I attended the Writers’ Police Academy in Greensboro, North Carolina, a few years ago when Rescued Hearts was still just a beginning scene in my head. WRITERS' POLICE ACADEMY CLASSES Undercover … [Read more...]
Anyone for Tea?
Near the beginning of Rescued Hearts, Brett brews hot tea for Mary Wade. An early reader mentioned to me that she couldn’t imagine her husband making tea for her. Tea may seem like a feminine … [Read more...]
Girl Scout Picture
Mary Wade teaches a Girl Scout group to crochet in Rescued Hearts. I loved my experience as a Girl Scout. Here’s a picture of the group with whom I camped, sold cookies, and earned … [Read more...]
Please, No Frogs
Mary Wade hates frogs. That character point stems directly from the author of Rescued Hearts. When I was in high school, the dreaded science fair project came around every year. I hated them. I never … [Read more...]
How to Paint Shoes for Children
When my daughters were very young, I’d buy white tennis shoes and then paint them to match their outfits. I saw shoes like this either in a boutique or in a catalog and decided I could make my … [Read more...]
Sewing for Children
The lead character in Rescued Hearts, Mary Wade is a children's clothing designer. When my children were young, I enjoyed sewing outfits for them. I always had fun sewing for my children, and I … [Read more...]
Crazy Crocheted Beanies
I learned to crochet a long time ago and taught my children to crochet, too. Even the boys! I like incorporating the craft into all of my stories. One minor sub-plot in Rescued Hearts involves a … [Read more...]
Smocking, Anyone?
When I was expecting our first child, I took a smocking class. I had visions of making lots of clothes for the new baby. The class was fun, and I even bought a pleater because we moved away from the … [Read more...]
Crocheting for Babies
Mary Wade is a children’s clothing designer, and crochet plays a part in some of her designs. I love crocheting hats for babies and sometimes include them in the new baby gift. Here are a few … [Read more...]
Sweet Potato Biscuits
My mother is pretty famous around the local community for her sweet potato biscuits. Unfortunately, her recipe is in her head. I’ve made them a couple of times (successfully, too) from her directions … [Read more...]
