Hey Friends, Just want you to know that publishing these videos is really pushing myself out of my comfort zone! I don’t enjoy having my picture taken, so a video (which I have no idea how to make pretty) is a stretch. And although the process is a little painful, I’m sure I’ll be blessed in the end. Thanks for …
Video Reading: Segment One
I am so excited to share the first video reading of my contracted novel (working title Surrendered). Please come back next week to hear from Tess’s antagonist Jake Holland! Background courtesy of Bensound
Does Your Story Need Some Editing?
A few years ago I shared with my husband that I had a strong sense that the person I am now is not who I was meant to be—that there is a bold and funny me buried deep inside somewhere. Over the years, I’d built a wall around that person and didn’t allow her to be free. Have you ever …
Is There a Real Struggle Within You?
A few days ago I purchased a new book to read during part of my morning quiet time. It was recommended by a fellow Celebrate Lit Blogging Team member, and the title really spoke to me: The Struggle is Real: Getting better at life, stronger in faith, and free from the stuff keeping you stuck. I was so tired of …
Nostalgia
Recently, as I was writing an updated About Me post for my website, I started thinking about the first chapter book I could remember reading (you’d have to read the post to understand the connection.) I’m sure I’d read chapter books before, but this particular book stood out. Fourth grade was a very long time ago for me, and I …
Review of Shadow Sisters
About the Book Book Title: Shadow Sister Author: Katherine Scott Jones Genre: Woman’s Fiction Release date: August 28, 2018 Working on her father’s vineyard allows Sarah Lanning to bury memories of a lost love and a career that might have been. But then her fractured family receives word that her estranged sister, Jenna, is dead, leaving behind an unexpected …
In the Midst of Angelic Conflict
I write this blog post today with a heavy heart. From personal past experience, I have seen that when we allow the enemy a foothold into our heart, mind and/or home, the results are devastating. I’m reminded of this after a tragedy occurred in Amador County late Monday night. I’m not going to address the details, assign blame or judgment. …
Promo Preview
Summer is waning, but fall isn’t quite here yet, as much as many wish it were. I heard on KLOVE just yesterday that Starbucks has already brought in their pumpkin spice latte—traditionally the specialty drink that heralds in the holidays. And it’s only August! Anyone besides me sick of the big push to commercialize the holiday season? Since I completed …
The Sound of Silence
One of the challenges of moving more than halfway across the country is also one of the blessings. I have a difficult time being alone for more than few days. Typically, when my husband goes off on one of his bi-annual hunting trips, he’s gone for three days. When we were first married, these times alone brought with it a …
Keep on Walking
I’ve been reading a “new” book—I ordered it almost a year ago and it sat in my stack. Do you have one of those stacks? Books you’ve collected with every intention to read, but somehow can’t find the time? I really hope I’m not the only one. Anyway, I found it as I was packing to move across country and …
