by cynthia | May 30, 2023 | History, Inspirational writing, Memorial Day
At a recent Book Swap event, I discovered just how little I know about Memorial Day. During a game, we were asked several questions to test our knowledge of the holiday. I failed in most respects. I knew Memorial Day was instigated as a day to honor those who had died...
by cynthia | May 10, 2023 | Encouragement, Inspirational writing, New releases
I’m thrilled to have my friend and critique partner, Kelly Goshorn with us today sharing about her story, The Veil, from the novella collection, Across the Shores. Plus she’s offering a print copy (US addresses only) of the novella, so be sure to enter the...
by cynthia | May 3, 2023 | Christian authors, Encouragement, Inspirational writing
It’s amazing how the Lord speaks into our hearts through Scripture. I must have read Psalm 77 dozens of times over the years, yet never did it strike me so vividly as it did this week. When God led the Israelites out of Egypt, they became trapped between the Red Sea...
by cynthia | Apr 17, 2023 | Encouragement, Godly living, Inspirational writers
Someone once said, “Comparison is the thief of joy.” There is so much truth in that statement. When we focus on others’ lives rather than our own, we generally come away feeling depleted, as if we don’t measure up, or prideful, as if we have...
by cynthia | Feb 13, 2023 | book giveaways, Valentine's Day
I’ve been off the grid here since before Christmas due to a writing deadline, but wanted to hop on a minute and wish you a Happy Valentine’s Day. Whether you’re married, unattached, in the throws of young love, or missing a life-long companion, there...
