Three weeks from today on October 6 Colors of Truth my 17th novel releases, and I'm especially grateful to finally be at this milestone with this book. Because writing this one has been a journey—in so many ways. First—I wrote the majority of Colors of Truth during Dad's final year of life here on earth with dementia. So a lot of what God taught me during those exhausting but blessing-filled … [Read more...]
What entices you?
I love books, and I think that's true of everyone here in the Inspired by Life and Fiction community. It's a primary commonality that brings us together. But the reasons behind why we purchase the books we each purchase vary as much as, well, as much as the myriad genres and sub-genres there are available to read! To that end, I'm coming to you today with one simple question. But first, some … [Read more...]
The Harvey Girls Are Here!
Ever since I watched Judy Garland in The Harvey Girls as a teenager, I've been enamored with the idea of the Harvey Girls and the significant role these women played in civilizing the West. Women worked as Harvey Girls for a myriad of reasons. Good pay, adventure, travel, and some, like my heroine, to escape trouble at home. Rosalind Kemp becomes a Harvey Girl to flee Texas and the … [Read more...]
Beginnings
I love beginnings. I love fresh starts. I've long been drawn to "path pictures" because they represent these beginnings and fresh starts. A chance to (as the Apostle Paul says) forget what is behind and press forward to what lies ahead. Of course, we don't truly "forget" the past in the sense that what's behind us is forgotten. Rather, with determination, we choose not to dwell on the … [Read more...]
Your Feedback DOES Make a Difference
Like most authors, I get my fair share of emails (or Facebook messages) from readers. Most of the emails are positive and encouraging. I love hearing how God is at work in my stories to touch lives. The affirmation is truly a blessing (and I know my fellow authors here on this blog would agree!). Occasionally I get emails regarding typos. Thankfully my editors are pretty good and there … [Read more...]