FOR THE SOUL ~ Words of Encouragement

FOR THE SOUL ~ Words of Encouragement

On my drive home from town to stock up on our depleted supply of food and household products, I couldn’t help but notice how striking the green of the fresh, spring grass was and how vivid the colors of the flowers in the yards and meadows. Amid all the talk of...
FOR THE READER ~ Valley of Shadows

FOR THE READER ~ Valley of Shadows

Today I’m pleased to have author Candace West join us sharing about redeeming a villain in her new release, Valley of Shadows. And there’s an excerpt from the novel and a GIVEAWAY! Stay around until the end to enter! Can a villain be redeemed? Can he...
FOR THE WRITER ~ Pondering Your Life’s Dream

FOR THE WRITER ~ Pondering Your Life’s Dream

Every novel writer dreams of making it big, landing a contract with a large publishing house and selling millions of copies. Unfortunately, very few writers realize that dream. Most of us will travel a more subtle path, one that likely includes less...
FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Well Digging

FOR THE HISTORY BUFF ~ Well Digging

In this day and age when drinking water is so accessible in most areas of the world, it’s a simple turn or flip of a faucet to fill a glass. But back in the 1800’s running water was a luxury many didn’t have and others went through great toil and...
FOR THE READER ~ Waltz in the Wilderness

FOR THE READER ~ Waltz in the Wilderness

This week on FOR THE READER, I’m thrilled to have author Kathleen Denly sharing a spiritual aspect from her debut novel. Stick around for an excerpt and a chance to win an e-book copy of Waltz in the Wilderness! It’s All On Me…Or Is It? Have you ever noticed a...
FOR THE WRITER ~ Facing the Blank Page

FOR THE WRITER ~ Facing the Blank Page

Every writer faces dry times, when the words just won’t flow. That blank page (or screen) can seem like an insurmountable barrier, especially when moving from one project to the next. If you’re like me, the thought of starting a new novel both excites and overwhelms...