Happy Thanksgiving

I pray y’all have a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. And just for fun, enjoy Mila’s take on the holiday!

Eat, Drink and Be Merry!

I never get tired of seeing new Thanksgiving food ideas. I hope one of these will inspire you this holiday season.

Video Reading: Segment Seven

Hey friends, we’re more than halfway done with this video series. I hope you’re enjoying it. Thanks for your support and encouragement.

As Simple as Eggs

A frying pan on the stove top and two un-cracked eggs in a bowl beside it was all it took to put a smile on my face and warmth in my heart. Simple. Unexpected. Sweet. And it took my husband less than thirty seconds to accomplish this. We’ve been in the middle of a kitchen remodel for the last three …

Christmas Creations

Thanksgiving is only a short 2 1/2 weeks away. Where does the time go? As part of my Fall/Christmas series, I wanted to share some of the things I love (besides writing novels!) I don’t feel I’m the most creative person, but if I see a picture or get directions, I can make just about anything. The pallet Christmas trees …

Amish Mystery

For years, ever since I’ve been attending writer’s workshops, Amish fiction has been a big deal. I’ve never been a fan myself, but it seemed like every acquisitions editor was seeking it. In fact, I was in a mentoring group at Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference with a middle aged man who was told if he’d write it, Harvest House would …

Happy Fall Y’All

My all-time favorite time of year to decorate is in the Autumn. I don’t mean Halloween decorations, I mean those that you can put up in September and leave all the way through Thanksgiving. There is something nostalgic about pumpkins and mums—timeless and cozy. This year, we are in a new home (or new to us) in a new state. …

No Artiface

We sat in the front row of the Wednesday night Bible lesson because that’s where we sat on Sunday after worship service. And the Wednesday before. And the Sunday before that—which was the first time we’d been in this classroom. Wednesday nights, the church serves dinner and then everyone disperses. Some to choir practice, some to teach the kids and …