Tonight was a night to remember! Her Deadly Inheritance--the novel that had taken me years to write--won the Selah Award for "Fiction: First Novel." Though unable to attend the gala Awards night at the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, I watched at home in Wisconsin through live-streaming, clapping for every recipient. It was such fun! I had plenty of friends who were up for awards. Suddenly I heard my name and jumped back in my… Read More
Just want to wish you all a ... How blessed we are today to remember the mothers in our life ... For those who have loved and nurtured us--whether a mother who is still with you or one who has passed as mine did last year, a grandmother who gave that extra measure of loving care, a mother-in-law who has loved and cared for you as a beloved daughter, or another woman in your life… Read More
Actually, all but one of the 14 Tips came from the beloved TV series featuring fictional mystery writer, Jessica Fletcher. I know--a strange source of wisdom. But when the flu hit, I was so sick I couldn't read. So I resorted to watching re-runs of Murder, She Wrote and was surprised to pick up some hints on balancing my writing life--a subject I had been pondering lately anyway. So here is Part One of my ...… Read More
Does God have a sense of humor? Of course he does! But always in a kind way and for our good. Here's the true story from an earlier writing year where the Lord played ... A Joke on Me! “You called me to write, Lord, but nobody wants my stuff. I guess I’m just not good enough.” Releasing a heavy sigh, I pushed my manuscripts aside and grabbed my car keys. Maybe hanging out at… Read More