Forgiveness is an underlying theme in Chain of Mercy as each of the main characters struggles with one aspect of it. The hero, Richard Brooks, cannot accept forgiveness. The heroine, Sheila Peterson, doesn’t realize that what she has done requires forgiveness. And a third main character, Meghan Keene, refuses to forgive. Matthew West wrote the song Forgiveness based upon a …
Porgy & Bess – A Stirring Presentation
Before attending the show last night, I knew nothing about The Gershwins’ Porgy and Bess. I didn’t know the story, and I was unfamiliar with the music. The musical had never been on my radar before. Well, it is now. The story takes place in the early 1920’s in the fictitious Catfish Row (Charleston, South Carolina). It’s about a disabled …
Why I Write Christian Fiction
Why do I write Christian fiction? Well, the quick answer is, “Why not?” I’m a Christian who writes, so why not write Christian fiction? Perhaps I should back up a little bit, though, and define what I mean by Christian fiction. A lot of people get bent out of shape with the label (I say, get over it. The label …
AXIS Dance Company at the Ordway
I’ll preface this review by saying that the extent of my dance knowledge doesn’t go beyond watching theatrical musicals or Dancing With the Stars, so you can take this review for what it’s worth. I attended the AXIS Dance Company performance at the Ordway with my daughter, both of us filled with high hopes of seeing an inspiring performance. AXIS …
Chain of Mercy Playlist – Song #1
Music has always been a big part of my life, having grown up in a family that has often sung together. My parents would even sing duets when we’d go on day driving trips. Now, I have a daughter who’s a vocal performance major. Music keeps playing on. So, it’s no surprise that each of my novels has its own …
Teaser Tuesday
Woo hoo! I’ve seen the final version of my front cover and have been given permission to share it with you! So … Da da da da da da daaaa Here it is … What do you think? Yeah, yeah, I know, it’s a bit of a tease, but I promise to show you the entire cover soon. I blame …
Wish I Could Show You…
Last Wednesday, I got a sneak peek of my cover for Chain of Mercy. I wish I could show it to you! The talented designer from Winslet created a cover that shows just a snippet of the story, enough to make you wonder, “What happened?” Right now, he’s working on the back cover–no doubt it will be equally as beautiful! I admit, …
A Season of Lasts
To every thing there is a season, and a time for every purpose under the heaven… Ecclesiastes 3:1 With my oldest child about to graduate from college and the youngest from high school, this past school year has been a season of lasts. They’ve already had their last … Marching band event College Christmas concert High school holiday concert Jazz …
Novel Anticipation – March 2014
If you look at the listing of upcoming releases on the Family Fiction or the Soul Inspirationz sites, you’ll find there’s no shortage of books being released in March. A lot historical, Amish, sweet romance, and romantic suspense. Novels written by award-winning, best-selling, gifted authors. Exactly what the Christian fiction audience clamors for. I’m certain they’re all wonderful stories, but just …