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February 13, 2012
Monday Meditations: Missing the Miracles
Last week a writing friend of mine when through a family crisis. Her granddaughter was born and almost immediately labeled as having serious issues. An undefined syndrome that the coming days and countless doctors would surely confirm as they examined this tiny baby. My friend quickly asked for prayer.
My heart broke for them.
A time of joy had been clouded with the unknown...an unknown that
My heart broke for them.
A time of joy had been clouded with the unknown...an unknown that
February 10, 2012
Three Reasons I Chose a Legal Setting for my Characters in Cherry Blossom Capers
One of the lessons I learned early as a writer was to write what I know. That's why my first heroine had the name Dani, lived in Lincoln, NE, and worked at a TV station. That's why my second hero and heroine were based on my grandparents and their love story in my hometown of North Platte, NE. That's also why Ciara Turner, the heroine of Dying for Love in Cherry Blossom Capers, is an attorney
February 9, 2012
Blue Moon Bay
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing Blue Moon Bay Bethany House (February 1, 2012) by Lisa Wingate
I love Lisa's books. Her Daily, Texas series was brilliantly funny and romantic. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to enjoy Blue Moon Bay yet. As soon as it moves from the top of my to be read pile to the read shelf, I'll let you know what I think of this book
I love Lisa's books. Her Daily, Texas series was brilliantly funny and romantic. Unfortunately, I haven't had time to enjoy Blue Moon Bay yet. As soon as it moves from the top of my to be read pile to the read shelf, I'll let you know what I think of this book
February 7, 2012
The Jerk Magnet Review
When this book arrived at our house, my daughter scooped it up immediately. A day later she returned with it and plea for the next book. Melody Carlson is quickly becoming one of her favorite authors.
Here's more from my daughter:
What if beauty is more than just skin deep?
Chelsea Martin is a teenager who blends in and is tired of it. She wants to be noticed, but isn't sure how to make
Here's more from my daughter:
What if beauty is more than just skin deep?
Chelsea Martin is a teenager who blends in and is tired of it. She wants to be noticed, but isn't sure how to make
February 6, 2012
Fun Photos from writing
Someone needed some photos of me at booksigning events. So here are a few fun ones. Hmm, I'm wearing that same jacket today!
With a reader at Christian Book Expo
With a reader at booksigning
Booksigning after the month I had two books and a baby. With Colleen Coble and Robin Jones Gunn
Right after I won the Carol Award in 2008
With a reader at Christian Book Expo
With a reader at booksigning
Booksigning after the month I had two books and a baby. With Colleen Coble and Robin Jones Gunn
Right after I won the Carol Award in 2008
Anybody else watch the Super Bowl last night? It was so f...
Anybody else watch the Super Bowl last night? It was so fun to watch one of the guys my brothers grew up with catch a Super Bowl pass for a touchdown. Go, Danny!
And in the spirit of winning, random.org selected the four winners of the books I was giving away Friday. There were 41 comments, so I added one of my latest release Cherry Blossom Capers to the mix. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I
And in the spirit of winning, random.org selected the four winners of the books I was giving away Friday. There were 41 comments, so I added one of my latest release Cherry Blossom Capers to the mix. Thanks to everyone who stopped by. I
February 3, 2012
Three books you should add to your reading lists...giveaways!
Yesterday, I was looking through my bookshelves and realized I ended up with multiple copies of a few books that I really enjoyed. Either the winner didn't claim them or I didn't realize I had multiple copies. So today...with cold winter nights perfect for reading and spring breaks coming up soon, I want to give you an opportunity to get some new reading material. These book are wonderful and a
February 1, 2012
In Too Deep Review
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing In Too Deep Bethany House (February 1, 2012) by Mary Connealy
Each time I think Mary Connealy can't possibly find another plausible reason to have two people hoisted into an arranged marriage I'm wrong. And there are always kids to add to the fun and chaos. This time, Ethan Kincaid wakes up one morning a bachelor and goes
Each time I think Mary Connealy can't possibly find another plausible reason to have two people hoisted into an arranged marriage I'm wrong. And there are always kids to add to the fun and chaos. This time, Ethan Kincaid wakes up one morning a bachelor and goes
January 30, 2012
Do you let God use your pain?
Last week, in addition to containing our anniversary -- Yeah!, contains the anniversary of our first miscarriage. The two are tied together in many ways. The first year after the miscarriage the grief pulled my under. The second year I still felt it. By this year, a part of me spent the week wondering what that child would have been like. What he or she would have added to our family. But I also
January 27, 2012
Looking for an alternative to Twilight?
Today, I'm delighted to introduce you to my friend Heather Burch. Isn't that cover incredible? It's for her debut YA novel, Halflings. I got to know her through first time orientation for the ACFW conference last year. Then I got to spend time with her at the conference. I was delighted to win a basket she donated for the silent auction. And part of that is the copy of her book which is winging
