Mary Hamilton
Out back, beyond our property line is a field that was left fallow for the summer. Lately, I’ve been watching a tractor travel from one side to the other, then back to front to back again, plowing the weeds under and breaking up the soil. One evening as the sun was going down and the …
Last week, the news from Chattanooga, TN left us shocked. Four Marines killed, several others injured in an unprovoked attack by what appears to be a jihadist gunman. Since then, one of the injured has also died from his wounds. Many of us feel connected to the military and specifically the Marine Corps because our …
Now and then, I find a book that significantly changes my way of thinking. One of those books is The Life You’ve Always Wanted: Spiritual Disciplines for Ordinary People by John Ortberg. The author describes how, in the first century AD, much of the rabbinical writings dealt with circumcision, keeping the Sabbath, and dietary laws. …
On the third day, a wedding took place at Cana in Galilee. Jesus’ mother was there, and Jesus and his disciples had also been invited to the wedding. When the wine was gone, Jesus’ mother said to him, “They have no more wine.” (John 2: 1-3, NIV) Ever wonder why Mary spoke to Jesus about …
Do you have a favorite author? Or two? In the past, I held back from reading my favorite author’s latest book until a new one came out. That way, I always had one to look forward to. These days, I have another favorite author whose books I’m willing to pay full price for. I enjoy …
I don’t know if any of this is worth posting but since I can’t think of anything else to write, I’ll just jot down a few things that caught my attention recently. Weather–Actually, as I write this post, I’m sitting in a closet with the dog because we’re under a tornado warning. There are …
I’m a day late here, but did you know yesterday, May 18, was No Dirty Dishes Day? There doesn’t seem to be any record of who initiated this day. Someone suggested it was probably a teenager trying to avoid his or her daily chore. In my opinion, it could just as easily be a mother …
From time to time, I enjoy promoting other authors, especially if I can help them promote a new book. Today I’d like to introduce Jo Huddleston, whose book Wait For Me released in March. First, a little about Jo. Jo Huddleston is a multi-published author of books, articles, and short stories. Her debut novels in …
Kids have a knack for speaking truth in all innocence. Years ago when our kids were young, a job change meant we had to leave the house we’d come to love, the neighborhood where friends lived, and the place where so many sweet memories were made. In time, we settled into a new environment, made …
I’ve always heard that building a house stresses a marriage, but what about buying the house of your dreams? That decision of which house to buy was so much simpler 33 years ago when we signed the contract on our first house. What could we afford on two beginning salaries? Nine years later, when the …
I first became acquainted with Deborah Heal through her delightful historic/fantasy Time and Again Trilogy. Now, I’m excited to learn she has a new series out. Recently Deborah Heal released Only One Way Home, book 2 in her Rewinding Time Series. Enjoy this excerpt from her book. At the end of the excerpt, “My Cherokee Roots” …
Change can be hard, exciting, challenging, welcome or dreaded. As a high school graduate, I gifted my best friend with a decoupaged wallhanging I’d made from a magazine ad. It showed a picture of a young child, forehead against the window of a school bus with a tear sliding down his cheek. The caption read, …
Thanks to all of you who visited our various blogs throughout the month of December and commented. We appreciate you taking the time to do that and hope that you’ll continue to stick around. Each of us try to provide interesting and entertaining content weekly and would love your continued presence! Without further ado, our …
Have you followed Macy’s story from last week on Jennifer Slattery’s page on InspyRomance.com? That’s where this romantic short story by Marcia Gunnett Woodard started. I posted Pt. 2 here on Monday. And I’m sure you’re anxious to find out how it turns out for Macy and Lance. So let’s get to it! On Christmas …
It’s the end of week one in the HopeSpringsBooks Advent Giveaway and…we had a few kinks. These things happen, but happily for you, it gives you a chance for some additional free stuff as our way of saying “Ooops! Please forgive us.” But first up, Teresa Pollard had a great post on Tuesday about hope. …
The winner of last week’s Mainely Mysteries giveaway is Linda Hogue. Congratulations, Linda! If you like mysteries, be sure to check out Susan Page Davis’s three-book collection. This week, I’m continuing my travelogue from our recent trip. (To catch up, click here.) After saying goodbye to our son and leaving Chicago, we headed up to …
Today, we get a sneak peek at Book 1 of Mainely Mysteries. Remember to leave a comment for a chance to win. We’ll announce a winner next Monday. Emily looked around with shining eyes. “I’ve only been on this end of the island a few times, back when I was a kid and one of …
Last week, I listed seven lessons I’d learned as a new author. Most of them were things I plan to do differently from this point forward. But there was one I learned, particularly from my most recent book, that I intend to apply not only in writing but in other areas of my life as well. …
Goodreads Book Giveaway Hear No Evil by Mary L. Hamilton Giveaway ends June 18, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Goodreads Book Giveaway Hear No Evil by Mary L. Hamilton Giveaway ends June 18, 2014. See the giveaway details at Goodreads. Enter to win
Several weeks ago, I was invited to join this blog tour by my good friend, Peggy Wirgau. Peggy and I met through ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and I can’t begin to say how much her encouragement and critiquing has helped me. She is currently looking for a publisher for her debut novel, The Stars …
Prayers of a Mother’s Heart: For a Chosen Generation By Amy von Borstel About the Book: If you knew that your prayers could change the lives and futures of your children or grandchildren, would you pray regularly? Prayers of a Mother’s Heart: For a Chosen Generation is a hope-filled resource for those desiring a …
