Thank you! Those two words seem inadequate, but I doubt additional words would say it better, so I simply say, Thank You! Thank you, readers, for the overwhelming response to my post this past Tuesday. So many came running to help me–a nobody, really. Someone just singing the song God gave them to sing. It always amazes me when people …
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 …
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 …
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. …
Living Out Our Gratitude
Fluorescent light and a thump on the bed awake you. You blink, slowly bringing your child into focus. His eyes are wide with expectation. “Wake up! Santa came!” And though, as a teenager, he doesn’t believe in the Santa of the red hat and white beard anymore, Santa’s spirit is very much alive. You shoo your teen from the room …
A Novel Christmas List – My Friends from Inkspirational Messages!
This is the post where I get to do some name-dropping. Yes, I know the authors of the books listed below, and they even know me! (Though, they might not admit to it.) One of the greatest blessings of being an author is befriending others who share my same passion–I love supporting them all! So, when you head to your local …
Happy Thanksgiving!
Shout for joy to the Lord, all the earth. Worship the Lord with gladness; come before him with joyful songs. Know that the Lord is God. It is he who made us, and we are his; we are his people, the sheep of his pasture. Enter his gates with thanksgiving and his courts with praise; give thanks to him and praise …
A Novel Christmas List – Especially for Guys
Now, don’t get me wrong. Just because I recommend these books for that special man in your life, doesn’t mean they won’t appeal to women. Personally, I tend to gravitate toward the male author voice, so these novels instantly catch my eye. So, ladies, go ahead and purchase these books for your guy, but I give you permission to read …
A Thread of Hope
This past weekend I received one more “No” to add to my Rejection Collection. (sigh) It’s never easy to hear no when your dreams are attached to it, even though it was a very kind no, and it did offer a thread of hope. But on that day, the thread seemed awfully weak and appeared to be fraying. So, I …
Stranded on a Deserted Island
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what three books would you want to have with you? The Bible (that goes without saying) Jane Eyre by Charlotte Bronte A Voice in the Wind by Francine Rivers What three movies would you want to have? (Imagine, being stranded on an island and having a TV & DVD player!) The Avengers …