It has been a long time since I’ve done a book fair. It’s tempting to say, “Haven’t done one since before Covid,” but it was way before Covid. What can I say? I’m an introvert and a mom. Putting myself out there at a book fair hasn’t made it to the top of my priority list lately. Enter […]
Memorial Day
Today in the United States it is Memorial Day. Since we have readers from all over the world, I wondered about featuring an American holiday in my blog post. I wondered if other countries have a similar holiday to honor those who have fallen in battle for their country. Memorial Day in the US was […]
Retreat!
Retreat!! Don’t we all love the word. I know for me, retreats are always special. They don’t happen often, but when they do I’m ready and willing. I’ve done spiritual retreats and writing retreats. They are both wonderful and an amazing way to reset and refocus. There are several reasons why I love going on […]
Sunday Edition
Happy Mother’s Day! Whether you’re a mom or a daughter or an aunt or a teacher or a caregiver… I wish you all the best today. One of our favorite stops in mid-Vancouver Island is Cathedral Grove. While the trees are definitely not as large as California’s redwoods, this is still an impressive spot to […]
A Matter of Heart
I once heard someone say Mother’s Day should come with a trigger warning. This same person had a hard time going to church on Mother’s Day Sunday, explaining that for her the day was fraught with conflicting, complicated emotions she’d rather not have shoved in her face. If you can relate, this post is for […]
Sunday Edition
Low in the grave He lay — Jesus my Savior! Waiting the coming day — Jesus my Lord! Up from the grave He arose, With a mighty triumph o’er His foes; He arose a Victor from the dark domain, And He lives forever with His saints to reign. He arose! He arose! Hallelujah! Christ arose! […]
Closed for Good Friday
But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed. Isaiah 53:5 (NIV)
Happy 9th Birthday, Inspy Romance!
It’s hard to believe that it has been nine full years since Inspy Romance launched into the blogosphere! And I know some of our daily readers have been here for all nine years. Thank you! Once again, we are giving YOU the gifts for our birthday party. Comment on any Inspy Romance blog post between […]
I’m Giving Away Books for My Birthday!!!
As a romance writer, I enjoy a good love story. So every year on my birthday, I like to do a giveaway where anyone who shares a true love story is entered. This way, we all win! If you don’t know my love story, you can read about it in this month’s issue of Idaho […]
12 Days of Christmas…Reader Style!
Around our house, the Christmas music has been playing since the beginning of November. And I’m not tired of it yet. There are songs I could listen to all year (looking at you “Go Tell It On the Mountain” and “O Come, O Come, Emmanuel”). There are other songs that I skip every time (I […]