An interesting question popped up from the post I wrote after no one attended one of my library events. Someone commented that people might have shown up if I had charged a speaking fee. I … [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...]
Skipping May or How to Skip a Whole Month
I just took a sabbatical from blogging. At least that's my story, and I'm sticking to it. I meant to write last month. Actually, I meant to write more posts and write more consistently than previous … [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...]
A French Fan?
When I started this writing fiction business, I had no idea what I was doing or what God would do through the stories He gave me. I just mainly had fun with the characters, but I did pray for the … [Read more...]
How to Post an Amazon Review
Amazon reviews are important to authors. I've heard several times, "How do I write one" or "I've never done that. I don't know how." The following video is your answer. Posting a review is pretty … [Read more...]
Irish Encounter Book Trailer
Here's my new book trailer for Irish Encounter. What do you think? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nIwrLHam3qI … [Read more...]
