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Shiloh from Lori Benton—a great read!

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Today is the day for Lori Benton's highly-anticipated release of Shiloh! And as if the story on the pages isn't lovely enough, just look at this cover... This cover just draws me in. Does it you? Yes, I love "scene" covers on novels that depict the setting, but I also love the simplicity and beauty of this one. It's eye-catching. Tyndale was kind enough to give me a sneak peek of Shiloh, … [Read more...]

What says fall to you?

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Is it the turning of the leaves? The crispness in the air? Mums and pumpkins? Pumpkin bread? Pumpkin lattes? College football? Hoodies? (Oh how I love hoodie weather) What tells you that fall is near? Last night Joe and I took the pups on an after-dark-walk and it was almost chilly. Chilly. On September 6. In Nashville. Love it! That first hint of chill in the air is definitely a sign that fall … [Read more...]

Brainstorming & Birthdays

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I love brainstorming books. I love the endless possibilities at the outset, all the combinations of what ifs, and the "Oh, have you ever thought about trying this?" suggestions. Brainstorming is definitely one of my favorite stages of the writing process. That, and discovering who the characters are as I write and rewrite, digging deeper with each pass. Part of our brainstorming … [Read more...]

Want to chat tonight?

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TONIGHT at 7:30pm CST our own Cara Putman and I will be chatting about life, love, Southern fiction and, specifically, my next novel tentatively entitled A Thousand Little Choices that will be out next year with Focus on the Family. And knowing Cara, this is going to be fun! I hope you'll join us. CLICK to go to Cara's Facebook Page where the chat will take place If you can join us LIVE, … [Read more...]

Share your pictures!

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It's been a while since we've played this— Describe the last three photos on your cell phone(it could be a photo you've taken or maybe a screenshot, whatever, just the last three) And no, I didn't go look at my last three pics before deciding to do this. I might have chosen a different topic if I had! ; } #1 The last picture on my cell is a screenshot I took yesterday: Maaike … [Read more...]

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