My husband often listens to Ferguson Sinclair podcasts. Dr. Sinclair is a Scottish theologian. Recently Jeff told me to listen to a short piece Dr. Sinclair did on John Wesley’s Covenant Prayer, which has been used at New …
New Glasses, Clear Computer
You might remember that last year about this time I was devastated to learn that cataract surgery wouldn’t cure my eyesight woes as I had been told by doctors for more than thirty years. You might also remember that I …
Our Gracious God
Earlier this year, I read about Dani Pettrey’s Writers at the Well retreat in Texas, and my spirit stirred. My prayer for 2024 has been to establish myself in the writing community again. To renew old relationships and make …
A Dream Come True
Yes, my girlhood dream was to write fiction. And I do. But somewhere in the back of my mind, the dream was also to own a bookstore. Of course, then I worked in a bookstore during college. Not as glamorous as the idea of …
Backyard Days
I’m not an outdoorsy girl by any means, but I love my backyard. Not becuase it’s beautiful. And not because there is any gardening to do—it’s just grass—I simpy the cozy space and the peace it provides. Because we are on …
Meet Author Stephanie King
I’m here with another author interview—and another debut author as well! Meet my friend Stephanie King. Stephanie and I met At the ACFW Conference in 2023. We were on the same flight and I heard her say she was heading …
ACFW Conference 2024
Last year I attended the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) conference for the first time in many years. And while I loved my time there, I also felt a bit on the outside. So many new people. So many long-time friends …
A Short Story Collection
What fun it has been to collaborate with some amazing authors and be able to present to you this short story anthology, The Jeweler's Heart. In The Jeweler’s Heart, each story centers around a gemstone--all of which …
Meet Author Katlyn Bates
Hey friends!I’m starting up a new occasional series of posts where I introduce you to an author friend of mine! Some you will have read before. Others you won’t already know, which is why I want to highlight them.I’m starting …
Research Mode
I’m currently researching the possibility of a project so I thought I'd pull back the curtain and let you see a bit of my process.I say possibility because as interesting as the history is, I’m not sure yet if I can make it …