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
General Information
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
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
Lessons on the Airplane
One of the things that many people requested on the reader survey was a devotional. I thought about it and at first, I was certain that it wouldn't work. I don't really have time to add something else to my plate. But then I was up in North Carolina at my writer's retreat. For those who didn't Continue Reading
A Day in My Life: Friday
Ooooh boy. Ever have a day when you spin your wheels... indefinitely? Then, miraculously (because God is Who He is), at the end of the day, all that spinning managed to get the work done? Yeah--one of those Woke up late, forgot to eat breakfast, and Lorna (#7 daughter) came home from Continue Reading
A Day in My Life: Thursday
Well, today went pretty much as planned. Those are rare, no? Well, they are in my life. Of course, it helped that I didn't have a busy day planned. My goals for the day were as follows: Get scrip cards (check!) Finish gifts for retreat ladies. (check!) Plan menu for while I'm Continue Reading
A Day in My Life: Wednesday
Sorry... this is a bit late. Last night at about midnight, I lost Internet access. UGH. So, I found myself just working and not worrying about it. The theme for the week continues, no? Okay, so the obvious. Got up, got dressed, ate, made the bed--all that jazz. Then I started editing--made Continue Reading
5 Things I Hate about Writing (Number 4 is the worst)
What, you thought it was all roses and ink stains? HA! Dream on! Okay, so writing is pretty awesome. I'm not going to pretend it isn't. I love it. Always have. I've "written" stories in my head since I was old enough to think coherently--or at least I thought I was coherent, and I'd Continue Reading
