I’m running around today, finishing all those last minute details before flying out tomorrow to attend the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference. This is my second year attending the conference. To keep my nerves in check, I keep reminding myself of the amazing things that happened last year. I kept my expectations low, but God blew my … Read More
Okay writers (and wanna-be writers), time to ‘fess up. What lies do you tell yourself that keep you from writing? The other day, I was listening to my MP3 recordings of workshops from the 2009 Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference, and I discovered a true gem. Author Joseph Bentz presented a workshop that he called, “Overcoming … Read More
My cats were quietly snoozing nearby when I checked my e-mail yesterday. In my inbox I found a pleasant note from the manuscript submission coordinator of the Mount Hermon Christian Writer’s Conference. She was informing me that my manuscripts had arrived and that I still have twelve days to relax before the conference begins. At first … Read More
Still looking for free e-book bargains? Another of my favorite books is being offered for free on Amazon (kindle) this week. Check out Sushi for One?, the first in Camy Tang’s Sushi series. This book was one of my Friday Book Picks last year and you can read my description of it here. Read this earlier post … Read More
I just returned from our church’s annual women’s retreat, and all I can say is, “Wow.” God showed up in a big and mighty way and the women of our church responded by baring their hearts, revealing many of their painful memories and heartbreaks and how God has worked through their scars. Today, I feel raw … Read More
Okay, I have to say it . . . Daisy Chain is one of those books that makes me want to give up writing. Do you know what I mean? Mary DeMuth‘s writing is so beautiful, so remarkable, and so heart-wrenching that it makes my writing look like a “unicorns and rainbows” story. Keep in mind … Read More
Do you remember that shampoo that promises, “No more tears?” It is a lie. Just so you know — so is that spray that promises, “No more tangles.” My seven-year-old daughter can attest to both of those statements. She loves her long hair, but she hates to have it combed out after it’s been washed. It’s been … Read More
Authors Tricia Goyer and Ocienna Fleiss have accomplished a feat that seemed impossible. They have taken every loveable character-type from western romance literature and jam-packed them into one novel — skillfully spinning these wild characters into a single, beautiful story. Love Finds You in Lonesome Prairie, Montana has it all: an orphan train, mail order brides, the saloon girl with a heart of gold, a … Read More
“Mom? Mom?!” I heard the cry coming from the back door and wafting out across the lawn to where I was peacefully pruning our rosebushes in the quiet afternoon. I felt a flicker of irritation. What do you need, now? Can’t you see I’m trying to get something done? My ten-year old son came bounding … Read More
The madness continues: more free e-books are available for download from booksellers Amazon and now Barnes & Noble. Daisy Chain by Mary DeMuth is being offered for free download by Amazon and by Barnes and Noble. Also available (by both booksellers) is Robin Jones Gunn’s most recent release from the Katie Weldon series, Peculiar Treasures. Pastor … Read More