by Joanne | 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...
by Joanne | May 29, 2012 | Writing
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...
by Joanne | May 15, 2012 | Video Blog, Waterbrook Multnomah, Writing
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...
by Joanne | May 8, 2012 | Mountain Home and Heart, Recipes
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...
by Joanne | Apr 10, 2012 | Adventures in Country Living
Let’s talk country living. I’ve learned how to bake bread, braid a rug, plant a garden and so on. I mean, all good and useful stuff, but I write historical romance and unless you want to read 300 pages of my hero sorting seeds or darning socks, I needed to...
