Dating Through the Years
As the years go by and your marriage deepens and matures, be careful not to get apathetic about your relationship. Remember what a great adventure your marriage has been—and still can be. While it’s easy to take each… Read More
Treasure Hunting
When I was teaching, there were two subjects that I loved the most—English and history. Now that I’m writing historical fiction, I get to apply both of these subjects to my work everyday. Researching history for my historical… Read More
This Child
We just enjoyed a month-long holiday, at least I did. We’ve pondered the Babe in the manger and God’s Word becoming flesh and living with us. We’ve thought about Him growing up and becoming the Savior of the… Read More
Happy Birthday, Jesus!
In just a few days it’s Christmas. You are likely getting ready for Christmas morning, finishing all the last-minute details of wrapping, cooking, and maybe even still shopping. Your house is probably decorated and the music you are playing… Read More
My Best Christmas Gift
I just got the very best Christmas present I’ve ever received. My fourth granddaughter, Peyton Ava, was born on December 6th in South Africa. When her mom shared the news, my heart soared with excitement and joy! For me, Christmas came… Read More
Madison’s Rainbow Adventure
Just in time for Christmas, my latest picture book, Princess Madison’s Rainbow Adventure, is now available on Amazon! This bright and colorful children’s book for ages 3 to 8 teaches little ones about the colors of the rainbow… Read More
Happy Thanksgiving
It’s Thanksgiving Day, and in our American culture, we tend to busy our day of thanks with parades and football, family and fabulous food. But let’s not forget the real reason for this special day—to be thankful for… Read More
Read me a Story!
Happy National Family Literacy Month! Yes, there are hundreds of national days, but I think this one is worth celebrating. In this TV, video, YouTube, internet, and out-and-about driven world, bringing back the tradition of reading as a… Read More
Time for Change?
The holidays are soon upon us and so are the inevitable changes of the new year. Crazy as it is, change is all around us. Elections. A wedding. A new baby. School. A heart attack. A honeymoon. Retirement…. Read More
Winds of Change
In my first novel, the main character has six small children when she immigrates from Ireland to Canada. I cannot imagine how hard that must have been. Many, many Irish immigrants took the perilous journey with little ones… Read More