Only Five Days Until Memory Box Secrets’ Official Release! If I knew then what I know now, Memory Box Secrets never would have been written. Still, of all the books I’ve written, it probably tells my favorite story. Goes to show that not knowing everything about the craft at once can be a good thing. Prevailing wisdom says that while …
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 …
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, …
Cornerstone – Pieces of Granite Playlist
We live in a society where independence and self-sufficiency are highly-valued, which is great, but that also makes it easy for us to forget that Christ is our cornerstone. He is our foundation. He is our strength, and we need to rest in Him. I love the simple message in this song, Cornerstone. Christ alone is our cornerstone, and He is …
WORN – Pieces of Granite Playlist
Being a mother is incredibly rewarding. It can also be incredibly tiring. Can I get an Amen!? My husband and I had three kids within three and a half years. Crazy, I know! And when our youngest was only one, my husband got a new job in a city 200+ miles away. So, he moved out of our house and into his …
STAY – Pieces of Granite Playlist
In Pieces of Granite, the hero’s [Jerry’s] greatest fear is that his wife [Debbie] will leave him. Like most fears, it’s brought on by experience as almost everyone he’s loved in his life has abandoned him. So, when I heard the song “STAY” by Tenth Avenue North, I knew this would be Jerry’s song. I love the passion in the lyrics and …
What It Means To Be Loved – Pieces of Granite Playlist
Early on in Pieces of Granite, Debbie and Jerry receive the news that their unborn baby has Down syndrome. “What It Means To Be Loved” by Mark Schultz offers hope for those tough times and helps you realize how very precious and perfect every life is. Pieces of Granite available at: Amazon | B&N | BAM
Heart-Stopping Numbers
I don’t like to make waves. Typical for a Minnesotan, I suppose. I’m also a very poor debater, so I don’t speak out a lot on push-button issues, though I do have an opinion. But today’s a day I can’t keep quiet. Forty-two years after the passing of Roe v. Wade, and my heart still breaks. As I said, I …
2015 Movie Anticipation
After I had this post written & prepared, my husband reminded me that I promised Part 2 of my novel anticipation post today. Oops! Hopefully you won’t mind waiting until Tuesday the 20th for the rest of my novel list. Once again, several movies make my can’t-wait-to-see list. Of course, that doesn’t necessarily mean they’ll all pass muster. Last …