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September 27, 2010
Formula for Danger
Have a little free time this week? Why not curl up with the new book from my friend Camy Tang, Formula for Danger … here's a little teaser.
HER LIFE WAS ON THE LINE
Someone wants dermatologist Rachel Grant's latest research, and they'll do anything to get it. Including trashing the plants needed for her breakthrough scar-reducing cream—and trying to run Rachel down. Desperate for help, she turns to Edward Villa, the only man she trusts. But the greenhouse owner knows too much about Rachel's research, and now he's a target, too. Break-ins, muggings, murder…the would-be thief is getting desperate—and getting closer. Edward vows to protect Rachel at all costs. Yet with time ticking away, Edward knows they have to uncover the madman shadowing Rachel before their chance for a future is destroyed.
For more information please check out Camy's website at www.camytang.com and you can order the book at: http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/ASIN/0373444095/camysloft-20/
September 17, 2010
The House that Love Built
My friend Lyn Cote has a lovely new book out. Her books always include three elements: a strong heroine who is a passionate participant in her times, authentic historical detail and a multicultural cast of characters. To learn more, read on!
About the book
Struggling single mother Rosa Santos is deeply touched when volunteers band together to build her a home. With a waitressing job, community college and church, Rosa barely has time to help, let alone dream about a husband and father figure...
September 11, 2010
Planning Your Series
Want to write one book? How about three or more?
It's no secret that series books are favorites among both readers and writers. Readers anticipate spending more time with people and places they've grown to love, eagerly awaiting the newest installment of a beloved series. Midnight release parties and advance sales herald these new editions. Writers enjoy developing deeper story lines for their characters and turning what might have been an 80,000 word book into a fuller, meatier 250,000+ word ...
August 1, 2010
Snuggles, Not Struggles
Reading to our kids is something most moms love to do with little ones. But the fun doesn't have to stop as they get older …
As little girls, most of us played house, corralled a friend to be the "husband" in a mock wedding ceremony and then, later, pretended that our dolls were our children. The dolls, of course, were almost all female and did exactly what we told them to do. Imagine our shock and surprise years later as grown-up women in real households with daughters who not only don't do a...
June 30, 2010
The Hill
I'm so very proud to share a devotional by my daughter, Elizabeth, who is both lovely and wise beyond her years.
Recently I was on a run through a forest on a rough trail when the path took me up a narrow, steep incline that was almost vertical. As I ran, trying to keep up the pace, I knew that it was critical for my feet to fall in exactly the right places and for me to keep my footing or I would fall down the incline and have to start all over again. My brother, who was running with me...
June 1, 2010
Breath of Life
So often I find myself asking for peace, for calm, for a removal of difficult situations and circumstances. But that's where God teaches me to rely on Him …
We were a family in disarray, like a loosely held bunch of pickup sticks when the hand that has clasped them lets go. Our young daughter was seriously ill – again. Months before she'd been rushed to Children's Hospital where, after 11 hours of constant asthma treatment, and a near miss admission to the ICU, her lungs finally broke open...
April 27, 2010
God used something unusual to get my attention about my soul: food
My doctor and I were shocked. I, a seemingly healthy, just-barely-middle aged woman, had a blocked artery. Then there were my blood profiles: both cholesterol and blood sugar too high. I determined to set things right, chopping veggies and putting them into baggies, adding salads to each night's downsized dinner. As the knife struck the cutting board, I heard the Holy Spirit murmur, It takes time and commitment to be healthy, doesn't it? I knew he wasn't just talking about my body. He was...
March 26, 2010
Jesus Our Passover
A gifted young writer, David Bejamin, reminds us to recognize and celebrate one of the most important prophecies regarding our Lord …
The Passover Seder (the word "Seder" means "order") is a celebration ordained by God to remember the deliverance of the Hebrew nation from slavery in Egypt. However, for a Messianic Jew like me, that is, a Jew who follows Jesus, this celebration takes on another meaning as well. For on this day we celebrate that not only did the Hebrews of old escape death but s...
March 25, 2010
Jesus our Passover
A gifted young writer, David Bejamin, reminds us to recognize and celebrate one of the most important prophecies regarding our Lord …
The Passover Seder (the word "Seder" means "order") is a celebration ordained by God to remember the deliverance of the Hebrew nation from slavery in Egypt. However, for a Messianic Jew like me, that is, a Jew who follows Jesus, this celebration takes on another meaning as well. For on this day we celebrate that not only did the Hebrews of old escape death but s...
March 15, 2010
Lexi's Soft Oatmeal Raisin Cookies
From my book Pièce de Résistance.
Gather together:
1 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
2 T vanilla
1 (3.5 ounce) package instant vanilla pudding mix
2 eggs
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
3 1/2 cups quick rolled oats
1 cup raisins (optional)
½ cup chopped, toasted walnuts (optional)
¼ cup cinnamon coffee flavoring syrup
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line cookie sheets with parchment paper. In a large mixing bowl ...
