I had no idea! When I asked my dear friend, Jacki Kleinheksel, to record the audio version of my novel, Fly Away, I had no idea how much work would go into making it. Fly Away has been out-of-print for several years but I recently made it available again in print and e-book formats. Many of my readers also enjoy listening to recordings of my stories, so I wanted to make an audio version especially … [Read more...]
Plot, Play, & Pray Retreat #16
Another brainstorming retreat has come to an end. We work hard at this retreat. We play hard at this retreat. And we pray hard at this retreat. This was retreat #16 for the majority of us. We have been the same 11 for about 7 years. Since our first year (2003) we have added four new members and said goodbye to three. And every year, these sisters of my heart become more and more dear to … [Read more...]
When Characters Are More Than Fiction
God moves in mysterious ways. Chance meetings become blessings that not even an experienced author could dream into existence. In December 2016, I was already several months into the writing of More Than Meets the Eye when a speaking opportunity took me to Lubbock, TX. After conducting a library workshops that morning, I did a late afternoon book signing at the local Barnes & Noble. … [Read more...]
It’s Release Week!!!
It's finally here! More Than Meets the Eye released on Tuesday. I always find the release of a new book exciting and slightly terrifying. What will readers think? Will they love it, or will it be a disappointment? This one was especially nerve-wracking since it is the first in a new series. More Than Meets the Eye is filled with secrets, flawed characters fighting for a fresh start, a hero bent … [Read more...]
Scripture Color Art
I am NOT an artist. I have artwork in my house that my grandmother and mother-in-law painted. My uncle and brother are both gifted with wood crafts. There are plenty of artistic genes in the family, but none in me. I have my own artistic outlets - like cross-stitching - but all I really have to do is follow directions. Anything that entails freestyle drawing is not going to end well if I'm holding … [Read more...]
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