I was featured on a friend's blog today. She asked some interesting questions. Click on the link if you want to take a look! FYI--there's a giveaway at the … [Read more...]
How to Lead (or Not) a Summer Bible Study
I'm leading a Bible study at my house for the summer. I wanted to be the hostess and just offer my house, but it's morphed into something that looks quite different than what I had envisioned. Isn't … [Read more...]
Taking a Year Off
This year I’m studying People of the Promised Land I with Bible Study Fellowship. It’s the beginning part of what used to be the Israel and the Minor Prophet study. We’ve been studying David’s life … [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...]
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...]
