So the pages came today, that last version of the book prior to print. The next step is holding the actual novel in hand. For now, I have 407 pages to peruse. I open the envelopes that have been Fedexed overnight and put all the pages together. And because I’d rather be playing in my sunny garden like Lark in …
Summertime
Colorful clothespins. Line-dried sheets. Warm porch planks. Cold Coke. Strings of party lights. Red geraniums. A barrel of blooming lavender. New potatoes and peas. Garden to table. Birdsong mornings. Warm wind. Open windows. Cherry tomatoes. Wildflowers. Wild blackberries right outside your door. Good books. The Good Book. Sunsets. Letter writing. Long walks. Creek music. Children’s voices carrying through the trees. …
KSDAR Reading List
It’s such an honor to find The Lacemaker on the current KSDAR list among so many fine books. I see quite a few here that I’ve read and others new to me that I’m adding to my stack! As a member of the DAR, specifically the Berea-Laurel Ridges Chapter, I’m especially blessed. Heartfelt thanks to those who compiled the list …
The Time~Warp Wife
This summer is a summer to remember. Major remodel. Empty nest. Church search. Parting with 25 years of stuff in order to simplify. Despite working on 2 historical books, I still found myself longing for a Bible study to do on my own. That spiritual hunger is the sweetest of all & God never fails to satisfy & serve up …
Soon to be on my shelf
When I first began publishing in 2009, there were not as many Christian fiction titles out there and fewer covers that stood out. Fast forward almost 10 years and things have changed in a tremendously eye-catching way! I’ve always been drawn most to historical fiction because that’s what I chose to write beginning at age 7. I grew up reading …
Simple Pleasures
Cooking is at once child’s play and adult joy. And cooking done with care is an act of love. ~Craig Claiborne I had high hopes of bringing you an epic road trip post but alas, all that seems like ancient history now that I’m back in my Washington kitchen! We zoomed through 10 scenic states in 5 incredible days. Please …
Creativity As Worship
Every once in a while a book comes along that is so God-timed it seemed the pages fell straight from heaven into your lap. This is one of them. My first thought when I looked up the author was, “How can she be so young and have so much wisdom?” Here’s a small part of what spoke loudest to me. …
Celebrating the Large Print Edition THE LACEMAKER!
I’m always overjoyed when one of my novels is published in a large print edition as I know many readers need that. This month The Lacemaker releases by Thorndike. The Amazon link is here though it’s available on other sites, too. I’m holding a giveaway for one large print copy on my Facebook Author Page if you’d like to join …
Favorite Frontier Fiction
I’m kicking off my FAVORITE FRONTIER FICTION series with fellow author Michelle Griep! Her summer release, The Captured Bride, looks quite at home on our cabin porch. Without further adieu, here’s a guest post by Michelle that gives us a realistic look at the research, history, and inspiration behind this new novel… A Visit to Fort Niagara Whether you’re a …
Scones
2 cups all-purpose or bread flour, 1/3 cup sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 1/2 cup cold butter cut into 1/2-inch cubes, 1 cup whipping cream (divided), wax paper Preheat oven to 425°. Stir together first 4 ingredients in a large bowl. Cut butter into flour mixture with a pastry blender until crumbly and mixture resembles small peas. …