The Water Keeper by Charles Martin
Author Charles Martin hooked me with his first book and I’ve been a fan ever since. His novels contain deep wisdom and turns of thought that make me pause, mouth open. I’ve often said I would read a grocery list if he wrote it. I put off reading his newest release. I’d heart it dealt …
Meanwhile, back at the ranch…
If you’re new to this website, welcome. I’ve taken a break from blogging while I work on my next novel–which is taking much longer than I anticipated. If you’d like to receive more current news and information, sign up for my monthly newsletter. That’s where I chat with my readers and followers, sharing what’s happening …
Remembering Mom
Five years ago on my birthday, Mom entered the hospital for the last time. And five years ago today, she entered eternal life. Though I often think my dad had the greatest influence on my life, realistically that credit goes to my mother. She was the wife of a pastor and camp director raising a …
Advent and The Discipline of Waiting
“I love to wait,” said no one, ever. Most of us associate waiting with uselessness—waiting in traffic, waiting in the doctor’s office, waiting in the grocery line to check out, waiting for a repairman, waiting for a teenage son or daughter to come home, waiting for your flight to board and take off. Recently, …
Keeping Score
Last week, I managed to add a couple thousand words to my WIP. So I’ll share a close up of my geranium. This week, my first grandchild arrives, so I doubt I’ll get much writing in. But maybe I can noodle a title for this work!
Taking a Break
Is it age or…? The older I get, the slower my brain seems to work. I wish I could rattle off two and three stories a year like other writers. Apparently, I have it backwards, cranking out one story every two to three years. My brain just doesn’t have the RPM’s. In fact, I find …
Signatures in an Autograph Book
Friends are the people who leave their signature in the autograph book of your life. A couple weeks ago, I received a welcome surprise in my email inbox. A friend from my freshman year of college wrote asking if I was the Mary Watson he used to know. Indeed I am, and we spent the …
Calling All Fans of Inspirational Mysteries/Thrillers
Here’s your chance to win 20–yes, 20!–free inspirational mystery and thriller books. Click here to check out the authors who are participating. If you see some you like, sign up for their newsletters. It’s not a forever commitment. You can always unsubscribe, but I hope you’ll give them a chance. You might discover a new …
Home Is Where The Family Is
This week, our Life Stories question has to do with siblings. Summer temperatures in the 100 degree range are pretty normal in my part of Texas. Which is why I try to schedule an annual pilgrimage to visit my five siblings in Wisconsin and Minnesota during July or August. By then, I’ve had enough …
Let’s Play a Game
Does your family enjoy playing games together? My family has a board game we’ve enjoyed called Life Stories. It’s not a race to the finish type of game, but one that provides topics for conversation between friends, family, or even people you may have just met. Being somewhat conversationally-challenged, I love this game because I …