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Don't Embrace the Skunk
What’s on the back of your computer?
To introduce September's theme, let me tell my story backward and see how it goes.
On the back of
Sep 16, 20233 min read
Meet Mechelle Leifson Wride
I had the pleasure of meeting Mechelle at Author-Con in 2019. She approached my table, introduced herself, and mentioned her book...
Sep 15, 20233 min read
AFLOAT: Drug Addiction Through a Mother's Eyes x4
It is with great joy I share the announcement of this incredible book. This is a powerful story that takes you through the dangers and...
Sep 15, 20233 min read
August Wrap-Up
It's been a little over a week, and I'm finally getting around to sharing my August wrap-up. The past month has been a whirlwind of...
Sep 9, 20233 min read
Family: An Interview with Kay Lynn Wilson
"What does it mean to act like family? It means forgiveness, repentance, and respect. It means sharing struggles and trials and ups and...
Aug 26, 20232 min read
NOT BROKEN: Infertility, Adoption, and Christ's Power to Heal by Kay Lynn Wilson
This is a very special book! In 2019, I had the opportunity to help Kay Lynn Wilson with an editorial read of her manuscript Not Broken:...
Aug 21, 20233 min read
The Existence Series is a 2023 Book Award Finalist
I am delighted and honored to learn that THE EXISTENCE SERIES (Remember, Beyond the End, and Lies a Place) all were recognized as...
Aug 18, 20231 min read
Island memories, grief and loss, and Ohana's bond
My heart, like that of many others, aches in the wake of Maui's recent devastations. The year 2012 marked the start of a tradition for my...
Aug 14, 20231 min read
The Path of Family
"Having family is nice. Acting like family is even nicer." August's theme is centered around what it means to be a part of a family and how
Aug 11, 20233 min read
Something is in the Works - Part III
Here is the rest of the story:
In the email titled Questions about audiobooks, this former student shared this: "You may already have
Aug 5, 20233 min read
July's Wrap-Up
Here's what happened in July. Exploring the Theme: Remember...today is the main event Lots has been going on but I used July to pause and...
Jul 31, 20233 min read
Meet James Davidson
James Davidson blends his passion of storytelling, imagination, and performing—as a full-length audiobook narrator. James is a writer,...
Jul 28, 20232 min read
Something is in the Works - Part II
Are you eagerly anticipating the next chapter of "A Story Worth Sharing"? The first portion of the story can be found here . On November...
Jul 26, 20231 min read
Something is in the Works - Part I
I am amid a captivating chain reaction – a journey that both humbles and excites me! This story spans a vast expanse of time, and it...
Jul 25, 20232 min read
Embracing the Main Event: A Lesson in Remembering
In the hustle and bustle of life, it's easy to get caught up in the never-ending task lists that sometimes control us. This month's theme...
Jul 24, 20233 min read
JULY 2023 GIVEAWAY: TARA C. ALLRED CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY
This month's giveaway is in connection with K.J. Fieler's Live Book Launch. Prizes and entry options below. Also, July's theme is...
Jul 7, 20231 min read
And remember … today is the main event!
I'm incredibly grateful for the amazing people I've met through my books. One of them is my dear friend Jeanette, who always seems to...
Jul 6, 20232 min read
FOR YOU: KEEPING PROMISES
I love studying the interconnectedness of humanity and our collective responsibility to contribute towards making this world a better...
Jul 3, 20234 min read
What a Month! June's Wrap-Up
Here's what happened in June. Exploring the Theme: Helping Others Keep Promises It has been such an abundant time. The month started with...
Jun 30, 20233 min read
Writer 2 Writer Interview: My "Story" Soapbox
This month, I had the fantastic opportunity to visit with K.J. Fieler on her new show Writer 2 Writer. What an honor! I was her sixth...
Jun 27, 20231 min read
Keeping Promises: An Interview with K.J. Fieler
"Well, I have always believed that simply being a decent human being pays in unintended ways. That belief is affirmed." This month I had...
Jun 21, 20235 min read
JUNE 2023 GIVEAWAY: TARA C. ALLRED CELEBRATE THE JOURNEY
I am so excited to announce this month's giveaway! With the theme of Helping Others Keep Promises, this month's prizes are extra special...
Jun 7, 20231 min read
SHADOW RUNNER by K.J. Fieler
I love books with well-developed characters, strong plots, and clever usage of literary devices—it's a tall order for a book to have all...
Jun 7, 20233 min read
Meet K.J. (Kat) Fieler
On May 9, 2014, I received this note from a reader via Goodreads: "I'm reading Sander's Starfish, and I am enjoying it tremendously. I...
Jun 7, 20233 min read
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