A Distance Too Grand by Regina Scott My rating: 4 of 5 stars “Perhaps she could fit in, just as she was. All she had to do was be herself.” In A Distance Too Grand, Regina Scott reminds us to rise above the world’s expectations simply by being ourselves. The…
Because I Said Yes
This past weekend I attended the reNEW Christian writer’s retreat in West Hartford, Connecticut. When I was originally asked to go by a woman in my church, I had to take some time to think about it. Even after I had said “yes” and paid the deposit, I was second–guessing…
Excerpt from a Very Rough Draft
The excerpt below is from the story, A Work of Heart. This is a story I have been working on for a long time and will one day soon return to. For a little background, Jeremy is a photographer and has been sent to a town in the Finger Lakes…
Book Review: One More River to Cross
Typically when I read historical fiction, the novel is set somewhere in the 1800s in England, or in the mid-1900s U.S. or Europe (WW2 era mostly). So this book, set in pioneer times was something new for me, and I have to say it did not disappoint. My review below…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 8
I’ve been continuing my work on The Rose Garden this month. My goal is to finish writing the story by the end of the month, the “first” draft, anyway, and then go from there (edits, revamps, you know the drill). Rose and Nicole’s story will finally come to an end,…
15 Christian Fiction Novels to Add to Your Fall Reading List
Fall is the time for pumpkins, falling leaves, and curling up with a warm blanket and a good book. Below is a list of books coming out this fall (or close enough to it). I’ve added the ones that sounded most interesting and had at least two formats. Let me…
Tales From an Active Imagination: Part 7
Seven o’clock in the morning and the sun is already making its way into my bedroom, leaving the dark of night a distant memory. Normally, this wouldn’t bother me.
Book Review: The Words Between Us
As you probably know by now, I love reading. My favorite books come from the fiction shelves. I’m a sucker for historical fiction, but I do love a good contemporary novel (honestly, I’ve been reading a lot of those lately). Christian or non, it doesn’t really matter, though of course…
Is it Possible to Get Angry and Not Look Like a Fool?
Have you ever made a rash decision made from temper? Did you regret it later on, after you have calmed down? At some point in our lives, we all make bad decisions based upon our emotions. We’re too quick to respond. We may say something we don’t really mean, or…
2 Authors with Debut Novels in 2019
This year in my reading adventures, I have read 2 books that were debut novels. I love the idea of picking up a brand new book from a brand new author. One day, I would love to be in their shoes. The first author you may have seen in a…