Allon Manger: A January Tribute to Mama, Daddy, and Cajun Tradition January always makes me think about family. Not in a fresh-start, clean-slate kind of way—but in a remembering way. Remembering where we came from. Who taught us. And all … Continue reading →
If you’ve ever heard the saying “your first five pages can make or break a book,” you know there’s a little truth and a lot of pressure wrapped up in it. Those first pages are where readers, agents, and editors … Continue reading →
Finding Your Voice in Fiction (Without Forcing It)One of the questions writers ask most often is, “How do I find my voice?” It sounds mysterious, almost as if it’s either something you either have or you don’t. As if one … Continue reading →
Basting is the process of spooning or brushing liquid over your turkey as it cooks. That liquid might be pan drippings, butter, broth, or — in my case — a simple homemade basting sauce. If you’ve ever pulled a turkey … Continue reading →
Every family seems to have that one recipe that comes out only at Christmas — the one everyone looks forward to and the one that disappears the second it’s spotted. For us, that recipe was my grandmother’s Date Loaf Candy. … Continue reading →
Mrs. Hollub – The Teacher Who Wrapped Us in Kindness When I look back over all my school years, one name still shines brighter than the rest: Mrs. Hollub. She taught in the 1940s, 50s, and 60s, and to this … Continue reading →
This 24-hour custard fruit salad recipe is a vintage family one made with a homemade egg custard folded over fruit and chilled overnight for rich, nostalgic flavor. Some recipes travel through generations, not just in handwritten notes, but in stories, … Continue reading →
I thought I’d share one of my earliest memories of falling in love with stories. I was blessed with two wonderful grandmothers—both strong in their faith, both best friends for life. One inspired my love for cooking, and the other … Continue reading →
Title: A Big Milestone Reached! Last night, I typed the two words all writers look forward to… THE END!This book has been such an adventure, and it stretched me in ways I didn’t expect because—surprise!—it’s in a new-to-me genre. I’m not quite ready to … Continue reading →
How do we obey the Lord to find quiet time to spend with Him? When we choose our alone time with God, it is important to follow this example. Maybe you are not what is considered “a morning person.” I’ve … Continue reading →
