As I write this, we have just come through (or been passed over by) Hurricane Ian. We were fortunate, with damage limited to scattered fallen branches and a wee bit of rain, but others weren't so lucky. We continue to pray for the devastated communities near Fort Myers, Florida. But even though we suffered very little, much of our area is still without power. My daughter's family was at … [Read more...]

In my novel, Shadows of Swanford Abbey (December 2021), the Swanford Abbey Hotel is an ancient monastery turned grand hotel. I wrote that mystery during lockdowns and was unable to visit in person. Swanford Abbey is a fictional place, inspired by past visits to the historic Lacock Abbey in Wiltshire, England, as well as photos and floor plans of the Stanbrook Abbey Hotel in … [Read more...]

2022 was my first year in eighteen years to attend the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference without the responsibility of being a board member! While I missed hanging out with the wonderful people who make up the executive board of ACFW for those day-long meetings immediately before and after the conference, it was also a delight to have a little free time to explore the city where the … [Read more...]