Before I leave this beautiful island, I'll share some pictures from my writing week. I took a walk to the sound on this bridgeway and got a little scare from this guy and a friend when they … [Read more...]
How Do You Feel About Edits?
Today I'm trying to work with this gorgeous view in front of me. It's a beautiful day in the Outer Banks neighborhood. Yesterday I wrote over twenty blog posts to coincide with the publication of … [Read more...]
Word Person
My house is filled with words. Some are collected in books, and some are captured on signs and plaques and pictures. Here are some of what you'll see in our family room, in our kitchen, in my … [Read more...]
Guest Blogging
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...]
