Hello Cindy… The e-mail came by way of my website. …I’m a librarian at XYZ school and I would like to put your books in my library. I remember you telling me that you wanted to be a writer many years ago in high school… Congratulations! I’m proud of you. My breath caught. The sender’s name was oh so familiar. …
I enjoy summertime and all there is to do in the Ozarks. It’s a unique region—one with a vibrant history, some cultural diversity, and a host of friendly folks. Life moves at a different pace in my neck of the woods. We work hard, but we also know how to have fun. (The Ozarks are the beautiful backdrop for my …
Well, I don’t know about you, but I had a slightly crazy week. I topped it off by knocking my wedding band down the garbage disposal. Not to worry—after the shock wore off, I was able to retrieve it! (And I learned to never ever leave my rings next to the sink again as I applied hand lotion.) Oh—and this …
Do you ever have those moments where everywhere you turn God brings the same thing into focus—over and over again? It’s like God’s trying to tell you something until you really get it. Well, the last few months have been like that for me. In fact, recently it seemed like one word popped up on a daily basis. As I …
To add a little “feel good” to the close of your work week, I thought it might be fun to share some kitty selfies with you. Besides—I’m tired, you’re tired, and this won’t take much effort. (How’s that for the truth?) =) Sit back, relax, and enjoy! Prepare to meet Miranda—our (almost 10 pound) feline companion. We adopted this sweet …
When I jumped back into writing after a five-year hiatus, I rarely took breaks. I convinced myself to be successful, I had to plow forward no matter what. Except plowing forward didn’t include burnout. I came to realize writers should—must—take breaks or accept premature defeat. We weren’t created to work 24-7 without recharging our batteries for a time or sometimes for …
Happy Monday! I know. Sometimes it’s hard to hop back in the saddle again after a few days off. However, since we must, I hope your week is off to a great start! Here in my neck of the woods, we’re in for a delightful weather change this week. (Of course, in the Ozarks we’ve come to expect this.) The …
I’m so excited to host Beth Vogt on the blog today! Beth is one of the sweetest, most tender-hearted, Christ-centered gals you’d ever want to meet. Her compassion for others resonates immediately. She’s also the kind of person who isn’t afraid to share her heart and admit shortcomings. I’ll post my review of Somebody Like You below, but first, I …
“I don’t know if I can do this social media thing.” Liz* massaged her temples and closed her eyes. “It gives me a headache. I feel like I’m in high school again.” I empathized. I remembered a time some years ago when social media was as appealing as a root canal. I’d taken a writing hiatus to care for our …
Annnd we have lift off! Who doesn’t get goosebumps when they hear those words? For some reason, Mondays make me think of rocket ships and astronauts. I suppose it’s because Mondays blast us into the work week. (Good or bad—takeoff arrives. And I try to focus on the good!) Since it was Mother’s Day weekend (you can check out my …
