The Books From Your Childhoood

by | Sep 5, 2012 | For Readers

My kids love a good story and with summer reading programs all wrapped up, it got me thinking about the books that influence us from our childhood. When you look back, do any particular stories come to mind? Stories that shaped you, molded you and played a role in...

The Time Has Come

by | Aug 7, 2012 | My Journal, My Publishing Journey

To most folks, August 1st was just another day on the calendar. But for me, last Monday stood out as a little more significant than Sunday or Tuesday. Why? Because Be Still My Soul, went out into the world through the Blogging for Books program. Yep, it’s out...

An Afternoon With Young Writers

by | Jun 26, 2012 | For Writers, My Journal, Writing

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...

Blessings Beyond Comprehension

by | May 22, 2012 | My Journal, My Publishing Journey

  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...