Lessons from Lord of the Rings

For the past two weeks at Inkspirational Messages we’ve been sharing lessons we’ve learned from Lord of the Rings and other popular fantasy series. Today I’m talking about perseverance, how Frodo pressed on through impossible circumstances. https://inkspirationalmessages.com/a-lesson-in-perseverance-from-lotr/ I’d would love to hear if you have any favorite lessons learned from the LOTR series.

Another Easter Music Favorite

In my opinion, David Phelps has one of the most amazing voices ever. It has unmatched power, and he sings with such passion that he moves even the most stoic of listeners. “End of the Beginning” was the song that initially brought Phelps gift to my attention. This song, which gives a synopsis of Jesus’ life, is a great testimony–if …

Favorite Easter Hymns

I grew up in a very traditional church, in terms of worship. We followed the liturgy from the hymnal and sang three to four hymns every Sunday. To many, I know that sounds very boring, and yes there were plenty of times when the service was a yawner (to be fair, contemporary worship services have plenty of snooze-moments too, but …

CIR March Madness Blog Hop!

Welcome to Brenda Anderson Books and the Clean Indie Reads March Madness Blog Hop! What a fun opportunity for readers to discover new favorite authors, with around 40 participants in this hop! Plus, you have a chance to win the March Madness Book Bundle Grand Prize (see book prizes >here<) with each participating blogger giving away an ebook! Please check out …

Celebrating 5 Years With the Inkspers

I’m over at Inkspirational Messages today as we’re celebrating our Five Year Anniversary! Wow, it’s hard to believe that the Inkspers have been together that long! https://inkspirationalmessages.com/still-riding-the-roller-coaster/ We’re also offering a giveaway–an Inksper mug plus a surprise bundle of books–but the contest ends today, Friday, March 13, 2015! So, hurry on over to Inkspirational Messages to enter!

Misperception

Last week I was fortunate to escape home to spend five days at a quiet writing retreat. All by myself! For a writer on deadline, it was perfect. I spent the time editing my next release, Memory Box Secrets, having received full manuscript critiques from my critique partners. (I’m interrupting this post to say I have The Best critique partners. Period. Thank you, …