Some have asked the"song-spiration" for the title of the series Ballads from the Hearth. I chose that series title not because it has a "lovely" sound but because it so perfectly describes what comes to mind when I think of these ballad-inspired novels. My father sang these--often sitting on Continue Reading
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Devotionals Are the Pits
I've shared pictures of my personal devotional journal for some time now, but I'm sure over the past few months, some have noticed a decided absence in posts. There's a reason. They became incredibly personal. Part of it is pride, I'm sure, but a lot of it is just that not everything should be Continue Reading
A “The Vintage Wren” teaser…
Snicker. Continue Reading
Giddy Much?
So last night I was at Denny's, working on the notes so I could start Ante Up! today, when I typed out the ideas for the last scene. Even as I typed, I found myself cheering and laughing inside--almost shaking with excitement. then I heard me say this: (please excuse the "road noise". I was Continue Reading
Sister Fix: or how to complicate life
First Annual Sister Fix Trip! Well, it's been one of those weeks. I left Ridgecrest early EARLY Wednesday morning and boarded a plane for Dallas. My sister (you know, the one I hadn't sen in 20 years before we met up in July) met me there and drove me to my birth town--Duncan, Oklahoma. There we Continue Reading
Why I Despise Memes & Quotes Against Religion
(and why I think God does, too!) WHAT? Bear with me. I can't be the only one who has seen Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, Pinterest, or a blog with a meme or quote image like ---> that one. It's so pretty. It sounds so spiritual and deep. It sounds so anti-formulaic. There's just Continue Reading
I’m a Liar (And 5 other confessions while I’m at it)
I've always said that I don't have writer's block. Lie from the pit. The problem is, I didn't know it until I was talking to an author friend, Vikki Kestell about how I can't start a book without a title. Can't write. What's that called? Yeah. Writer's Block. It's real, folks. I just Continue Reading
Thursday’s Winner!
Sorry I didn't get to this last night. Laptop died before I left the L.A. area, so I had to do it this morning. Lana B! You're the winner. So happy to see your name. That made me smile. Continue Reading
Wednesday’s Winner
Phyllis! Congratulations. I've emailed you. Have a lovely rest of your Wednesday and a great Thursday. Continue Reading
Little Blessings
Sitting in the waiting room at Urgent Care. Andra, #7 daughter, jumped to get a ball in the volleyball tournament and the opposing team had feet under the net...tripped. Bam. Down she went. Coach suspects a broken ankle. We'll see. Meanwhile, I was going to upload this last night and didn't Continue Reading
When Scripture Fits Your Life
Funny how you can start reading Scripture and see those same themes in things you've been writing. The whole proving and feeling stupid thing fits so well with Tony in Highlands. Wow. Continue Reading
Inspiration at a Hair Salon? Is No Place Safe?
Note: links are likely affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you. Inspiration: It started with a joke about how I couldn't afford to die. I'd be 132 years old just sitting at a typewriter--a skeleton--and working feverishly (do bones get fevered?) to Continue Reading
