Over the weekend my husband was reading a book about engineering design. It’s amazing the two of us are so compatible because I was busy reading a wonderful new book to endorse for a friend of mine which is yet to release, by Ruth Axtell. While hubby learned about the best ways to design a […]
The Cost of Writing?
I’ve often said there are at many types of writers, and I don’t mean types of work writers produce. I mean there are many reasons a person may choose to be a writer. Here are a few: The crusader. Something has happened to this writer that profoundly touches or even alters their life, and they […]
Don’t Throw Out The Message Because of the Methods
Have you ever heard the saying that Christianity would be a lot more appealing if it weren’t for Christians? Have you ever spoken to someone who likes the basic themes in Christianity, but when it comes to church—forget it? It’s like someone automatically connecting Christianity to rules, shame and judgment instead of love, grace, freedom […]
Two WONDERful tidbits
One of the first thoughts to enter my mind when my interest is piqued by historical tidbits is whether or not the tidbit would enhance the setting of a historical novel. I’ve created entire plot lines from a single interesting find. Whisper On The Wind, for example, came about after I read a single line […]
Time and the Glamour of Science
I’m blessed to have the kind of job that doesn’t often demand time constraints. Yes, I have deadlines, but my publisher and I are able to schedule them generously. I do have this once-per-week blog deadline and twice a month I post on another blog (Christians Read) which are regular but manageable deadlines. And of […]
The Art of Persuasion Through Storytelling
This weekend my husband helped a relative of mine move into a new place. Although I actually wasn’t there (I had a speaking engagement at the Church and Synagogue Library Association), he mentioned that the discussion of politics arose after all the boxes and heavy furniture had been moved into the house. This brings up […]
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