen

The end of summer is known for transitions: back-to-school, back to a regular schedule, back on track. Here are a few transitions going on in my life right now: I completed my first ever series. The Bride of Ivy Green, Book 3 in the Tales of Ivy Hill series, is finished. I have proofed the final galleys and the next time I see those pages, they will be inside a printed book (December). I know … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Family

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