This week I have the privilege of coaching a group of writers at the Oregon Christian Writers’ Coaching Conference in Portland. I’m flying there today, in fact. This wonderful event offers writers a chance to meet with editors, authors, publishers and literary agents during the four-day conference. I’m really looking forward to being part of it! Ever since I was asked to speak to writers for the … [Read more...]

I'm an Olmypics-aholic. Every few years, when the Olympics roll around, my enthusiasm for the games inevitably outpaces my husband's.  He'll pad off, shaking his head, searching for a saner room of the house to retreat to while I attempt to watch every hour of evening Olympic coverage plus as much as I can squeeze in on the weekends and via the Today Show in the mornings. My first Olympic … [Read more...]

It's almost here! I go back to school the week of August 22nd. The deadline for finishing the revisions of my next book, You'll Think of Me, is the 19th, so good timing on that! Anyway, regular readers of this blog may be sick of my semi-annual "back to college" posts. You'll all be glad when I graduate. Right? And when will that be? you ask. Lots longer than I would wish because my writing … [Read more...]

Some of you may remember that last year I attended the Jane Austen Society of North America’s AGM (national conference) in Louisville, where I had the chance to dress up in this beautiful, modified court dress made by our niece, Jennifer S. Klassen. This year, Lord willing, my husband and I will attend the Jane Austen Festival in Bath, England. In preparation, I am having a spencer jacket … [Read more...]