Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moths and vermin destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moths and vermin do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal" (Matthew 6.19-20 NIV). Fighting for Castles After studying Irish history and visiting Ireland for almost 2 weeks, … [Read more...] about Fighting for Castles
Christian Writing
The King Incarnate
The King Incarnate I memorized the Celtic Prayer found in Calvin Miller's book, Celtic Devotions, for my trip to Ireland to celebrate my husband and my 20th anniversary. This prayer to me represents the awe and mystery of God, and His love for us found in the King Incarnate, the Son of God born into our earth as Immanuel, God with us, to reconcile us back into relationship … [Read more...] about The King Incarnate
Book Review: Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
Mark of the Raven, the first book in the Ravenwood Saga by Morgan L. Busse, is a hauntingly brilliant tale that woos the reader into the ominous mountain gloom of House Ravenwood until hope finally illuminates the cold castle walls. The start of the story is beautifully written with excellent world building and intricate relational details that create a world that, … [Read more...] about Book Review: Mark of the Raven by Morgan L. Busse
2019 Selah Award Winners!
Two of my books, one non-fiction and the other fiction, were Selah Award Finalist for the 2019 Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference. I'm honored to announce that F'lorna of Rodesh, The Violet Moon Series Book 1, won first place for Young Adult. And Granola Bar Devotional: Spiritual Snacks on the Go! won third place for Anthology. I'm in awe of God's goodness. I … [Read more...] about 2019 Selah Award Winners!
Free Download: The Cure
I am offering my short story, The Cure, as a free download to all my faithful and new subscribers! You can go to the right column of this page to "Subscribe to our Newsletter," and the link for the free download will be emailed to you! As a mother, when confronted with the pain and finality of life, I desperately embrace a God who has planted eternity within us. No … [Read more...] about Free Download: The Cure
F’lorna of Rodesh: Finalist for the Alliance Award
F'lorna of Rodesh is an Alliance Award finalist! Realm Makers is a conference for Christian Speculative Writers that holds a yearly book competition, including the Reader's Choice Alliance Awards! Voting for round two begins Friday, April 5th and ends Monday, April 22nd. So check out the TOP 20 BOOKS and find a few more amazing speculative fiction reads! If you haven't … [Read more...] about F’lorna of Rodesh: Finalist for the Alliance Award
Book Review: Maiden of Iron by Edie Melson
Maiden of Iron is a mashup novel where the story of Robin Hood collides with steampunk and a dash of sci-fi! This was my first book to read in the Steampunk genre, and I was swept away in a colorful retelling of the Robin Hood and Maid Marian saga! Edie Melson created an imaginative world of Steampunk with details that created a movie-like image in the mind. I became so … [Read more...] about Book Review: Maiden of Iron by Edie Melson
5 Healthy Habits for Writers: Writing for Life
5 Healthy Habits of Writers: Writing for Life Writers and bloggers can sit isolated in front of a computer screen for hours at a time. Like any career or pastime, writing has its benefits and pitfalls. Writing allows us to communicate information in a format that is easily transferable. Once we click “Send,” our words can be spread across the stratosphere. However, if we … [Read more...] about 5 Healthy Habits for Writers: Writing for Life
