“Cute quote,” now that’s a tongue twister? I can’t wait to brag on my kids, but first: How many of you just paused and said “cute quote” out loud? 🙂 Here’s Joshua clowning around before the awards ceremony while Andrea and one of her best friends cling. I’ve noticed that clinging to each other is […]
Just Chatted with the FBI
Being a writer is the coolest thing in the world. At least, it is today. Because DHS visited yesterday, I came up 500 words short of my quota last night. This morning I took the kids to school and went straight to work. Managed to get caught back up before going to physical therapy. I […]
Unafraid of a New Project
Chuckling to myself … I’m so witty at 11 PM! You see, the working title of my new book is Unafraid. That’s right. Those rejections have only made me stronger so I’m back in the armchair again. Even today, when I watched four little ones, I managed to get most of my word count done […]
Where, Oh Where, Can My Children Be?
Where, oh where, have they gone? (To the tune of How Much is that Doggie in the Window?) I’m not really talking about my own children. Andrea and Joshua are in school, cramming their little minds full of knowledge right now. I’m talking about the foster children. It’s been a while since I updated you […]
Daily Devotionals for Writers
I’m pleased to announce that I have a devotional published in this book! Complied by Patricia Lorenz, proceeds from this book go to The Writing Academy. If any of you lovely–or handsome–blog readers need encouragement on your writing journey, or know someone who does, here’s how you can order: Call 1-877-289-2665 or use this link […]
Christy Award Nominiees
Those of you who are looking for good books to read should read these Christy Award Nominees. Any of them are sure to satisfy! 2008 CHRISTY AWARD NOMINATIONS ANNOUNCED Ann Arbor, Mich.—The Christy Advisory Board is pleased to announce nominees innine categories for the 2008 Christy Awards honoring Christian fiction. The ChristyAwards dinner will be […]
Can a Successful Writer Do Foster Care?
I received another rejection last week where the editor said my novel just didn’t “gel.” Apparently, all I need to do is add a little pectin. 🙂 Anyway, I don’t quite met the qualifications of being successful writer yet, but I’m looking to the future. ACFW is a huge resource for any writing-related question, so […]
Babies ‘R Us
Well, not yet, but possibly soon. It’s been almost two weeks since we first heard about the little ones who needed to be placed together. Things have not moved as quickly as I would have liked, but what’s new? God keeps teaching me patience, but I wish He’d be done already! 🙂 First of all, […]
Daughters Switched at Birth
It’s my pleasure to post this interview with Debbie Fuller Thomas about Tuesday Night at the Blue Moon:Your story is about a mother whose daughter was switched at birth. How does Marty find out that her child was switched?Marty’s daughter, Ginger, is the victim of a fatal genetic disease, Neimann Pick Type C, which often […]
Rejection … Opening Day, Little League Style … and Anita Renfroe!
I’ve tried writing this post a few times, but the truth is … it’s hard to share rejection. Especially after the good news about the Genesis contest. My agent called Friday afternoon. We were at the school where Joshua practises baseball. A gorgeous day with the sun shining. It was still shining after I got […]