Just as making a movie ends up with many unused pieces on the cutting room floor, so does creating a book conclude with a similar pile of rejected footage. Today I’m letting you in on some of that which went into the creation of my sophomore novel, Shadow Sister.
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I’m gearing up for a book (re)launch, and I’d love for you to be part of it. Many of you helped launch my two books the first time. I’m so grateful for your love, help, and support! One of the biggest things that helps an author are Amazon reviews.
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Isn’t that just the prettiest cover? All the same, I wasn’t sure I would love this book, only because as a reader I’ve not had stellar success with histfic of this ilk. But in addition to the lovely image, it also had Stephanie Landsem’s name on the cover, so I was willing to take a chance. And, friends, Stephanie did not disappoint.
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I’m recently back from CPE, and (spoiler alert) I had a marvelous time. I trust I won’t be misunderstood when I tell you how happy it made me to have no one but myself for which to be responsible for six days. Six whole days, friends. What luxury.
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As promised, I’m back with acclaimed author Patricia Raybon, whose character Annalee Spain had me instantly enamored. Patricia is here with me today to provide a peek behind the curtain and some quick Qs.
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Last time I introduced you to Becca Kinzer’s charming debut novel, Dear Henry, Love Edith, which made me an instant fan. Now, as promised, we’re back for a peek behind the curtain and some quick Q’s.
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Wintertime, while a good and necessary season, has never been my favorite. But books make it better! Here are two bright books that have helped ease me through some of these long, dark wintry days.
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To give cheerfully to those we are called to love and lead, let us first fill our heart-&-soul pitchers so that we can serve abundantly from the overflow. From making daily Bible reading a habit to flashback faves from the archives, I hope these pieces and podcasts from around the web inspire and encourage you as they have me.
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I love Advent, but there’s something about turning the page to the New Year that makes me happy. I believe it’s, in part, the joy and longing God has hard-wired into us for fresh starts and new beginnings — our soul’s yearning for its heavenly home and the New Earth that awaits.
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I do love the Advent season, so much more than Christmas Day itself, which comes and goes in the flash and rustle of discarded wrapping paper. I love that Advent arrives just as we are living the shortest, darkest days of the year. Christmas is the joy of celebration, but Advent is the joy of anticipation. I relish God’s good gifts in this season — the lights, the friends, the food, the warmth — right when our souls crave them most.
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