As happens so often when my husband and I have one of our many discussions, the topic inevitably touches on both science and writing. Of course I think it’s far easier to talk about writing, because almost anyone can understand a story if it’s told clearly enough. As far as science goes, I represent […]

This week for New Fiction Wednesday, I want to share with you a special piece of fiction. As many of you know, I’m part of the Fragile X community. My son was born with this genetic disorder, which limits his development. While there are many things to worry about when someone you love so much […]

This past weekend was one of those times when life matched the starry-eyed expectations of being a writer. Since this doesn’t happen very often (usually I’m doing laundry on weekends!) I thought the moments to be blog-worthy. On Friday morning I received an almost unbelievable phone call from RWAs Liaison for the RITA contest who […]

  At church this weekend my pastor spoke from Psalm 139. This sermon was actually part of a series concentrating on how overwhelming God’s love is for us, a topic making this Psalm a longtime favorite of mine. As usual, my pastor’s take was insightful and unique. He cited a story told by astronaut and […]

Here’s the latest from my friend Jill Eileen Smith! Can love triumph over treachery? Bathsheba is a woman who longs for love. With her husband away fighting the king’s wars, she battles encroaching loneliness–making it frighteningly easy to succumb to the advances of King David. Will one night of unbridled passion destroy everything she holds […]

  This week in connection to my new contest, I’d like to introduce myriad topics for thought and discussion—that non-essential marginalia that sometimes can produce fascinating “asides” of life. Topic #1 Have you ever had a moment when you felt your age? I must admit, the older I get the wider the gap becomes between […]