Christian Author
When you hear God’s voice say, “Trust me,” listen and obey. He’s serious. Over the past few weeks, I’ve been grumbling that the three publishers to whom I’d submitted The Demons Among Us haven’t replied. I’d been told it would be six to eight weeks before I heard anything . . . if I heard…
It’s no secret. Patrons of the main Hall County Library in Gainesville, Georgia, are spreading the word about its youthful appearance. Last year, the board voted to renovate. Prison inmates moved books across the street to an abandoned grocery store, and work began. When COVID hit, the county libraries closed. So, the timing turned out…
Late last night, I sighed with satisfaction as I finished Gwendy’s Button Box by Stephen King and Richard Chizmar. The bestselling duo had penned a perfect ending to a fast-paced story about a teen girl who finds herself in a Pandora’s box type of situation. Most readers expect a book from King’s workshop to target…
I’m happiest when I’m organized. I plan a week’s worth of meals on Sunday afternoons, arrange my closet by colors, and alphabetize my bookshelves by author. I’m flexible, but prefer order. So, it makes sense that when it comes to writing, I’m a plotter, not a pantster. I like to plot my novels before writing…
Early this summer, I co-hosted two drive-by baby showers. At first, I was appalled by the idea. I’m a born and bred Southern girl. We do things a certain way by tradition. My mother gasped when I told her what my friends and I had concocted. “That doesn’t even make sense,” she said, turning up…
I’m so proud of my girl. On August 9, Julia’s mentor hooded her in a private ceremony attended by family members only and introduced her as Dr. Grove. After seven years of college, my 24-year-old daughter had graduated with a PhD in Industrial Organizational Psychology from Auburn University. As she began work on her master’s…
I’m honored to be a founding member of the Storyteller Squad, a group of Christian writers who specialize in children, middle grade, and young adult genres. If you’re looking for an online one-stop shop that offers teens a safe place to find motivational tips, writing lessons and reviews on clean books, check out our site….
“At some point, you have to stop,” said one of my favorite artists, Felicia Grace Wrape, about knowing when to pronounce a painting complete. She confessed to me that at the beginning of her career, she would dab on extra paint until the last moment before a painting could be delivered safely. She would fuss…
Today’s my birthday! I’ve already received dozens of happy birthday wishes from family and friends. To me, that’s the best part of getting older—hearing from those you love. When my son asked what I wanted for my birthday. I replied, “It would thrill me to have family dinner together.” After all, his sister lives in…
Summer’s here! What better time to lounge around with your nose in a book? And what better time to get together with friends to discuss your favorites? Why not start a book club? You can do it, even in the midst of a pandemic. You may need to get creative with a meeting space until…