I almost didn't get this week's special up. Why? I'll tell you. Coke. It isn't my friend. Not this week, anyway. *shhh... don't cry Coke. I'll love you tomorrow. I promise* Note: Links in this post may be affiliate links and as such, I may receive a small commission at no extra expense Continue Reading
5 Reasons Workouts Stink (or something like that)
I promised a while back to write a bit about my gym journey, and I'm here to do it with why workouts stink. Literally. Look, I'm not a huge fan of the gym. Never have been. Probably never will be. I've reconciled myself to this. In fact, instead of having a goal of "loving workouts more than Continue Reading
A Rebel in the Making: My Father’s Influence
Anyone who knows my father knows that "rebel" sounds incongruous with his strict rules and expectations. When other kids wore blue jeans, t-shirts, and "sneakers," my siblings wore leather soled shoes, slacks (for the boys), buttoned up shirts, or dresses (my sister). The boys had crew cuts when Continue Reading
Hold Me Close: A book review
Hold Me Close--what a fun title! Why? Well, unlike in most historical romance, Hold Me Close doesn't have a romantic significance. Okay, maybe I am wrong. You see, "hold me close" in this sense signifies one character's desire for the Lord to "hold her close" and keep her from wandering from Him. Continue Reading
Aggie’s Inspiration
What is it? Many have asked if Aggie's story is "autobiographical." While not really, some things in my life were definitely included in the book. But one question/statement alone was Aggie's inspiration. Links in this post may be affiliates that provide a small commission at no extra Continue Reading
I Spot Spotify: playlists and cool stuff!
So I have a lovely online friend who is all hip to the cool new stuff--you know, like Spotify. That's my way of saying she knows what's out there and I'm an old geezer. She asked if I had it. I said, "Um... probably not?" That would be because I had no clue what she was talking about! I'll admit. Continue Reading
The Quick and Dirty Guide to Easy Book Reviews
We've all seen them. Internet memes urging you to leave book reviews. (Note: links in this post may be affiliate links and as such, I may receive a small commission from them at no extra expense to you. Thank you!) Memes say things like, "Feed an author. Leave a review" or "Help an author. Continue Reading
The Shape of Mercy: a book review
The Shape of Mercy by Susan Meissner is one of my most favorite books. Before reading Ms. Meissner's contemporary-woven-with-historical novels, I didn't care much for books that did that. In particular, one by Siri Mitchell had completely turned me off of the idea and mostly because she did a Continue Reading
Lady in Waiting: a book review
Lady in Waiting by Susan Meissner is one of the first historical-combined-with-contemporary books that I actually liked. The book became one of my favorites. (I originally wrote this review back in 2011 and have revised it for this post. It also contains affiliate links which provide Continue Reading
No Matter What Happens This Series Won’t End!
I had a plan for The Agency Files. Three books. But book three had too much happening to wrap up completely, and I had this character from another book that needed resolution. So, I decided on a fourth book. A Forgotten Truth. There. All done. Right? Nope. This series won't end! (Links in Continue Reading
King Arthur: The Arthurian Legends Rewritten
Knights and castles. Ladies in waiting. Arthur, Guinevere, and Lancelot. The stories of romance and chivalry. I always hated them. I considered Guinevere a spoiled shameless woman; Lancelot, a peacock masquerading as a man; and Arthur, not worthy of his title of king. Jousting doesn't thrill Continue Reading
Because She’s Mibs
The tune of "Because He Lives" wafts through the room as my brain tries to parody the title with "Because She's Mibs." Can't you hear it, "... she will sing tomorrow. Because she's Mibs--her song is long! Because she kno-ooh-oohws, He holds the future!" Right? All through the Aggie Continue Reading
