My oldest is graduating from high school this year. Where has the time gone!? Needless to say it's been a very busy few weeks not only in planning and preparing for his graduation party (which is this Sunday June 7th), but it's also been a busy time with going to graduation parties of all our friends who have graduating seniors. Many of these kids we've known since they were wearing diapers and in … [Read more...]
How to Survive the Seesaw of Praise & Criticism
As a writer I'm on a continual seesaw of both praise and criticism. For example, I recently received some criticism on my upcoming June release, Hearts Made Whole. But then the very next day I learned that Romantic Times had given the book 4 1/2 stars (the highest rating) along with a Top Pick for the month (which is a huge honor). The experience reminded me that life is a continual seesaw … [Read more...]
Has Self-Discipline Become an Antiquated Word?
My twin daughters (age 15) have gone without eating sweets for almost four months. In January they both made the resolution to eat healthier during 2015. They decided that one way they could do that was by cutting out desserts, candy, and any other sweet treats. While I applaud their decision, I haven't joined them in giving up sweets. At this point, I'm not feeling called to abandon my … [Read more...]
The Ultimate Sacrifice
In all my historical research, I'm always stumbling upon accounts of people sacrificing for others. I really love those kind of stories. Stories like Harriet Tubman risking her life to return to the South to help free other slaves. Or Corrie ten Boon who risked her life to hide Jews after the Nazi invasion of Holland. I even like reading about modern day heroes such as the one during the crash … [Read more...]
The Many Ways Readers Bless Authors
Readers, did you know that you can be a blessing to authors in so many different ways? During the release of my new YA book, An Uncertain Choice, I've been blessed in countless ways by my readers (new and old)! It's been an exciting few weeks with lots of enthusiasm for my new book which has been really fun to see. Readers have reached out to me in various ways, but I don't think many of … [Read more...]
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