For nearly a decade, I have enjoyed participating in virtual writing camps. These have been great for helping me keep focused in my writing. They've aided me in blocking out specific times of day to dedicate to creating stories that someday will be shared with the world. Beyond that, they've helped me find online communities… Continue reading Write In Faith Camp: An Invitation
Enjoy a Hike Responsibly {guest Lauralee Bliss}
Please welcome today's guest, Lauralee Bliss. Enjoy a Fall Hike! How to Do It Safelyby Lauralee Bliss Courtesy of Lauralee Bliss There’s nothing better than a hike in the woods at the peak of fall color. The air is crisp, the colors of the changing leaves brilliant, and the expectation of fun and enjoyment in… Continue reading Enjoy a Hike Responsibly {guest Lauralee Bliss}
Why We Fought by Jerry Borrowman
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts. This is a really great WWII resource. I enjoyed every chapter, because they taught me things I didn’t already know in a way that was easy to absorb the information. The author voice was great and easy to understand. Overall,… Continue reading Why We Fought by Jerry Borrowman
A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts. This was my most-anticipated book of 2021. I’m not sure yet what I think about it. In one way, I feel very misled by a couple of things. The back blurb and meet-cute both indicated a certain romance was going… Continue reading A Midnight Dance by Joanna Davidson Politano
The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts. The atmosphere was superb in this one. That was the most mesmerizing thing for me while I was reading this book. I also thought the author nailed the dialect of small-town Southern United States. The way these characters spoke and… Continue reading The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery by Amanda Cox
Hostile Intent by Lynette Eason {review}
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts. This book started off with the potential to become my new favorite Eason book. The action was fast-paced and came often, which made for a great suspense formula. The characters were intriguing, which added richness to the story being told.… Continue reading Hostile Intent by Lynette Eason {review}
Dinner Guests {short story}
The table was set for seven, but not a single person had arrived. The round twinkle lights still glowed, but they illuminated only dried-up hopes and empty chairs. The hostess had retreated to the deck, and she'd likely leave the mess until tomorrow. She'd worked so hard to pull this dinner together. Yet no one… Continue reading Dinner Guests {short story}
The Nature of Small Birds by Susie Finkbeiner {a book review}
FTC Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy of this book. These are my honest thoughts. This book wasn’t what I was expecting. At all.Yet, it was still beautiful and deep and touched every emotion inside of me.When I first heard about this book, I was thrilled that I had finally found a Vietnam story. Only,… Continue reading The Nature of Small Birds by Susie Finkbeiner {a book review}
The Nature of Small Birds + Other News
The Nature of Small Birds by Susie Finkbeiner I’ve been looking forward to this book since I first saw the cover and glimpsed the blurb. Listen, I think the Vietnam War is under-represented in Christian fiction. The thing is, this book isn’t about the Vietnam War exactly… it’s more of an adoption story, about a… Continue reading The Nature of Small Birds + Other News
Summer Reading List
One of my favorite things about summer is working through a summer reading list. I don't always stick to my list, as I'm a pretty moody reader. This month, though, I'm trying hard to stick to a specific reading list. I do love a good challenge! Here are a few books I'm reading this summer.… Continue reading Summer Reading List
