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Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig

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Feelin’ the Love

So, one of the most amazing things about writing is seeing other people get wrapped up in your work.  I love it when I get a ding from a friend online and read, "Hey, got any more ___" (fill in the blank).  It's just the most amazing thing  to see others not just willing to read what you wrote, but Continue Reading

Book Signing~

Every time I publish a book, friends and I go out to lunch for a "Book Signing."  This time, I came prepared. My friends!  From left to right.  Lupe, Glenda (her husband is where I got the name Verily for Noble Pursuits),  Teresa (my partner in so many "crimes") and me. Signing Lupe's Continue Reading

Craig Worrell: Sketchy Guy (Part 5)

Stay tuned at the end of the interview for more information on Craig, his website, and the blog where he showcases his recent work. What do you suggest to people who want to learn how to draw more accurately?  Are there any books you recommend?  Videos?  Online classes?  Correspondence Continue Reading

Craig Worrell: Interview (Part 4)

Now we're getting into the visual aspect of it all.  Let's SEE just what this guy is and who he admires.  Let's really rip the soul from his creativity and examine it... umm no.... let's not and let's not say we did.  That was just... well... Yeah.  How about a nice simple question like, who his Continue Reading

Craig Worrell: Interview (Part 3)

Oh, we're gettin' to the good stuff.  The nitty gritty, and I think that's appropriate.  After all, life in medieval times was very nitty (lice) and gritty (grime).  It works.  Just sayin', but it works.  Onto the interesting stuff! What kinds of things do you enjoy drawing most?  (Portraits, Continue Reading

Craig Worrell: Interview (Part 2)

Well, after reading that his friend calls him an illustrationIST, I felt a little guilty using the "tor" so I went for both.  That way, everyone is happy... or no one is.  I'm good either way.  I think I got gypped by the way.  I doodled... and I can't draw a crooked line! When did you start Continue Reading

Craig Worrell: Illustrator (Part 1)

Last September, I got a phone call.  Now, anyone who knows me knows how much I love the phone.  *cough*  Picture it.  Ethan is trying to convince me he's paying close attention to his math book while Wall-E plays in the background.  Andra is STILL clearing the counters from lunch, and Lorna is... Continue Reading

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It's her last Christmas with her favorite person i It's her last Christmas with her favorite person in the world. All he wants for Christmas? A second-chance romance between Joanie and Jesus... oh, and Geoff. Simple, right? But how do you tell a man like Uncle Bud it can't be done? You don't. You trust Jesus and get to work. The first book in the Independence Islands: The Book Barrow, Christmas on Breakers Point is available in print, Kindle (and Kindle Unlimited), and audiobook (listen free on YouTube. Search Christa DelSorbo). https://amzn.to/3ReBgrr #affiliatelink
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He's the world's most recent billionaire. She's ju He's the world's most recent billionaire. She's just glad he lives on the other side of the world. Their "paper marriage" makes both their lives easier. Until he shows up on her... um, that is HIS doorstep, injured and with his net worth significantly reduced. She doesn't trust men. He's sick to death of fawning women. And now they're stranded together in the family mansion alone. Mostly. There is the cat. Zyrtec.
Book two of the Independence Islands: The Book Barrow series, Dual Power of Convenience includes a contemporary marriage of convenience combined with a semi billionaire romance. Available in print, on Kindle (and Kindle Unlimited), as well as audio (which is also free on YouTube on Christa DelSorbo's channel). https://amzn.to/3SDXwvd #affiliatelink
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She just wants a chance to film helping restore th She just wants a chance to film helping restore the islands in the wake of a hurricane. He just wants to keep his job when the islanders find out they're going to be on TV. This loathe to love romance includes a found dog, a found family, and a bit of a mystery, too. Book four of the Independence Islands: The Book Barrow series, Flipping Hearts is available in print, on Kindle (and Kindle Unlimited), as well as audio (which is also free on YouTube on Christa DelSorbo's channel). https://amzn.to/3R6OcQ6 #Affiliatelink
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It's bad enough to discover that someone murdered It's bad enough to discover that someone murdered your wife, but it's even worse not to know if you killed her. Simon doesn't remember, and the police don't believe him when he says he couldn't have done it. "I just know" doesn't cut it.
Book three of the Sight Unseen Series, Ties That Blind throws Ella, Vikki, and Simon into a race to prove his innocence and discover just what happened to them before things become deadly. Check it out in print or Kindle/Kindle Unlimited : https://amzn.to/44qJEHc
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Bible Study can be life changing. Just ask Bentley Bible Study can be life changing. Just ask Bentley. Okay, so maybe her conclusions about how we glorify God might be a bit extreme, but no one can argue that it worked out well for her. Proposing to a guy she's not in love with (yet!)? Not easy, but no one said living to the glory of God would be easy, right?
Book one in the Marriages of Conviction series, Blessing Bentley explores one woman's approach to a happy marriage--start with God!
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Bible Study can be life changing. Just ask Bentley Bible Study can be life changing. Just ask Bentley. Okay, so maybe her conclusions about how we glorify God might be a bit extreme, but no one can argue that it worked out well for her. Proposing to a guy she's not in love with (yet!)? Not easy, but no one said living to the glory of God would be easy, right?
Book one in the Marriages of Conviction series, Blessing Bentley explores one woman's approach to a happy marriage--start with God!
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Reposted from @authorjoycrain Culture runs deep—an Reposted from @authorjoycrain Culture runs deep—and so do the ways we define family. 🌏✨

When looking at child welfare globally, a question that often comes up is why domestic adoption has historically faced unique hurdles in many traditional Asian communities. It’s a complex topic rooted in history, philosophy, and deeply ingrained societal structures rather than a lack of compassion.
Here are a few key reasons behind the traditional stigma:

The Weight of Lineage: In Confucian-influenced societies, identity and duty are heavily tied to ancestral bloodlines. Traditionally, the sacred responsibility of honoring ancestors was believed to belong strictly to biological heirs.

The 'Secret' Adoption: Because of the intense societal pressure to maintain a biological lineage, families who did adopt historically hid it—sometimes moving away or faking pregnancies to protect the child and the family from being treated differently by the community.

Legal Hurdles: In some countries laws heavily favor biological parents over the state make permanent domestic adoption incredibly difficult, leaving many children in institutional care rather than foster homes.

The Narrative is Shifting. ⏳
Younger generations, diaspora communities, and changing global policies are actively rewriting these scripts. The definition of family is expanding past DNA, focusing instead on love, choice, and creating safe spaces for children to thrive.

Let’s talk in the comments: How has your cultural background shaped the way you view adoption and family building? 👇💭

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