Trope. You may have heard this term tossed around a bit within the fiction-reading community. The first time I saw the word, I was like—huh? What in the world is that? I’ve since learned that “trope” is a common plot device or theme used in the fiction-writing community. These are tried, true, and time-tested concepts that catch a reader’s interest (usually through the book blurb). There are … [Read more...]
Celebrating Flight Risk! (& Giveaway
Tuesday Flight Risk launched into the world. Launch weeks are always busy. There's marketing. Copious amounts of coffee. Nerves all over the place. Walks to control stress. More caffeine. Lots of prayer and holding one's breath. What will people think? Will they love and enjoy the story I spent months and untold hours on? Did I forget a blog tour stop to visit and leave a comment? Has … [Read more...]
Tangible Encouragements
"Take heart, daughter." "Take courage." "Don't be afraid." Jesus spoke these words to lost, searching, and hurting souls when he was here on earth, and he's still speaking them to us today. And aren't we grateful? Especially in these uncertain times. But while these may be uncertain times for us, they're not for him. Because, even now, he stands in the moment when you drew your first breath … [Read more...]
Shelter in Place Book Recommendations
Physical distancing is hard for this extrovert. Still I’m hunkered down with my family for the foreseeable future to help protect others. There are a few things I’m doing to help keep us in a good place. Light a few candles so your space smells good. Choose music to play in the background that puts you in a good headspace. Limit social media and news content…all of us have a threshold where it … [Read more...]
Keep Calm, Read On
I've never been germ-o-phobic or one to panic about things, but I have to admit, all of these CDC restrictions are getting me a little down. Don't get me wrong - I'm an introvert and think being holed up at home is a vacation. Although, as of right now, I'm still going into work, so jealousy might be contributing to my grumpiness. However, the true culprit is Uncertainty. For instance, I have … [Read more...]
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