Over the last month or so, I've been dealing with multiple transitions that have added stress and excitement to my life. No major catastrophes like death or serious illness, praise God, but significant changes nonetheless. And I've never been a big fan of change. I learned of the first major change about 6 weeks ago. The full-time job I've known for the last 12 years of my life fell victim to … [Read more...]
Road Trips Can Be Fun
Hello. I'm at work again after taking a two week road trip all the way to New York City and back. I used to fly when I traveled to writers' conferences and workshops, but since my husband retired a few years ago we now drive just about everywhere. It's fun but it can be exhausting. We have a Mini-Cooper and you should see that little car full of two big suitcases and books and book bags. (Plus, … [Read more...]
Good times with good friends
This past weekend, we had the pleasure of hosting some dear friends from our Colorado days. Only, Jeff and Donna Crane live in Oklahoma now. We had such a wonderful time. Jeff, Donna, Tamera, Joe Even though we haven't seen them in years, we've stayed in touch. So we picked up right where we left off. Don't you love friendships like that? Jeff and Donna Crane, Kelsey and Kurt It's … [Read more...]
Summertime
It’s summer and the weather is gorgeous. Blue skies and plenty of sunshine, pleasantly warm but not too hot. I want to be here, at the beach, a short walk from my house . . . But I know I need to be here, in my office, at my desk, working on my next novel . . . After writing 22 books, I know that if I don’t discipline myself to stay focused and write five days a week, I’ll suffer the … [Read more...]
Novel quotes and words that last
A reader, Paula, wrote me earlier this week and asked a question: "I just finished Rekindled, and want to remember a direct quote from the book. However, when looking back through, I can't locate it. It's the one about forgiveness being the only gift that we can only keep by giving it away. I know it's an imposition, but could you possibly send me the exact quote? I would appreciate it so very … [Read more...]
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