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
My son said something funny today that got me thinking. We were talking about some little collectible figures that he treasures. He mentioned that he had lost one of his favorites. I asked, “Lost, as in ‘it’s lost in your room somewhere or lost as in ‘you took it to the park and haven’t seen … Read More
It’s in the mail, it’s in the mail, Glory, Hallelujah, it’s in the mail! (Happy Dance!!!) Just in case you weren’t aware — I’ve been editing, rewriting and generally tearing apart the first 20 pages of Shaken in order to get it ready to send ahead to the critique panel at the Mount Hermon Christian … Read More
I have such great friends. Everyone has been so supportive lately as I whine about getting ready for Mount Hermon. Well, maybe “whine” isn’t the right word — more like panic. After spending the last week working on revisions to the first 20 pages of Shaken, I posted this stupid comment on Facebook: “After spending … Read More
Tell me how can I become a butterfly? You must want to fly so much that you are willing to give up being a caterpillar. Trina Paulus. I read this quote, scrawled on a whiteboard, the first time I walked into a weight watchers meeting, in October of 2007. I was full of doubts. “This … Read More