It’s been a month, to say the least. But the silver lining of all the unexpected travel to Pennsylvania and the long holiday weekend has been reading time. I couldn’t quite wrap my mind around Christmas reading during the …
Advent Reading
This Sunday begins the celebration of Advent. While I don’t go to a church that specifically celebrates Advent, I do enjoy picking an Advent devotional each year to keep me focused on Christ at Christmas. This year …
Saying Goodbye
As you read this, we are on our way home from the East Coast, where we’ve traveled twice in the past two weeks. On Oct. 31 we got word that Jeff’s mother had passed away. While she hadn’t been in great health, the …
Hidden Riches Available!
I’m so excited to share with you that my book Hidden Riches, part of the Secrets From Grandma’s Attic series, is now available! I thought I’d answer some questions about purchasing the book and give you the official …
The Berkshires
While I miss my daughter living near us, one of the advantages of her living in Boston is getting to explore different areas when we visit. This fall, we went to the Berkshire Mountains in western Massachusetts, near the New …
October Reads
I can’t believe we are at the end of October! Of course I knew October would be a busy month with lots of travel and editing jobs. And in all of it, I never expected to get so many books read! But when they are good ones, you …
Back Yard Oasis
You might remember a post from a few weeks ago where I was waiting on several things to happen/get done. Two of the three are accomplished! And I have a date for the third! A ceiling fan isn't so exciting, but my new …
The Joy of Learning New Things
Do you remember the joy of finally leaning to ride a bike without training wheels? Or swimming across the pool for the first time? Or learning to read and finding a whole new world of books? We get to experience the joy …
Jesus, Love, and Tacos by Carrie Stephens
Y’all know non-fiction—especially Christian living non-fiction—is not really my go-to genre to read. Not that I don’t like it, I just need to know it’s worthwhile. And usually, for me, that means a Holy Spirit desire to pick …
Where Do Your Ideas Come From?
This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But …