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Greetings from Boston! Hi friends. John came to Boston for a Microsoft convention. With a free hotel room and a flight voucher to burn, I came along to write. I’ve course for the last two days I haven’t written a word, but John and I have been greatly enjoying the sights. Our hotel, The Parker… [Continue Reading]

Today I’m heading out of town to write for a week. This doesn’t happen often, and I’m very excited. A whole week to spend “in” this story. I’ll officially be on the East Coast, but my mind, my emotions, will be in Spain. One of the questions I get the most is HOW I make… [Continue Reading]

I should have know I’d be a writer. When I was ten I used to record stories on my red tape recorder. (You know, the rectangle kind with the big black buttons and the microphone you could plug in.) Right now I’m in the midst of creating a new story, yet I long for the… [Continue Reading]

Today I was interviewed by Scott and Lori on Family Net Radio. You can listen at: (please do!)http://www.familynetradio.com/mornings/today.asp Now, here’s the story behind the interview . . . This morning I woke up early–before the alarm went off. (It doesn’t happen too often.) I started my Bible Study, and I actually decided to keep reading/praying… [Continue Reading]

Grandpa StoriesMy grandfather was a World War II veteran. This bit of information was something that everyone in our family knew, but no one talked much about. When my grandfather lived with my family during the last four months in his life, we spoke about many things. Of his time growing up during the Depression…. [Continue Reading]

Today It’s Real Life is highlighting a new novel by Chris Well. If you’re curious about who else is highlighting this novel today check out this website and blog. To purchase this book on Amazon.com go here. Deliver Us From Evelyn(Harvest House Publishers)Chris Well Everyone from the Feds to the mob is scrambling to find… [Continue Reading]

Today I’m spending the day writing in my friend’s new office. She’s a writer too, and she took the plunge, renting a little place in a professional building. She even has a beautiful view of the river. Talk about inspiration! I’m blessed to have numerous friends who are writers. They pray for me, encourage me,… [Continue Reading]

Sorry I haven’t posted in a while. I’ve been in Spain, flying around the skies with the vicious men of Hitler’s Legion Condor. I’ve been crossing the Atlantic with Negroes leaving the segregated South behind to fight so that others can be free. I’ve been painting with artists in Spain. Painting olive trees and white… [Continue Reading]

Today’s guest blogger is my writer-friend Kathi Macias. You can find out more about Kathi here. A Season of HopeKathi Macias Hopeless. Have you ever heard that word echoing in your mind? Sure you have—it’s the enemy’s most effective means of tempting us to walk in defeat. There is nothing he would like better than… [Continue Reading]

I’m thankful I have so many wonderful friends who’ve been sharing their wisdom on this blog. Maybe you’re interested in what’s been going on “behind the scenes.” Behind the scenes . . . –I attended a womens’ retreat with teen moms that I mentor. I loved the speaker, but I’m overwhelmed with the complex needs… [Continue Reading]

I love Sugar-free Red Bull drinks. In fact, when I’m under deadline I buy them by the six-pack. Wow, do my fingers fly as I type. But I also found two other ways to fuel me. And, amazingly, both are FREE (unlike the $1.25 a can for Red Bull!) 1. I start every day by… [Continue Reading]