Mary Hamilton
Were he still alive on this earth, my dad would be celebrating his 100th birthday on the last day of this month. Sadly, I only knew him for the first 21 years of my life before God called His faithful servant home. I’ve missed knowing him as an adult, missed benefitting from his wisdom, missed …
My husband’s great-grandfather and uncle served in the Union Army during the Civil War. The uncle wrote 250 letters home to his wife detailing where he was and what he was doing. Last summer, my husband and I joined his cousin and wife on a trip to several of the battlefields where they fought. This …
Bridge into Sunset This is one of my favorite photos, taken of the Twin Bridges that cross Lake Waco. Story Progress With the help of a good friend, I managed to work through the spot where I was stuck last month. Now, I’ve encountered a new problem, but I’m planning to start writing out …
Once a month, I like introducing you to author friends of mine and one of their books. Today, I’m excited to introduce a lady I met while going to a writers conference several years ago. I lived in Houston, she lived in Dallas, but we connected through our ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) membership and …
While in Little Rock, Arkansas, I learned about Ed Stilley, a farmer who trusted in the Lord but was having a hard time making ends meet for his family of a wife and five children. In fact, as late as 1969, he still plowed his fields behind a mule. One day, thinking he was having …
Lessons from the Civil War, Pt. 2 Wayne’s Great-grampa Mart and great-uncle Robert were mustered into the Union army in Springfield, IL in August 1861. They trained there before heading to their first encampment at Cairo, IL in September 1861. Lincoln Museum If you ever find yourself in Springfield, be sure to visit the Lincoln …
I’ve discovered a hobby in recent years. Photography, especially nature pictures. I like trying to catch scenes as colorful as possible without having to use a filter. It’s a different kind of storytelling. Since this is the last Tuesday of February, I’ll share a photo I’ve taken and update you on my writing progress. Some …
Looking for a good book to read? Here’s a few I’ve read. The House on Foster Hill by Jaime Jo Wright If you like stories about spooky houses, you’ll enjoy this book. The heroine, Kaine Prescott, is a widow who has tried unsuccessfully to convince California authorities that her husband’s death was murder. Hoping for …
I don’t write historical novels, but I find history fascinating. Unfortunately, I’m generally not a detailed person, and if I wrote historicals, I’d always be afraid of missing some important fact. But last summer, my husband and I started a historical journey that has led us down an interesting path. Each month, I’ll share a …
Wondering about the house where Elaine stayed while hiding from someone who wanted to silence her? The pictures aren’t very good quality, but this is the house I envisioned. It was one we looked at when we first moved to the area and were looking to buy a home. It was a very unusual house, …
A dear friend passed away recently, and as I reflected on our friendship, I found myself needing to express how much she influenced me over the many years I’ve known her. She left behind a beautiful legacy of faith and love, humor and good books. I hope you’ll read about one of the ladies to …
A dear friend passed away recently, and as I reflected on our friendship, I found myself needing to express how much she influenced me over the many years I’ve known her. She left behind a beautiful legacy of faith and love, humor and good books. I hope you’ll read about one of the ladies to …
