One of the most common questions I get from aspiring writers is, “How do I start?” The ideas are in their heads, but the problem is getting them on paper. Whether you are writing magazine articles, story stories, novels, or even homework assignments, here are some tips for improving on the blank page. 1) Sift… [Continue Reading]
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Go Behind-the-Scenes of ‘A Christmas Gift for Rose’ Brunch
This past holiday season, fifty of my friends and readers across the country held a brunch and book-club meeting for A Christmas Gift for Rose! I’ve loved getting emails with responses both from hosts and participants either who were introduced to the first book they’ve read by me or who loved the twentieth book they’ve read… [Continue Reading]
Buy My Newest Book for $2.99!
Working at home while raising kids and juggling a career and family responsibilities is no easy feat, am I right WAHMs? With three adopted kiddos in our house, I’m beyond busy, between parenting, homeschooling, writing, cooking, doing loads of laundry. That’s why I compiled my new book, Balanced—to help all you WAHMs learn to balance your many… [Continue Reading]
Books on Sale | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5
Right now for a limited time, three of my books are on super sale! For a list of all my books you can buy digitally and physically, check out my book page. *Please note: Before you purchase one of these books for the price listed below, check to see if the sale price still applies…. [Continue Reading]
Books on Sale | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 5
Right now for a limited time, three of my books are on super sale! For a list of all my books you can buy digitally and physically, check out my book page. *Please note: Before you purchase one of these books for the price listed below, check to see if the sale price still applies…. [Continue Reading]
A Book-Signing in Berlin, Ohio
Do you live in or near Berlin, OH? I’ll be signing books Friday, December 6th, from 4–7 PM at the Gospel Book Store! I would so love it if you joined me! I’ll also be signing A Christmas Gift for Rose, my newest book. You can bring your books to be signed, or you can purchase… [Continue Reading]
What Book are You Thankful For?
What Book are You Thankful For? Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family! I hope you enjoy spending the day with loved ones. I recently asked my Facebook friends what books they’re thankful for, and I thought today was the perfect day to share their answers. As for me the book I’m thankful for is… [Continue Reading]
Lost in a Book {and how to pass on the love}
Just last week I was lost in a book. I just finished up a World War II novella in a collection I’m writing with Cara Putman and Sarah Sundin. (I’ll make sure to give you LOTS of details about the title and everything when it comes out next fall.) It’s set around Christmas during WWII… [Continue Reading]
Help 'Life, In Spite of Me' Become a Feature Film
Friends, I am so excited to share this news with you: Life, In Spite of Me has the chance to become a feature film! It’s the true story I wrote with Kristen Jane Anderson about her life, and boy, is this story amazing. Kristen’s story and the message of hope it conveys have the chance to… [Continue Reading]
Hope, Trust, and Freedom | Guest Post by Pastor Pete Wilson
There are two very different types of hope in this world. One is hoping for something, and the other is hoping in someone. Eventually everything we hope for will disappoint us. Every circumstance, every situation that we’re hoping for is going to wear out, fall apart, melt down, and go away. When that happens, the… [Continue Reading]
I Write How I Cook: Little of This, Little of That
I wanted to make a chicken pot pie. I’d googled a recipe the other day while I was writing my shopping list—making sure I had all the ingredients—but for the life of me I couldn’t find that recipe today. So instead I looked at three other recipes and then decided to do my own thing…. [Continue Reading]