Some people have green thumbs. Some don’t. Some have an elaborate garden while others just have a few flowers. Me? Well, I’m trying to grow pecan trees. Just a couple pecan trees, but it’s proving more of a challenge than I thought. I’m not going to give up. One day, I will have my ownContinue reading “Sturdy Little Pecans”
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Advice from an Author: Julie Lessman
A week ago, I had the honor to pick a published author’s brain. Not just any author either: award winning Christian Romance author Julie Lessman. Her first book earned her the American Christian Fiction Writers 2009 Debut Author of the Year Award and she’s written over 20 books since then. So, how does someone likeContinue reading “Advice from an Author: Julie Lessman”
Lake Week
Some people get the luxury of taking vacations multiple times a year. Some can only go once a year while others can’t go at all. I have the good fortune of going once a year. My extended family owns a couple lake condos for one week in June. This week, actually. I get so eagerContinue reading “Lake Week”
A Collection of Words
Little book of words brand new.Little words to know.Teach me something fresh like dew.Help me learn and grow. Everyone tries to expand their knowledge. Some people like to learn something new every day. If you’re a writer, you tend to do a lot of research of various topics to help you make your book moreContinue reading “A Collection of Words”
A Million Dreams…
How many of you are The Greatest Showman fans? I certainly loved that movie when I first saw it and I think the soundtrack for it is fantastic! My favorite song in that soundtrack is A Million Dreams. If you’re not familiar with it, go watch the movie, but to simplify it, the main characterContinue reading “A Million Dreams…”
I Gotta Tell You about Saturn!
Lately, I’ve been working on a sci/fi story and it’s set in our Solar System years into the future. Well, I’m having to do a lot of research about space to write this novel and I wanted to share some of the things I’ve learned. Some things in the novel I’m going probably going toContinue reading “I Gotta Tell You about Saturn!”
What Do You See in a Storm?
A couple weeks ago, I had the honor of watching a storm on the horizon while I drove to work. It was dark enough that morning that I didn’t even realize it was a storm until lightning flashed through the clouds. Now, I LOVE storms. I love the pouring rain, the ground-quaking thunder, the darkContinue reading “What Do You See in a Storm?”
Finch Among Starlings
Do you ever feel out of place? Like you don’t belong in a crowd of people? Or a group of friends? Or even your own family? Be assured that you’re not the only one. I’m an introvert. I’m the quiet one, the one who won’t speak up unless you talk to me first. Kinda likeContinue reading “Finch Among Starlings”
Happy Easter!
Happy Easter weekend to everyone! May your days be bright and full of joy! May you spend time with family and enjoy the little things!May you find new beginnings and have many victories!May you be blessed with faith, hope, and love,And all your favorite candy! May God bless you and keep you and may HisContinue reading “Happy Easter!”
Favorite Villain
Everyone has their favorite villain. Be it from a book, a movie, a show, a video game. Maybe you have multiple favorite villains? Different categories that your favorite villains fall into? Favorite Marvel villain. Favorite Disney Villain. Favorite misguided villain. Storybook villain. Cartoon Villain. Or a simple favorite villain that just wants to see theContinue reading “Favorite Villain”
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