Faith & Calling If God waited until we felt ready, confident, and fully equipped before calling us, very few of us would ever take the first step. When I first felt God calling me, I thought He was calling me … Continue reading →
What to do when, like me, you say, “I’m doubting my manuscript.” Last night, I finished the final edit of my book When Justice Sleeps. I sent the manuscript off to a professional editor and to three beta readers, then … Continue reading →
Faith & Calling. Most writers don’t wake up one morning knowing exactly what God has called them to do—or how that calling will take shape. For many of us, the journey unfolds slowly, quietly, and often with more questions than … Continue reading →
Faith & Calling Writing as a Calling, Not Just a Hobby My personal writing journey didn’t arrive all at once with a trumpet blast from heaven. It was gradual—so gradual, in fact, that for many years I didn’t recognize it … 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 →
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 →
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 →
