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Word of the Week
Thoughtful Thursdays
History's Story
Books, Books, Books!
Word of the Week
Since 2011, readers have been enjoying my “Word of the Week” posts, which look not just at the definition of a word, but at its history and etymology. These quick little peeks into words we use every day (or…don’t), are a fun way to learn something new in just a minute or two! Word Nerds, unite!
Word of the Week – Flirt
The history of the word “flirt” is absolutely fascinating! Let’s see how it’s evolved over time.
Word of the Week – Nervous
The history of the word “spinster” is absolutely fascinating! Let’s see how it’s evolved over time.
Word of the Week – Meat
The history of the word “spinster” is absolutely fascinating! Let’s see how it’s evolved over time.
Thoughtful Thursdays
Though a novelist by trade, one of the trademarks of my books is the spiritual depth and exploration I includes as my characters work through what it really means to walk out their faith. Faith, in fact, is one of the things I like to ponder most. In these once-a-week articles, I gets thoughtful at the crossroads of faith, family, and fiction.
Because You Ask Not
Jesus tells you, “You have not because you ask not.” But it FEELS like we’re asking…so what are we doing wrong?
A Soft Answer
I always thought I knew what the proverb “A soft answer turns away wrath” meant…but there’s more depth there.
2024 Word of the Year – (Re)Discover
As 2023 draws to a close, it’s time for me to reflect on the Word of the Year I’d chosen and how it played out in my life: LINGER.
History’s Story
Nearly all of my books are historicals, which means I do A LOT of research. Check out History’s Story for this novelist’s take on some of the historical tidbits I’ve learned through my research, especially on topics that end up in my novels.
Piper’s Hole
If there’s anything more beautiful than a cave carved from a cliff by the sea, I’m not sure I’ve seen it. There’s just something breathtaking about that visual reminder of the power of the waves, isn’t there? Words like erosion and corrosion just don’t capture the...
John Mucknell, Pirate Admiral
Once there lived, and once there was a man born and raised a Cockney who, like so many others, took to the sea. John Mucknell was in many ways what we think of as a stereotypical sailor—he drank too much, cursed too much, and when he was in his cups, he was mean. But...
A Tour of the Abbey Gardens
The Abbey Gardens In “Welcome to the Isles of Scilly,” I gave you an overview of this beautiful island chain and introduced you to some of the main places my heroine, Libby, visits in The Nature of a Lady, including a quick peek of the Abbey Gardens, with a promise of...
Books, Books, Books!
It goes without saying that with a novelist, it always comes down to BOOKS. These posts are your go-to for book news, cover reveals, book releases, Scavenger Hunts, giveaways, and bookish merch!
Merry Christmas!
A short Christmas prayer and quick reminder.
A Nutcracker Kind of Christmas
Let me tell you a bit about my Nutcracker-inspired Christmas short-novel that will be out for Christmas 2024!
An Invitation to the World of the Awakened
Join me as I journey to a new world…a world of faith and romance, a world where technology and gift of God have met to create “magic” and wonder…but only where those who are different are willing to meet.