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August 4, 2012
Annual Retreat with writing buddies
Every July I meet a group of writers (and soul sisters) up in Idaho to plot and plan our next books, and what fun we have! We laugh, and plot, and brainstorm, and eat, and walk, and laugh some more, all amidst five days of "close to Heaven" fellowship. I'm so grateful to have these extraordinary women in my life!
The whole motley crew
Hard at work, can you tell?
Relaxing on the
The whole motley crew
Hard at work, can you tell?
Relaxing on the
August 1, 2012
Book Clubbing with Morgantown Ladies
I had the pleasure of Skyping last night with the ladies of the Wisdom Seekers Book Club at Sabraton Baptist Church in Morgantown, WV who read my book The Inheritance (Women of Faith Fiction). We had a blast! Thank you, gals, for letting me join you!
Kneeling: Jeannine Brand
1st row (L to R): Hazel Oldland, Judy Dalton, Dollie Barker, and Tye Kramer
2nd row (L to R): Jennifer
Kneeling: Jeannine Brand
1st row (L to R): Hazel Oldland, Judy Dalton, Dollie Barker, and Tye Kramer
2nd row (L to R): Jennifer
July 25, 2012
Dying to Self
As I was growing up, I carried a copy of this "poem" in my Bible. I still remember reading it for the first time, feeling convicted as I read it, and then cutting it out of a church newsletter to keep. Well, turn the clock forward just a few years...
The Spirit brought the reminder of this back to me last week while I was in Orlando, and––my childhood copy of the saying, worn as it had been,
The Spirit brought the reminder of this back to me last week while I was in Orlando, and––my childhood copy of the saying, worn as it had been,
July 24, 2012
Liz Curtis Higgs…a joy!
Thanks, Jones House Creative, for sharing this pic of me with Liz at the Christys Award Ceremony in Orlando last week. Who doesn't love Liz Curtis Higgs? Gracious, this woman is a hoot. And a blessing!
If you see this woman, hug her immediately! She's a gem!
Oh! Be sure and check out Lizzie's rap on the book of Ruth! Hysterical!
If you see this woman, hug her immediately! She's a gem!
Oh! Be sure and check out Lizzie's rap on the book of Ruth! Hysterical!
Want a To Whisper Her Name bookmark? Or two?
After working so hard on a book, it's really fun to see us getting closer to having the story on the printed page. And to you! I hope you love Belle Meade––and Ridley & Olivia––as much as I do. If you'd like a To Whisper Her Name bookmark, here's what to do:Send a SASE (self addressed stamped envelope) to the address below, and I'll send you a signed bookplate to place in your copy of To
Snarky friends… Does it get any better?
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July 19, 2012
The 2012 Christy Awards Program
Several of you have asked "What on earth is the Christy Award and where did it come from?" So, this is for you!
Here's the history behind the award as taken from the Christy Award website:
Catherine Marshall, writer of more than two dozen books and the subject of at least one biography, is one of America's most notable and bestselling Christian writers.
Her readers around the world
Here's the history behind the award as taken from the Christy Award website:
Catherine Marshall, writer of more than two dozen books and the subject of at least one biography, is one of America's most notable and bestselling Christian writers.
Her readers around the world
July 16, 2012
Glimpses from ICRS in Orlando
Hey friends,
Here are some quick glimpses of ICRS so
far. It's been a great week and a fun time with family and friends.
We attended the Christy dinner tonight which was a wonderful event. Congrats
to all the winners in all the different categories, and thanks
to all of you who rooted for A Lasting Impression. I'm thrilled
to have been a finalist this year!
And now, some quick snapshots..
Here are some quick glimpses of ICRS so
far. It's been a great week and a fun time with family and friends.
We attended the Christy dinner tonight which was a wonderful event. Congrats
to all the winners in all the different categories, and thanks
to all of you who rooted for A Lasting Impression. I'm thrilled
to have been a finalist this year!
And now, some quick snapshots..
July 10, 2012
Happenstance? Nah...
You know how some things happen and you think, "Oh my word…that's just what I needed!" Well, that happened for me recently. Yet I wouldn't call it happenstance…
Esta, my dad's sweet wife of almost a year now (and we're growing to love her more each day) and I were talking when I noticed a book on her shelf. I asked her about it and she said, "Oh, my sister gave that to me years ago.
Esta, my dad's sweet wife of almost a year now (and we're growing to love her more each day) and I were talking when I noticed a book on her shelf. I asked her about it and she said, "Oh, my sister gave that to me years ago.
July 4, 2012
Happy Independence Day!
Have you been to the Smithsonian in Washington and seen the original Old Glory that's preserved there? It's a moving experience, for sure. I love History.com and, in honor of today, here's a great video about Old Glory and the history behind our nation's flag…
Happy 4th of July, friends!
Happy 4th of July, friends!
