Folk Music Spotlight: Mumford and Sons “After the Storm”
Why am I blogging about a song? Well, I've decided to spotlight folk music now and again for two reasons. 1. I LOVE folk music. It's pretty much my favorite genre outside of worship music. And there are some really awesome artists and songs out there...so this is me...
An Afternoon With Young Writers
I had the privilege of doing a writing workshop with a group of homeschooled girls a few weeks ago. We met at a gorgeous park, had a picnic and had a blast talking writing. I asked them to come with their writing notebooks so I could learn more about what they'd been...
The Makings of a Hero (Giveaway!)
Let's talk heroes. Wait...not the super hero kind in tights. The book kind :). The leading man. The protagonist. The guy. AKA the hero. There are many qualities that make up a hero. In Be Still My Soul, the leading man is Gideon O'Riley, a...
The Makings of a Heroine
I want to talk heroines today. The leading ladies.The captivating women who lead our hearts through a story. And I'd like to focus on one heroine in particular. Her name is Lonnie Sawyer and there are a few things you might notice about her in the first...
A Historical Romance Cover: Be Still My Soul
Let's talk book covers. I LOVE book covers. A picture really is worth a thousand words. So I wanted to dig in a little deeper and give you some of my thoughts on the cover for Be Still My Soul. I'll never forget the first moment I saw the cover. I opened my email and...
My New Writing Desk
I posted this picture on my Facebook Page a few weeks ago. If you were there, you might remember this sad little desk. It was neglected, misused and all those little cubbies were longing to live out their true purpose. One of my blogging compadres, Jamie, said that it...
The Cadence of Grace
Set in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia at the turn of the last century, Be Still My Soul weaves together the threads of yearning, hope, and redemption to form a tale that I hope will touch your heart, stir your senses, and evoke a greater understanding for...
Blessings Beyond Comprehension
I'm overwhelmed. People are reading my book. Authors are reading my book. The endorsement process has begun. My book is in their hands and they. are. reading. it. This book...this baby...is no longer just mine. It no longer lives only in the secret spaces of my...
Vlog – Making of Be Still My Soul
I thought it would be fun to share some of the behind the scenes details of how I write a novel. So here it is! A new vlog with the making of Be Still My Soul. If you're a writer, I'd love to hear some of your ideas for how you prepare and write. If you're a reader,...
Sweet Cranberry ~ Orange Bread
Here's my own take on a traditional Czechoslovakian bread: Vanocka. This is not a traditional version since I've swapped out some of the spices and traded dried cranberries for raisins, but you could use either. This recipe is great for the dough stage in a...
A Great Thing About Being a Writer
I've always loved books. And loving books means being aware of some amazing authors and writers. Now that I am a part of the writing community (and its a big one!) I've had the privelage of getting to know so many writers on a more personal level. They become more...
Home is Where Your Heart is
I love my home. I really do. And at 850 square feet for 5 people, it's what you would call...cozy. But it's fun cozy. At least that's what I think. I'm a country girl at heart so my home reflects that. I love cottage details, neutral colors and just about anything...
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