Have you ever joined a new Bible Study or some other gathering when you’re told there’s about to be an ice breaker? I hear all you introverts groaning out there! 😅 Truthfully, I’ve felt the same way, and yet … those little games can help a room full of strangers start talking, and even become […]
When Characters Travel: Nashville and a #free eBook
While writing Tackling the Fields, I sent two of the characters who were musically inclined to Nashville, Tennessee. The city is also known by many as Music City, and these two young characters, Audrey and Bryan, were on the verge of being considered by an agent. The Southern City in Tennessee is about six hours […]
The Boy Next Door and The Heartbroken Girl – Waiting For You
The Spencer family first came into existence when I wrote Mistletoe Kiss. I hadn’t planned to write a series, but I absolutely fell in love with the family when I was writing Chase’s story! I normally get to know the characters before I start writing. I already knew Wade from Mistletoe Kiss—the sweet, dependable, boy […]
Favorite Christmas Themes (Plus #Giveaway)
Wow. It’s December. Can you imagine? Just over a week ago we were having Thanksgiving dinner in good old November. Suddenly, we’re less than one month away from the year 2020. How is your December coming along? Busy? Will you be traveling for Christmas or staying where you are? Have you decorated your home for Christmas […]
Christmas Gifts and Seasonal Blessings!
We’re now well and truly into Advent, a wonderful season of anticipation. And of shopping, too! I love buying Christmas gifts, though it’s not always easy choosing just the right thing (hopefully!) for the people I love. Almost all my presents are now purchased, just wrapping and posting to do. Phew! Still all the Christmas […]
How God speaks to us
Something God’s been teaching me a lot about lately is the many ways He speaks in our lives, and how to open my heart and mind to hearing Him. Like any other relationship, it’s a two-way thing. I believe He wants us to speak to Him, and He also wants us to hear His replies. […]
The 50/50 Marriage?
I love this image! The sweet couple remind me of my Mum and Dad. It’s also a reminder of what I want for my own marriage, and the sort or marriage I hope all the couples in my stories will build, with God’s help! “Marriage is not 50-50; divorce is 50-50. Marriage has to be […]