One of my favorite things is cooking dinner. It’s a good thing that I like it because I cook for 11 people every night. I like to try new recipes, but I also have old favorites. It’s extremely satisfying to gather my whole family around the table every night and see my family members enjoying… [Continue Reading]
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Great Read Alouds for K-2
Looking for some great books to read with your kids? Here’s a list of read alouds for K-2. Perfect for your library’s summer reading program! 1. The Little Old Lady Who was not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams 2. Love you Forever by Robert Munsch 3. I Have to Go by Robert Munsch 4. … [Continue Reading]
A New Family Favorite (& Giveaway!)
A New Family Favorite We have no less than a dozen Bible story books and our kids love to read them. Bella, Casey and Alyssa were excited when the Treasury of Bible Stories arrived. And they were even more excited when I started to read. Rhyming books are always fun. We love Dr. Suess and… [Continue Reading]
Why I Write Romance Novels
Why I Write Romance Novels I’ve gotten the question more than once, “You write romance novels?” I can see the confusion in the eyes of the person asking the question. She looks like such a sweet person. . . . Why would she write THAT? First, I want to defend romance. The Bible is filled… [Continue Reading]
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well)
Hope For Bible Study Newbies (Who Want to Train their Kids Well) I’m not sure I should admit this, but as much as I loved Women Living Well, I felt a twinge of jealousy as I read chapter two. Unexpected emotions rolled around in my gut as I read about how Courtney’s mother sat down… [Continue Reading]
How to Grow a Reader
Growing up my favorite thing to do was read. As a homeschooling mom (and an author) reading is now a highlight of my life. From the moment I had kids, I wanted them to be readers, too. I’m happy to say they are! Here are some ways you can grow a reader too. 1. Start… [Continue Reading]
The Books Authors Read | Shelley Shepard Gray
What was your favorite book as a child? My favorite book was Alice In Wonderland. It’s still one of my all-time favorites. Right there with Little Women. What book did you read that first made you want to be an author? Boy, I can’t remember a particular book. I have always been a voracious reader… [Continue Reading]
The True Story of Noah (And 4 Ways it Applies to You)
The True Story of Noah (And 4 Ways it Applies to You) I’ve yet to see the Noah movie with Russell Crowe. Some of family saw it, and I like my oldest son’s quote, “I liked the book better.” The book?! Yes, the book. If you haven’t read it, here is the true story of… [Continue Reading]
The Books Authors Read | Susan May Warren (Plus a Giveaway)
What was your favorite book as a child? The Ghosts (a time travel story)! What book did you read that first made you want to be an author? The Little House on the Prairie books! What was the last book you read, just for fun? Burning Sky by Lori Benton What upcoming release are you most… [Continue Reading]
Books I’ve Read (So Far) in 2014
Books I’ve Read (So Far) in 2014 This year I’ve made it a goal to keep track of what books I’ve read and what I’ve thought of them. These are the books I’ve read so far in 2014. So far I’ve loved them all! Keep up with all the books I’ve read so far… [Continue Reading]
The Books Authors Read | The Authors of ‘Smitten’ (Plus a Giveaway)
What was your favorite book as a child? Colleen: Bambi’s Children. Denise: The Little House series by Laura Ingalls Wilder. What book did you read that first made you want to be an author? Colleen: All of them. I’ve been a reader as long as I can remember. Denise: It wasn’t really one particular book, but an… [Continue Reading]