I was sitting in the chair recently of one of those extraordinarily talented cosmetic sales women. You know the type? They have an artfully sweet way of pointing out your flaws. They make you think that their product can fix those flaws. And they encourage you to spend more money than you'd planned to spend. I fell for it. I've fallen for it in the past, too. Perhaps because I look at my … [Read more...]
Countdown to Release Day!
Excitement is building here in the Klassenland. Only 3 weeks until the launch of my new book, The Secret of Pembrooke Park. Local readers are invited to join me on 12/1 at 7:00 p.m. for a launch party at my local bookstore (Har Mar B & N, Roseville, MN). The Kindle version releases even earlier on 11/25. I just received my printed copies. Look how thick this baby is! My longest book yet … [Read more...]
This Little Light of Mine
I posted this a few weeks ago over on Just 18 Summers where I blog once a month, but I thought readers here might enjoy it too. I'm not afraid of the dark, but I am a big believer in the beauty of light. The Light of the World, of course. But in our homes, too, light is such an important element. Daylight flooding through the windows is the preferable light for people and houseplants alike, but … [Read more...]
The Plot Thickens | Kristen Heitzmann
Each Sunday "Inspired by Life...and Fiction" shares a Christian novelist's newest book and the garden spots where they find inspiration. Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of historical novels, as well as contemporary romantic and psychological suspense novels, including The Still of Night, nominated for the Colorado Book Award; The Tender Vine, a Christy Award finalist; and … [Read more...]
Are You Taking Time to Smell the Roses?
“Writing is a way to escape from the hard realities of life,” my stylist said as she lifted a long strand of my hair and snipped. “Really, when I write, I feel like I’m getting a break.” “I can completely relate.” I held my head still even though I wanted to jump up and down and nod in agreement. “My husband just doesn’t get it.” Her fingers and the scissors danced around my head. “But after … [Read more...]
- « Previous Page
- 1
- …
- 391
- 392
- 393
- 394
- 395
- …
- 415
- Next Page »