3% Seems like a tiny number, doesn’t it? Think about it, if someone offered you 3% of their French silk pie, you wouldn’t feel too grateful. I know I wouldn’t. So, when Planned Parenthood (the United States’ largest abortion provider) announced that once again abortion accounted for only 3% of their service pie (see page 14 of their annual report–link …
Official Release Date!
I’m very excited to announce the official release date for my debut novel Chain of Mercy … April 8, 2014! No, that’s not a misprint … I said 2014. Whew. That means these next couple of months are going to be a bit crazy, but I’m not complaining. No, I’m abundantly blessed! Thank you all for your continued support. Can’t …
Anticipated Movie Releases in 2014
It’s no secret that my family loves going to movies. I love everything about it: the cozy chairs, the massive screen and surround sound, the popcorn, time with family, opportunity to sit back and relax with no interruptions. I enjoy looking ahead each year to see what the big screen will bring–and 2014 has some gems. I also find it …
Reinvigorating Retreat
Ahh, there’s nothing like a little retreat to rest the body and mind and reinvigorate the soul. And no, I’m not talking about withdrawing from enemy forces after a defeat … or maybe I am … But I digress. As I was saying, there’s nothing better to refresh ourselves than taking a day or two or more–preferably more!–to get away …
Top Posts in 2013
I find it interesting to look back over the year’s blog statistics. What resonates with readers (and what doesn’t) often surprises me and always teaches me something: Interviews and book giveaways are very popular The number of comments often doesn’t correlate with a post’s number of views Using a widely Googled term will draw in many readers who normally wouldn’t …
Exciting News!!!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just signed a four book contract with Winslet Press! Yes, after eight-plus years of writing and editing and learning and conferencing and pitching and hearing No, I finally got my Yes! Proof that it does pay to persevere. 🙂 As you can see, the family is excited as I am! We even did a …
Favorite Novels from 2013
According to my Goodreads records, I completed 104 novels in 2013. That’s down quite a bit from my 2012 total of 126, due mostly to the fact that I was more selective in 2013. I’ve decided time is too valuable to waste on a book that doesn’t interest me, so chances are my 2014 totals will be smaller yet. But, …
Have a Blessed New Year!
How are you spending the final minutes of 2013? With friends? Family? By yourself? Our celebration may look humdrum to others, but it’s a day our family anticipates each year. It’s a day we spend together–bowling and watching movies. As our children get older (21, 19, & 17), I realize that these times are to be cherished–it won’t be long …
Merry Christmas!
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6
10 Books That Made an Impact
This past week, I was tagged on Facebook and instructed to list ten books that have made an impact on my reading life. I dutifully answered the request and figured it would also make a perfect blog post for this busy time of year. 1. The Bible, of course. As a linear thinker, I really like reading a chronological version. …