COVID-19. Pandemic. Sheltering-in-place. Is this real life or will we wake up soon? No longer does this feel like the twenty-first century. Our “new normal” has shifted and today seems more like a bizarre movie script with enough twists and turns to surprise (and dare I say delight?) even the hard to impress film critic. (Click-to-Tweet) Except COVID-19 isn’t a …
E-Books: 10 Reasons to Love Them (Especially Now)
Well, like other people, I’m at odds. This week has tied my emotions in knots. Each day has brought something new. Updates, facts, statistics—important topics to be sure, but rather depressing if we dwell on them too long. Yes, it’s important we stay informed about COVID-19, but I refuse to glue myself to the news 24/7. That’s not healthy or …
I’ve Battened Down the Hatches. Now What?
When news reports of the coronavirus initially surfaced, I couldn’t conceive how widespread this disease would become. I thought it was another flu-like illness that could be bad, but would eventually run its course. Now we know that early assumptions were wrong. Because COVID-19 is something we’ve never seen before, aspects of it remain a mystery. It’s clear that this …
Good Things and an Update
I haven’t blogged since November. While I’ve missed our weekly visits, I found it necessary to step away for a while to focus on writing, deadlines, and family obligations. Over the years, I’ve come to recognize things I must relegate to the back burner for a season. Blogging’s one of those things. You may remember my father is in the …
HER HOPE DISCOVERED Book Signing Event
What could be better than a fun fall read? How about a book signing event to whet your appetite for that read?! Today I’m excited to share details about my upcoming library event for Her Hope Discovered. Tomorrow, Saturday, November 9th, if you’re traveling through the Ozarks, I’d love for you to join us at the Christian Country Missouri Library …
10 Reasons Why HER HOPE DISCOVERED Would Make a Great Hallmark Movie
After a much needed break, it’s great to be back with you today! I thought maybe I’d blog about 10 Things I’ve Learned As a Debut Author, but I think I’ll save that post for another time. Instead, please join me as I slip on my rose colored glasses and channel my inner Pollyanna. Coffee’s on, cookies are warm, and …
Back-to-School and August Update
Hi friend ~ It’s back-to-school over our way! That’s right—we moved college gal back to the dorm last weekend, and like many of you, we’re in another season of transition. Whew. Who knew back-to-school month could be so exhausting? We’re now in the readjustment phase. Our baby chick is settled again on campus, and my husband and I have resumed …
Summer Update
Hi friend! It’s great to be with you for a little while today! Summer is in full-swing in the Ozarks, and as you may remember, I have much going on. Because of summer busyness, I’ve taken a bit of a blogging break, but I hope to resume my normal schedule soon. College gal’s home so that means catching up on …
Writing through the Pain…While on Deadline
As you know, here on the blog and generally as I navigate life, I love to speak positivity. It’s my happy place. The reality is, though, life isn’t always fair, kind or happy. Sometimes, there are ways we can juggle bad things or tiptoe around them. Sometimes, there’s no other way but to just plow right through the situation. As …
Wet and Soggy in The Ozarks
Here in the wet and soggy Ozarks, we’re a little weary. If you’ve followed weather-related events of the last week, then no doubt you’ve heard of our recent storm outbreaks. Ozarks weather has truly lived up to its unpredictability. Even for those of us in Tornado Alley, we’re more than a little battle-worn. To our neighbors north of us in …