The Potluck Militia
Potlucks have a long and esteemed history. When writing Sixty Acres and a Bride (which releases in February!) it was natural to set a few scenes on the church grounds, but potlucks go back further than the 1880s. In fact, I'm pretty sure the Treaty of Paris was...
How about I pray for you?
We often throw out promises to pray like they throw candy at a parade. You're having surgery? I'll pray for you. You're singing the solo this Sunday? I'll pray for you. You're trying a new recipe... well, maybe not. But hopefully you know people who don't make that...
What I Learned at the Writer’s Conference
1. Stop talking long enough to get your picture taken. Nothing's worse than getting home and realizing you look TUFF (Too Ugly For Facebook) while posing with your heroes. 2. It takes a twelve page hand-out to teach us how to write kissing scenes. Not that I'm...
Worth the paper it’s printed on?
"What was your favorite thing about Colonial Williamsburg?" I asked my children. "When you let us leave the book binder's shop." The blame falls on me. I could tell they were getting restless, but the book binder was fascinating. Not only did he demonstrate the...
To G. P. S. – A Love Letter
Dear G. P. S., How can I explain the changes you brought to my life? The freedom I feel because of you? You have broaden my horizons. You have broken my chains. You have freed me from the confines of Canadian County and exposed me to the wonders of the world. Never...