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Rosemary of Kenya & DiAnn Mills

I'm so happy that DiAnn Mills is sharing a story of a strong woman of Africa today.
Here's DiAnn:



The Courage to Take a Stand



When I think of courageous women, I think of Rosemary of Kenya. I first met her at a Christian guest house in Nairobi in November 2006. My husband had arranged for her to escort me into Southern Sudan so I could research a novel. I was excited about the trip, and she’d done all the leg work to make it happen. With a smile and a genuine hug, we became fast fri

Book Monday-If Tomorrow Never Comes by Marlo Shalesky

Now that Marlo has let us into her life, she shares more about her latest book.


If Tomorrow Never Comes By

They say you should reach for your dreams.

This time, they’re wrong…
Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley had simple dreams—marriage, children, a house by the sea…everything they needed for happily ever after. What they didn’t plan on was years of infertility, stealing those dreams, crushing their hopes. Now, all that’s left is the memory of young love, and the des

Marlo Schalesky--If Sarah, Why Not Me?

Today another writing friend shares a story. This time it's her story.
Here's Marlo:

"Infertility. Most of my adult life, I fought it. It’s challenged my faith, robbed my bank account, and in the end, made me into a stronger, braver woman. From it, I’ve written a nonfiction book on infertility, Empty Womb, Aching Heart, and several novels. But none of that would have happened if I hadn’t remembered Sarah.

For years friends and family would say “Remember Sarah!” to encourage me to have faith.

Cynthia Hickey's Grandmother & The Endless Summer

Today a newer mystery author tells us about her best summer.
Here's Cynthia:


The summer I turned ten-years-old, my parents dropped me and my younger sisters off with my Grandmother in Arkansas. My father was in the army and we'd lived all over, not having time to get to know our relatives. I'd never been away from my parents before, and didn't know this woman I'd spend the next two months with.


The next day was Sunday. Grandma took me to my first church service. I cried through the entire thi

DiAnn Mills & Her Latest--Breach of Trust!

Here's the latest from another talented writer!

Paige Rogers survived every CIA operative’s worst nightmare.

A covert mission gone terribly wrong.

A betrayal by the one man she thought she could trust.

Forced to disappear to protect the lives of her loved ones, Paige has spent the last several years building a quiet life as a small-town librarian. But the day a stranger comes to town and starts asking questions, Paige knows her careful existence has been shattered.

He is coming after her again. And t

There’s no road too far where love takes you.

Today's story is told by Debra Ullrick.
Here's Debra:

"Talk about a strong woman. My grandma was one. She didn’t speak English, but that never stopped her from letting us know how much she loved us. Her hugs were sweet and filled with love. Her wrinkled hands tenderly patted our cheeks, and her blue eyes overflowed with kindness. Special treats always awaited our visits. As we sat at Grandma’s feet, she relayed stories in German to my mother who translated them into English to us kids.
Grandma s

Stephanie Newton's Great-Grandmother & Recipe

Today a new Love Inspired Author shares a family story.

Here's Stephanie:

My great-grandmother Helen was born in 1898. She lived in swampy lower Alabama. There were no buses, no public schools, not even many roads other than the dirt tracks that the farmers used to take their goods to market to sell. The War Between the States had been hard on the South, especially the rural areas. There was no money and very little food. Education was a luxury. Helen's parents were determined

Book Monday-Robin Lee Hatcher's When Love Blooms

It's my pleasure to feature the latest release of a longtime friend. (Notice I didn't say OLD friend--I'm learning!) Robin always writes a rich and emotionally satisfying story.
Here's the scoop:

WHEN LOVE BLOOMSby Robin Lee HatcherZondervan, February 2009
She could say what she wanted. Emily Harris didn't belong in the hard life of the Blakes. She would wilt there like a rose without water. He'd be sending her back to Boise before the first snows. He'd be willing to bet on it.
From the moment Gavin

Becky Melby-Her Gutsy Grandmother & a Skinny Angel

Today, we hear from Becky Melby and Oku-san. Becky:


In 1924 my grandparents, Harold and Alice Foght, traveled to Japan. My grandfather, a professor, was there to study Japanese education and give lectures. My grandmother wanted to come along as “excess baggage” and to “cheer and encourage” her husband. It had to have been a heart-wrenching decision, as they left behind a three-year-old—my father.
My grandmother’s--Oku-san’s--determination to go everywhere her husband--Foto-san--visited, caused n

Stephanie Grace Whitson's Inspiration

Stephanie Grace Whitson has written both contemporary and historical novels for Bethany House. Her latest is the book above.
Here's my friend Stephanie:

"Strong women made me a writer. It was in the early 1990's and in our home school we were learning the history of our home state, Nebraska. It's no secret that the average history textbook doesn't make for very exciting reading. One day I decided on a more "hands on" approach to the lesson, and we walked up the road and into an abandoned pi