I love reading first lines of novels. One of my favorite pastimes is pulling books off the shelf (or opening samples downloaded to my Kindle) and reading first lines of novels to see which ones pull me in the most. A phenomenal first line doesn't automatically guarantee a great read, of course. But it does mean the author has given thought as to how to capture—and keep—your interest! So … [Read more...]
New Carnton Novels video!
Two weeks ago, I shared that HarperCollins and I filmed some video vignettes for the Carnton series on location at Carnton in Franklin, Tennessee. We had such fun! Here's the first of those videos! I'll share the other videos once they're edited and ready—and would love to hear your thoughts on this one! I love making these videos for several reasons. I enjoy sharing real history. And … [Read more...]
Marginal Promises & prayers
'Fess up! Are you a person who writes in their Bible? Last night I attended a Bible study and as I was looking up various Scriptures, I spotted precious notes, timely reminders, and personal pleas that I've written in the margins through the years. And I was reminded, yet again, of how faithful God is in answering prayer. One big prayer especially—which I listed last below. I loved running … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Books!
The first Christian novel I ever read was Love Comes Softly by Jeanette Oke. My mother had borrowed the book from a friend, and I asked to read it when she was done. I was fifteen-years-old, and I fell in love with Marty, Clark and little Missy. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of other Christian fiction. During that stage in my life, most of my reading included books like The Thornbirds or … [Read more...]
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