I once did some reading/research for a dissertation on near-death experiences. The book I was reading was not a Christian book--far from it. (In fact, the book routinely blames "religion" for many of the world's "wrong" ideas.)  BUT--in a section on physics and consciousness, the author came to a conclusion that pointed directly to God, and I practically whooped in delight.  Let … [Read more...]

Hi friends and Happy Wednesday!  I just returned from a fabulous conference. The C3 CON—Creatures, Crime and Creativity. It’s such a fun mix of authors from any and every genre. However, I noticed the majority were predominately crime fiction authors spread across various sub-genres including romantic suspense. I was part of the media relations team this year, which gave me a chance to get to … [Read more...]

Looking for a new book to read? I recently read and endorsed these three novels, and today I simply want to recommend them to you! Children of the Shadows by Erica Vetsch A multilayered Regency-era mystery with unexpected twists, appealing characters, sweetly satisfying romance, and an ending worth waiting for!" Erica's new book releases soon (October 10, 2023) but it's available for … [Read more...]

Even since before our marriage, the game of Scrabble® has always been a favorite of Ken and mine. Years ago a friend gave us a new deluxe edition of the board game, and we gladly put our tattered then-twenty-year-old game “out to pasture.” It was easy to throw away the crushed box and the faded game board, but I just couldn’t part with the square wooden tiles of the game we’d begun our marriage … [Read more...]