I’ve been posting all week about the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Today I realized that I’ve been talking about the pressures and the joys, but left out some of the funnier moments. So, I’ll remedy that today. I’m hoping these aren’t “you just had to be there, I guess” laughs. The one moment that … Read More

Well, my week at Mount Hermon is almost done and I have been blessed beyond my wildest dreams. Let me give everyone a brief update on the week. I arrived Thursday scared out of my wits. I felt a bit like a freshman on her first day of high school and I was pretty certain … Read More

Well, I’ve survived my first full day at the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. And, miracles of miracles, I was able to get up the nerve to speak to an agent about my work! Hooray! She doesn’t want it. Okay, she didn’t say that. But, it’s no big deal, I’m just pleased as punch that … Read More

Hello from the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference! Well, I hit the ground running. . . Or should I say I was running before I hit the grounds? I stepped into the baggage claim area at the San Jose airport and immediately spotted a friendly looking fellow named Bob who was holding a Mount Hermon … Read More

As I head off to the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference today, I want to thank all of my family and friends who have been supporting me and praying for me and made it possible for me to get to this point. I never would have made it this far without you. I am a … Read More

I was fortunate to grow up in a fantastic home. My parents have always been amazing — steady, loving and supportive. I had great older brothers who served as role models to me. One taught me that I could have an opinion and stand up for it (thanks Mark!). Another taught me that it was … Read More

My daughter was reading to me the other day from a Dr. Seuss book called, I Can Read With My Eyes Shut. It’s an adorable book, but it got me thinking. The technologically savvy kids of today are reading completely differently than my generation and those that came before me. Much of their time is … Read More

These are words I NEVER thought I would hear my sweet six-year-old daughter say: “But Mom, I LOVE that mad cow germ. It’s sooooo cute!” And then, from my nine-year-old son: “No, the flesh-eating bacteria is way cooler. Look, it’s got a little knife and fork!” I know what you are thinking—what kind of wacko … Read More

This week was Spring Break for our kids and I decided it was a good opportunity to go and visit my folks. We had a great visit. During the four hour drive home, we saw plenty of road signs and it got me thinking about directions. I remember how often I was fooled by these … Read More