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February 5, 2012
Book Signing!
Stop by the Rainbow Parable Christian store at 70 Southgate Square in Colonial Heights, Virginia on Saturday Feb. 11th from 11 am to 1 pm. I'll be there signing copies of all three novels. Fireflies in December will be on sale for $5, and Cottonwood Whispers and Catching Moondrops will both be available for $9.97. Hope to see you there!
January 19, 2012
First Novel Finalists
The finalists for the Christian Writers Guild's Operation First Novel contest have been announced. They are:Kimberley Gardner Graham, Memphis TN, The Rocking Horse of TuscumbiaJim Hamlett, Travelers Rest SC, MoeClarice James, Hudson NH, Party of OnePeter Leavell, Meridian ID, Songs of CaptivityTerrie Todd, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada, The Silver SuitcaseThe winner will be announced
September 17, 2011
New Facebook Contest!
We're having a cool, rainy spell here in VA, so in the spirit of positivity, I'm holding a contest over at my Facebook page. Just post your favorite thing to do to relax on a cool, dreary day, and you'll be entered to win a signed copy of Catching Moondrops and some hot chocolate!Stop by to join the conversation!
September 6, 2011
More free e-books!
Check out the Tyndale House Publishers blog to find out about more free e-books!
July 28, 2011
Free E-Books!
Tyndale House Publishers is offering six e-books free for a limited time. Check them out here!
May 25, 2011
Fireflies in December Receives Audie Award
The audio version of Fireflies in December received an Audie Award for inspirational fiction at the 2011 awards ceremony in New York last night! The folks at Recorded Books, along with narrator Kate Forbes, have done such a phenomenal job bringing my books to life on audio, and I'm so excited to see them rewarded for it.The full list of nominees and winners can be found at the Audies website.
May 20, 2011
Blog Post for Seriously Write
Today, I have the pleasure of being a guest blogger over at Seriously Write. Stop by and read about what this long, crazy journey into publishing has taught me about perspective. And while you're there, check out the great work these ladies are doing to encourage writers on their blog!
May 6, 2011
2011 Christy Award Nominations
The nominees for the 2011 Christy Awards were announced today. Congratulations to all!The Christy Advisory Board is pleased to announce nominees in nine categories for the 2011 Christy Awards honoring Christian fiction.The 2011 Christy Award nominees are:Contemporary Romance/Blood Ransomby Lisa Harris (Zondervan)Indivisibleby Kristin Heitzmann (WaterBrook Press)Sworn to Protectby DiAnn Mills (
April 24, 2011
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, ...
After the Sabbath, at dawn on the first day of the week, Mary Magdalene and the other Mary went to look at the tomb. There was a violent earthquake, for an angel of the Lord came down from heaven and, going to the tomb, rolled back the stone and sat on it. His appearance was like lightning, and his clothes were white as snow. The guards were so afraid of him that they shook and became like dead
April 22, 2011
"At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land unti...
"At the sixth hour darkness came over the whole land until the ninth hour. And at the ninth hour Jesus cried out in a loud voice, 'Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani?' - which means, 'My God, my God, why have You forsaken Me?' When some of those standing near heard this, they said, 'Listen, He's calling Elijah.' One man ran, filled a sponge with wine vinegar, put it on a stick, and offered it to Jesus
