I received a few Amazon cards for my birthday recently, and while I did spend part of those on a new lap desk for my office, the rest I dedicated to books! And not just any books. Recent releases I feared I wouldn’t get to …
My New Favorite Task/Calendar App
I like lists and calendars, schedules and systems. Well over 10 years ago, after I decided I liked having a calendar and to list in my digital pocket, I subscribed to a productivity/task app new to the scene. It was based on …
February Reads
Finishing up revisions on Hidden Riches, due out in November, put a damper on my reading time this month. And the short month itself didn’t help matters. I’m currently in the middle of several books, but here are the few I …
Birthday Weather Blues
I can remember in my younger years thinking, “I have a February birthday, so I should get some snow.” Of course, growing up in Texas meant days at the end of February often felt more like spring than winter. Which totally …
A Quick Trip to Charleston
Months ago we made plans for me to accompany Jeff on a business trip to South Carolina—and to stay a couple of extra days in Charleston. We've been there a couple of times before, always on business. And, I confess, since …
Secrets from Grandma’s Attic Update
If you receive my newsletter (if you don’t, sign up on the sidebar!), you probably already know that I’ve signed a contract to write another book in Guideposts’ Secrets from Grandma’s Attic series. It was a joyful surprise at …
Cover Reveal x2!
As you know, I’m re-releasing my Anne Mateer books under my real name—D’Ann Mateer. Same books, new author name, new covers. I’m so excited to share the next two with you, both designed by author extraordinaire, …
January Reads
Ah, January. Hunkering down on cold days and reading in front of the fire or cuddled up beneath the covers in bed. And some good books filled those warm reading times! (Be aware that not all of these are Christian …
A Quick Read through the Bible
Have you ever done a quick read through the Bible? Genesis to Revelation in just a few months? That might sound daunting, but I can attest to the fact that it can also be an amazing adventure with the Lord. I first did …
The Stories in Old Books
From Inspired by Life . . . and Fiction this week: As you know, I’ve been cataloguing the books in my library. I got about half done via barcode, but the other half? Too old for barcodes! So I’ve been inputting them …