C.S. Lewis and wife, Joy Davidman GreshamIt seems that grief comes in different incarnations for each of us. Just this week, I read a post by Mary DeMuth about feeling abandoned by God when she moved to France: http://www.marydemuth.com/2012/09/sometimes-god-is-far-heres-why/. It's easy to make … [Read more...]
What’s YOUR Fancy?
Today, I have a major question for you, my blog readers:What do you like about this blog? What keeps you coming back? In other words, what tickles your fancy?The author interviews? The homeschool posts? The book reviews? The video blogs, complete with Southern accent? Newbie writer tips? Classy … [Read more...]
Guest Interview with Jennifer S. Burrows, Author of MOST BEAUTIFUL: A 9/11 NOVEL
Jennifer S. BurrowsToday I have the privilege of interviewing the author of a middle-grade book, for a change! Jennifer S. Burrows wrote Most Beautiful: A 9/11 Novel to share the experience of September 11th with children at a level they could process (more info on her book here: … [Read more...]
Old Wives’ Tales
First of all, I'd like to announce the random winner of Joanne Bischof's novel, Be Still My Soul. IT IS: BECKY DOUGHTY! I know Becky will be excited because she'll be meeting Joanne in person very soon at a book signing! For those of you who didn't win, thanks so much for … [Read more...]
Appalachian Romance Author Joanne Bischof–Interview and Book Giveaway
Joanne Bischof and her adorable baby in front of the Waterbrook/Multnomah headquartersProving author video blogs are an effective way to connect, I have to say the first time I saw Joanne Bischof's vlog on how she researches her novels, I felt like I'd met her in person! Check out her vlog here: … [Read more...]
Classy Quotes Wednesday–GATSBY
Robert Redford as Gatsby--GQ Magazine cover March 13, 1974I was stymied for what to use for my classy quotes Wednesday today. Finally, I landed on one of the bazillions of cleverly-turned phrases in The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald.This particular phrase illustrates some well-placed … [Read more...]