Perfect entertainment for the holiday weekend, the new release Lion of Babylon by Davis Bunn, reads like a Hollywood blockbuster. The story kept me on the edge of my seat from beginning to end. If you need some excitement for your summer travels–look no further. Here is the basic plot summary, courtesy of Bethany House: … Read More
My kids and I wandered into the fiction section at the bookstore, attracted by the bright cover art and the promise of good stories. I noticed that my two kids (I have one boy and one girl) went to different areas of the shelves. “Show me which covers you like the best,” I suggested. Without hesitation, … Read More
Writers spend a lot of time staring at a computer screen. Waaaaaaay too much time. We research on the internet, we write, we edit, we network, and then we write some more. It’s good for us to get out in the sunlight once in awhile. This week, I’ve traveled from my home in Oregon up … Read More
What’s the only thing worse than being a divorced woman in 1831? How about being a twice-divorced woman? Delia Parr explores this intriguing plot line in her newest novel, Hidden Affections. After being scammed and then divorced by one man, Anabelle Tyler seeks a fresh start only to be forced into a marriage with an … Read More
Many friends have asked why I haven’t said much about my books lately. Part of that is intentional–now that I am working with an agent and am negotiating with publishing houses, I know professional eyes are watching. There’s nothing like knowing people are observing you to make you want to be (at least pretend to … Read More
I am a goal setter. I make plans. I have dreams. I also have pets. Pets are natural plan interrupters. Goal-re-setters. My cats and foster puppy can’t seem to understand the concept of working on a laptop. They think laps are meant for them. Why do humans need a laptop when they have a perfectly … Read More
From the moment I picked up my 11-year-old son from school, I knew something was up. “I’ve got to find my 3-DS,” he panted. “They’re doing a special internet update at 6 o’clock!” After a frenzied search of his room, and a little help from the dog (“find it girl!”), the game system was located. … Read More
Writing historical fiction can be challenging. How do you write a scene in a prohibition-era soda fountain (for my up-coming novel, Mistaken) if you’ve never tried a cherry phosphate and can’t even imagine why anyone would order something called an “egg cream?” The answer? A road trip that involved consuming more calories than anyone should–all in the … Read More
Today’s book pick needs to be in the hands of every Christian teenage girl and every young single woman–it is the book that I wish I’d had back when I was single. Praying for Your Future Husband: Preparing Your Heart for His by Robin Jones Gunn and Tricia Goyer is a remarkable mixture of pragmatic advice, heart-gripping personal … Read More
It’s a gorgeous day here in the Pacific Northwest–the kind that makes me long for one of two things: a road trip or an afternoon sitting in the sun with a good novel. Today’s book pick fulfills both of those dreams. Author Sherry Kyle has served up a delightful story with her debut novel, Delivered … Read More