I always love it when Deb (Raney), a dear friend and my writing critique partner for 20+ years and counting, comes to visit, especially when she brings Ken! It was a quick visit—not even 24 hours but we packed in a lot of fun. Friday night our kids joined us for a simple taco dinner (including Joe's delicious guacamole), then we played Blockbuster, a game where you compete to discover who knows … [Read more...]
We’ll always have Paris
Last Tuesday was such a fun day! Deb (Raney) my dear friend and writing critique partner for some 20+ years now and I met at a midway point for a visit—and that place happened to be Paris, TN! We started our visit at Sweet Jordan's, a wonderful restaurant that happens to serve some of the best bread pudding we've ever had! Sweet Jordan's is an extraordinary, not-to-be-missed … [Read more...]
$20 Bill from Heaven
Ever had one of those moments when the veil between this world and the next seems to lift ever so slightly, and you feel a "hug" from Eternity? That happened to me in November 2014 with a $20 bill, of all things. And God kindly reminded me of that gift again when I ran across that $20 bill in my drawer this weekend. I was out running errands that Monday over seven years ago now. … [Read more...]
A farewell to the Chicory Inn…and a giveaway
My fifth and final Chicory Inn novel is out and launched and I'm just a little sad to say goodbye to the Whitman family and the Chicory Inn. I'd like to give the Chicory Inn Novels series a last hurrah here on the blog by giving away an entire set of the books to one of our lovely readers. I'll leave you with a "family reunion" photo of the Whitman family as I envisioned them when I wrote them. … [Read more...]