Personal Corner: Has anyone encountered strange occurrences that shouldn’t happen all at once? June was the month of vehicles. Oddly enough, my car’s A/C went out just as the A/C on my hubby’s truck did. We put my car into the shop first and drove his truck around. Now, if this was winter, no big deal. But this was Tulsa …
Did I Survive Unplugged Saturday? And Important Writing Updates!
Personal Corner My hubby and I unplugged this past Saturday. We fasted, prayed, and turned off our phones, laptops, and TV. We try to have this type of Sabbath on the first Saturday of every month, but we’ve missed a few. On Saturday morning, I worked on my small flower bed. The mid morning was beautiful, probably around the …
The Winner of the Book Title Is…
Last month, I asked subscribers to vote on three title choices for my novella. Christmas at Sonshine Barn received the most votes. It was a close race with Christmas in the Mitten. Thanks to everyone who participated. I value your vote and your feedback. Don’t give up on Christmas in the Mitten, though. It’s a great title for a future …
I Need Your Help
In My World On March 25th, my husband and I celebrated our two-year anniversary. It’s a joke among our friends and family that this is our first two-year anniversary. (Our formal wedding anniversary is in July.) Two years ago, Robert and I tied the knot in our counselor’s backyard. We had ten adults, including four from our wedding party. This …
Where is God in the Midst of Suffering? A guest post with historical fiction author, Janet Joanou Weiner
NOTE: I met Janet through a writer’s group, Lady Lits. Janet has an elegant demeanor and effusive joy. As she’d share about her historical fiction novel, I was intrigued and purchased it as soon as it was released. I highly recommend subscribing to her newsletter (link at the bottom). She shares about her life in southern France, gorgeous pictures of …
NaNoWriMo Winner! And Celebrating Christmas
Happy December! This is my husband’s favorite time of year. I call him “Father Christmas.” He has already put up the Christmas tree and hung up our Advent Calendar. And I’m doing better embracing traditions and the celebrations during Christmas. In years past, I’ve been Debbie Downer over the commercialization of Christmas, saddened that the focus isn’t on Jesus. But …
Are you Receiving the Benefits of Gratitude?
Happy November, everyone! I can’t believe it’s nearly the end of 2021. Normally, I’m stressing about prepping for Christmas, but I’m preoccupied with getting all my writing projects done! And perhaps I’m doing better surrendering my expectations and anxieties to God, furthering helping me to take it a day at a time. Trust me, this is a daily work, where …
Fearless Writing and October Update
Anyone want to live a fearless life? Pursue your creative passions regardless of other’s opinion? I do! If you do, then I have something for you in this newsletter! But first.. Writing Update: Despite my goal of having my historical fiction, Marry for Love, available for beta readers by October 1st, I’m behind. As I read through the manuscript, I …
Writing Update and Rocket Notebook Giveaway
Hello fall. I’m looking forward to the changing of the season although in Oklahoma, it doesn’t get into full force until October. I’m looking forward to white pumpkins, warm apple cider, and pumpkin smoothies. It’s been over a month since I last reached out. While I use the freed time to work on my novels, I miss blogging on a …
How the Olympics Has Reinforced My Commitment to Writing
Anyone watching the Olympics? I’m catching highlights of my favorite events- gymnastics, swimming, volleyball, track and field-checking the USA medal count, and listening to athletes’ stories. I’m inspired by how they overcame insurmountable obstacles, like Italian Gianmarco Tamberi who couldn’t compete in Rio Olympics because of a near career-ending injury, but how he roared back and shared a gold metal …