by cynthia | Nov 25, 2020 | Biblical Fiction, book giveaways, Encouragement
I’m excited to have author friend Connilyn Cossette here today sharing some spiritual aspects from her Covenant House series. Plus she’s generously offered to GIVEAWAY A PRINT COPY OF TO DWELL AMONG CEDARS! DEFINED BY ADOPTION My entire life has been...
by cynthia | Nov 12, 2020 | Encouragement, facing challenges
I never thought it would happen to me. Not now. Not at my age. Not after my family had already been through so much this year. But it did. MUCH TO BEAR My cancer diagnosis hit us like a slap on the cheek. Just weeks after my dad passed away from cancer. And months...
by cynthia | Nov 4, 2020 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
My friend Laurie Driesen shares a wonderful post about not stumbling in our faith when times are tough. Thank you, Laurie! I was blessed by it. I hope you will be too! Does your faith waver when you don’t understand what God is doing? Instead of walking on a smooth,...
by cynthia | Oct 28, 2020 | For the Reader, Inspirational novels
I’m happy to have writer friend, Pam Meyers sharing an excerpt and thoughts on her new release, Tranquility Point, Book 3 in her historical romance series set in her hometown of Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Plus! She’s offering a Kindle copy of any one book in...
by cynthia | Oct 21, 2020 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
Without a doubt, the Lord knows and cares about every detail of our lives. This was evidenced to me in a very special way over the past few months as my dad’s health declined after a four year battle with cancer. My third novel, Under Moonlit Skies, released...
by cynthia | Oct 15, 2020 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing
One thing I’ve noticed is that the Lord’s plans for our lives often differ from our own. We start off in one direction only to have the door slam shut and another entirely different path open up. The Lord truly does move in mysterious ways. AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY Often...
by cynthia | Oct 7, 2020 | Inspirational novels, Nineteenth century
One hardly gives a thought to fording rivers nowadays. We hop in our vehicles and cross on steel bridges to get where we want to travel. But once upon a time, scaling rivers was not so simple. FORDING RIVERS BY WAGON In my debut novel, Under This Same Sky, Joseph and...
by cynthia | Sep 30, 2020 | Encouragement for the Heart
In the Olympic games, “passing the torch” refers to runners carrying and relaying a lit torch to others. The runners pass the torch until the official Olympic torch is lit. When Christians “pass the torch”, it refers to passing our faith along...
by cynthia | Sep 23, 2020 | Encouragement
This week I’m thrilled to have good friend and fellow historical author Misty M Beller sharing a message of hope from her novels. Plus, she’s giving away a copy of Book 1 in her new series, so stick around to the end for a chance to win! Looking for the...
by cynthia | Sep 16, 2020 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing, Writing Tips
One of my favorite parts of writing is creating characters. It gives me a taste of what the Lord must experience when He creates each of us. What joy it must bring Him to weave together our unique features and characteristics. TRUE-TO-LIFE One thing I’ve learned...
