About the Book Book Title: Shadow Sister Author: Katherine Scott Jones Genre: Woman’s Fiction Release date: August 28, 2018 Working on her father’s vineyard allows Sarah Lanning to bury memories of a lost love and a career that might have been. But then her fractured family receives word that her estranged sister, Jenna, is dead, leaving behind an unexpected …
In the Midst of Angelic Conflict
I write this blog post today with a heavy heart. From personal past experience, I have seen that when we allow the enemy a foothold into our heart, mind and/or home, the results are devastating. I’m reminded of this after a tragedy occurred in Amador County late Monday night. I’m not going to address the details, assign blame or judgment. …
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Summer is waning, but fall isn’t quite here yet, as much as many wish it were. I heard on KLOVE just yesterday that Starbucks has already brought in their pumpkin spice latte—traditionally the specialty drink that heralds in the holidays. And it’s only August! Anyone besides me sick of the big push to commercialize the holiday season? Since I completed …
The Sound of Silence
One of the challenges of moving more than halfway across the country is also one of the blessings. I have a difficult time being alone for more than few days. Typically, when my husband goes off on one of his bi-annual hunting trips, he’s gone for three days. When we were first married, these times alone brought with it a …
Keep on Walking
I’ve been reading a “new” book—I ordered it almost a year ago and it sat in my stack. Do you have one of those stacks? Books you’ve collected with every intention to read, but somehow can’t find the time? I really hope I’m not the only one. Anyway, I found it as I was packing to move across country and …
Review of Stalking Willow by Fay Lamb
Bitterness, stalking, and a neighbor to die for… What’s a girl to do? Trailed by a stalker in New York City, Willow Thomas, a young ad executive, scurries back to her small North Carolina hometown and the lake house where ten years earlier a scandal revealed her entire life had been a lie, and a …
Interview With Blossom Turner
Today, I would like to welcome good friend and critique partner, Blossom Turner, to my blog. We met years ago at Mount Hermon’s Christian Writer’s Conference where we both attended a Head Start clinic early in our writing “careers.” Welcome Blossom! First off, can you share your most recent work in progress? My most recent work in progress is an Inspirational Romance called …
Ten Things I Love About Living in Tennessee
Lightening bugs. As the summer sun just starts to go down, we get a magical blinking light show all over our yard and up in the trees. What a delight! Summer storms. Sweet rain in the midst of a hot summer day puts a smile on my face and results in… How green everything is all summer long. Living in …
Interview With Joanne Kraft
Today I’d like to welcome Joanne Kraft to my blog. It’s pure pleasure to interview Joanne, and I consider her a true friend. She and I met years ago when we roomed together at the Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference. She introduced me to Inspire Christian Writers, where I was part of a critique team for many years. Welcome Joanne. What …
Interview With Randy Ingermanson
Today on my blog, I’m interviewing Randy Ingermanson. He was one of my first mentor teacher’s at Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference in 2010. Wonderful writer, wonderful teacher. (I’d put an exclamation point here, but he taught me better). Welcome Randy. First off, can you tell us about your most recent book or project? My most recently published book is a …