For me, one of the best things about the Christmas season is the music. I love the big choir church hymns and the latest rocker versions. Now I do have my favorites, several from years ago, and a few more recently. They all succeed in one very important thing: pointing to Christ, reminding me He’s the reason for our celebration. …
A Christmas Smorgasbord of Novels, Part Four
And finally, one last post spotlighting novels that would make excellent gifts. Below you’ll find Women’s Fiction, Legal Fiction, and Romance. Women’s Fiction LOST AND FOUND by Ginny Yttrup – Last year Ginny Yttrup proved her literary talent with her debut award-winning novel, Words. Her follow-up Lost and Found, about a woman who feels inadequate and allows others to control …
A Christmas Smorgasbord of Novels, Part Two
Hopefully, in Part One you found a title or two that satisfied your taste. And today I’m offering a taste of more excellent novels from even more genres. Make sure you stop by next Tuesday, December 4, for additional recommendations. Romance: MY STUBBORN HEART by Becky Wade – Not your typical romance. I love the authentic characters in this novel! …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Yes, I know Thanksgiving is a week away, but let’s face it, I’m not going to be blogging on Thanksgiving Day, and, chances are, you’re not going to be reading blogs. I know I won’t be. As a matter of fact, I plan on taking a blogging break next week so I can focus on more important things, like family. …
And the Wait Begins …
It’s the season for waiting… Waiting for Thanksgiving, Day-after-Thanksgiving Shopping, Christmas… But for writers, we have a different kind of waiting. Many of us have recently returned from writing conferences full of good news that proposal / chapters / full manuscripts have been requested. We’ve spent days, weeks, months perfecting our works so that the agents / editors see us …
Hot Dish Thursday
What’s a hot dish you ask? Well, if you’re asking that question, you likely don’t live in Minnesota where hot dishes are a staple at all potlucks and many family dinners. A hot dish is created by using a mish-mash of ingredients. Cream of xxxx soups are often involved, as is hamburger, noodles, chicken, rice, veggies, tuna … well, you …