I’m sure you’ve heard of restless leg syndrome. It’s a neurological disorder that causes unpleasant or uncomfortable sensations in your leg and an irresistible urge to move them. It’s considered a sleeping disorder, because the symptoms are triggered by resting and attempting to sleep—instead, those suffering from it are forced to move their legs, thereby unable to sleep. But have …
Jeanette’s Gift, by Blossom Turner is book five of her Shenandoah Bride Series. I’ve read the previous four—Katherine’s Arrangement, Amelia’s Heartsong, Lucinda’s Defender, and Gracie’s Surrender. Five sisters, five stories. But I think Jeanette’s Gift is my favorite. Maybe it’s because, like Jeanette, I felt like the ugly duckling in my family growing up. Historical romance is probably the favorite genre among women, but Jeanette’s …
“It’s not my fault!” How many times have you heard that come out of your kids’ mouths—or sadly, even some adults? It was my daughter’s favorite line for a couple of years when she was young. As frustrating as it was, it afforded me a teaching opportunity. “I’m not casting blame here, Nikki,” I’d say with a forced smile. Or …
What a delightful month of podcast interviews! I was blessed to meet with two very unique authors—Jane Daley and Michele Olson. Jane and her husband sold everything, packed up their RV and have been traveling the country. In her “spare” time, she is able to write stories of hope, redemption, and inspiration. I cannot imagine living in such a small …
About the Book Book: The Ghost of Darwin Stewart Author:LG Nixon Genre: Young Adult Fiction/Religious/Christian Fantasy/Mysteries & Detective Stories Release date: October 15, 2021 It’s all fun and games until a smelly ghost, and a terrifying shape-shifting entity follows Lucy home. When a malevolent spirit learns Lucy is the keeper of the artifact he has been searching millennia to find, …
A week after the Covenant Church shooting in Nashville that took place on March 27th, I saw an old episode of The Good Doctor that stirred up a flood of emotions. The opening scene was two moms each driving with their young boys to a rally for a bill. One was dragging her eight-year-old to it because she supported it, …
Last September, I was invited to speak at the Lewisburg Study Club about my writing journey. This is where I met Miss Lynda, a well-respected widow in our community. Unless you’re from the South, you might wonder why she’s referred to as a “miss” since she’s been married. It’s just the way it’s done here. Women older than us are …
It is always a pleasure for me to meet unknown (to me) authors. This past month, I was blessed to meet KC Hart, who is as Southern as they come. I could have listened to her talk for hours. What is it about Southerners that make a person feel like their presence brings a little Mayberry into one’s heart? If …
The Oakands Mansion is situated at 900 North Maney Avenue in Murfreesboro Tennessee. You may wonder why I’m sharing its address since I didn’t for any of the other plantation houses. This one is significant, however, because it was built on land inherited by Sally Mufree Maney, who was the daughter of Revolutionary War Colonel Hardy Murfree—who the city of …
The wealthiest area of Nashville is called Belle Meade. The first time I wandered into this part of the city was when my husband took me to a popular steak house (Sperry’s) for my birthday. We drove past incredible mansions set atop hilly acres of land. I couldn’t imagine living in a home such as these. This is where today’s …
