My second book in Guidepost’s Secrets from Grandma’s Attic series came out this month. I had so much fun researching and writing this story. For the historical mystery in this book, I latched on to a fact from a previous …
Back to Boston
We’ve been to Boston many time, but it is fitting that we were in Boston this week as we celebrated our country’s birthday. After all, it was the scene of so many events of the revolutionary era—and home to so many of the …
A Quick Trip to Boston
When my husband got asked to speak in Boston I jumped at the chance to tag along. Not only do we love the city, but we love getting to spend time with our daughter who lives there. The trip started with checking in …
History + Biography + Literature + Christian Living
I’m not sure I’ve ever read a book that combines so many of the disciplines I love into one work. If you are like me and enjoy any or all of the above—or simply love the works of J.R.R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, then you need …
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Details from the Past
I know this makes me sound like an old lady, but lately I’ve been realizing how many things have fundamentally changed over my 50-odd years on this earth. Although I truly think my interest is not nostalgia but …
Savannah
When we first visited Savannah to celebrate our 25th wedding anniversary, back in 2012, we had no idea that life would bring us back to the city on a regular basis through Jeff’s work. Which has been awesome. I love visiting …
Uncurated Research
Last week, I got to experience something I haven’t before—I got to sift through a pile of uncurated documents and photos. ‘Uncurated?” Some of you might be asking. “What does that even …
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 …
Scotland Trip Recap: Week 2
Our second week in Scotland was spent mainly in Edinburgh, in an adorable flat in a fabulous central location, right in the heart of Old Town. Of course that meant we had to walk up steep stairs to get to the places we wanted …
Scotland Trip Recap: Week 1
We are home from Scotland! I know many of you were following along on Facebook or Instagram, but what I posted each day was just a snippet! Today I’ll run through the highlights of the first week. Two weeks from today I’ll …