Well, I don’t know where you’re at, but here in the Ozarks, it’s knee-knocking cold! Our recent temperatures have hung around the single digits with the afternoons a little warmer, but because of the wind chill factor, that’s only a slight reprieve. I don’t like it. Cold is cold! And you may remember, I’m not a fan of winter. I …
Last year we had a significant cardinal explosion in our back field. (As in—they were everywhere!) We also had finches, wrens, and various other birds to frequent our bird feeder, but the cardinals were the main beauties that visited. Oh, how we enjoyed watching them! They’d clamor for top spot on the feeder rim, eat their fill, and then others …
Welcome back—Happy New Year! I’d like to kick off 2015 by wishing you and yours the best New Year EVER! I pray your holiday season was filled with faith, family, friends, and fellowship. (And some R&R, too.) Can you believe it? Another year’s come and gone. It seems they go by faster now. (Yes. I remember hearing adults say that …
Merry, Merry CHRISTmas! I pray this finds you happy, healthy, and full of joy! As I thought about what to say today—how to wrap up 2014—I axed the fancy in favor of simple, straight-from-the-heart, down home me. I hope you won’t mind. I think a little love and encouragement are in order. Woohoo! But first… 2014 ushered in change. Some …
In addition to family time and some much needed R&R, something else I appreciate about the holiday season is the opportunity to read. As you might expect, most writers are avid readers, too. The sad reality is I don’t get to read near as often as I used to. My TBR pile is overflowing and my magazine baskets are stacked …
Well, ’tis the party season! On Monday our local American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) chapter, MozArks, met for our annual Christmas party. We’re a small, but growing group of Missouri/Arkansas writers who meet monthly for fun, fellowship, and of course, writing-related events and workshops. We often have special speakers and periodic write-ins, and sometimes we’ll gather informally during the year …
Every year I set new goals. I prefer “goals” to “New Year’s resolutions” because most folks don’t follow through with resolutions. Resolutions sound great and our intentions are noble, but they’re somewhat self-defeating. Especially if we’re caught up in the holiday hype of seeing this as a must-do. Then our promises ring hollow because the outcome rarely matches our expectation. …
Has the frenzied pace of Christmas shopping and holiday prep left you weak in the knees? Tell the truth. Don’t be shy! If you nodded yes, then you’re not alone. I think every one of us has experienced that mind-blowing exhaustion that sneaks up and threatens to overwhelm. And for busy moms, writers, and work-around-the-clock folks, those feelings of insanity …
This is the time of year things start to slow down in the publishing world. There’s good reason for that. Editors and industry professionals like to spend time with their families and loved ones, too. So while writers and authors rush to finish a project or honor a deadline, it’s with the knowledge that Christmas break is on the horizon. …
Hello friends! Delighted you stopped by! We’re knee-deep in the holidays at our house and I thought it only fitting to kick things off today with some good old-fashioned hope. Sit back, relax, and unwind for a while. No need to doll up or wear your Sunday best. You’re welcome here—PJs, curlers, baggage, and all! Today’s post is for anyone …
