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Appalachian Thursday–Playing in the Creek
A couple of weeks ago I posted about the wonders of playing in the front yard when I was a kid. This week we're headed for the creek! How many times did my mother tell us either NOT to play in the creek or NOT to get wet. Seriously Mom, what were you thinking? Water...
Fear Fast: Post-Lent Update
If you were following my blog back before Easter, you may remember that I gave up fear for Lent this year. In the past, I've given up things like candy and French fries, which, the day after Easter, I went right back to enjoying. But fear, I hoped, would be something...
Appalachian Blessings–Wow, a news release!
I've been in marketing and public relations since I graduated college which was, um, 20 years ago. In that time, I have written more than a few news releases. But I don't think I've ever been the subject of a news release. So check this out! Debut novel from Bethany...
Four Weeks 'Til the Launch
Miracle in a Dry Season officially launches four weeks from tomorrow. When I first got the release date all those months ago, I imagined a sort of mass "unveiling" on Tuesday, August 5. Turns out that's not quite how it works. I already have a copy of my novel since...
Appalachian Thursday–the Fourth at Lucille's
Back home in West Virginia there was always a bean supper at Lucille's for the Fourth of July. George and Lucille were first cousins to my dad and they had a little, white house up on the ridge above the church. Each year, Lucille would organize the event with a big...
What I learned at ICRS
I spent last Sunday-Tuesday in Atlanta at the International Christian Retail show. I've been to quite a few writers' conferences, but this was my first event where the focus was on selling books rather than writing them. And it was a hoot. I went to hopefully connect...
Appalachian Thursday–Summertime Fun in the Yard
On June 21 I sat out on the front steps and watched the daylight linger. As the fireflies rose and Thistle nibbled grass I got to thinking about what a fabulous playground the front yard supplied when I was a kid. There were endless yard games with siblings and...
Video Interview–Miracle in a Dry Season
When I went to visit the Bethany House offices in Minnesota I had a chance to record an interview about my novel. It's hard not to feel self-conscious when you're sitting at a table with a camera pointed at you, but the staff did a great job of putting me at ease....
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