Hey friends! Many of you have asked when I'm going to have a weekend when readers can come and tour the mansions with me and learn more about the history behind those places as well as the "stories behind the stories." So... This fall I'm hosting our first Southern Mansion Reader Weekend! The event will begin on a Friday evening and run through Saturday … [Read more...]
insanity is in their hearts
It's An Insane World We Live In The hearts of the sons of men are full of evil, and insanity is in their hearts throughout their lives. (Eccl. 9:3) Last Sunday brought another mass shooting, this time in a small church in a tiny town in Texas. I heard on the news that the death toll equaled 7% of the population of the town. Our hearts cry, How can someone do that, Lord? But we know how. We know … [Read more...]
Before You Protest, Take a Lesson from Luther
This week, like many of you, I’m celebrating the 500th anniversary of the Reformation! Reformation Day is celebrated annually on October 31 because tradition holds that a German monk by the name of Martin Luther nailed his 95 Theses to the Church Door in Wittenberg, Germany, on October 31, 1517. His hammer blows started a revolution of sorts now known as the Protestant … [Read more...]
Mourning Like Jane Austen
This past Saturday I attended the monthly meeting of the Minnesota chapter of the Jane Austen Society of North America. My author-friend Michelle Griep attended with me. Our guest speaker was Candice Hern, fellow JASNA member and fellow Regency author. Candice has written many novels, is very knowledgeable, and is a collector of Regency ephemera and antiques like magazines, fashion plates, … [Read more...]
Unexpected Discoveries and a Huge Romance Giveaway
April has been a busy month for me as far as travel goes. In fact, today I'll be in airports and cars most of the day traveling to a writers' retreat, so please forgive me if I am delayed responding to comments. I thought I'd share some of my experiences from the quaint town of Mason, TX. I was invited to come speak at a library event back on April 8, and I had a lovely time. Got to see some … [Read more...]
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