Christian Author
When you hear the word “binge,” do you think of Netflix? Of binge-watching a series for hours and hours? I know someone who’s watched every episode of Friends TWICE. There are 236 episodes, almost 20 days of 24/7 viewing. That’s a lot of non-participative hours glued to a TV screen. Several friends on social media…
Partner with us to get books on racial equality into classrooms Julia: Mom. We’ve got to do something. We can’t just watch from the sidelines. Me: I know, baby. But I’m not comfortable joining the Atlanta protests. Julia: Me, either. My leg’s in a boot, and I can’t run. Me: Okay, so what do you…
How did we ever select a good read before book review sites blossomed across the Internet? I would select the ones with cool covers and enticing titles. More often than not, I’d return home to discover the writing subpar and the storyline dull. I found the saying, “You can’t judge a book by its cover,”…
I’m thrilled to announce that my novel made it to the semi-final round in the Young Adult category of the American Christian Fiction Writers’ Genesis Contest for unpublished writers. I can’t name the novel because judges are working on whittling down the list of finalists. Check out the semi-finalists in all categories here. My heart…
Did you know that it’s traditional to leave baskets of flowers on your loved ones’ doorsteps on the first day of May? In today’s germ-conscious environment, it might not be the best idea. But, there’s nothing to stop you from sending someone a virtual bouquet. May celebrations began in the second century with the Festival…
April 19 – 25, 2020 Looking for something to do while sheltering in place? Volunteer virtually. Go to the Points of Light’s All For Good website for opportunities to help meet critical needs, all from your own home. In the orange COVID-19 Response section, click on Volunteer from Home. This will take you to a…
As of this posting, 14,578 Georgians have been diagnosed with the coronavirus, and 524 have died. Mind-boggling statistics, considering doctors detected the first case in our state March 2. My heart breaks for their loved ones. This time last year, my accountant husband arrived home early. On Tax Day, his office closes at noon. He…
Jeff Francoeur, former right fielder for the Atlanta Braves and outspoken born-again Christian, addressed the attendees of Buford High School’s annual Fellowship of Christian Athletes banquet last week. I was lucky to be in the room. Jeff is not afraid to let folks know that he has Joshua 1:9 written on the strap of his…
Recently, my friend and I toured Ernest Hemingway’s home in Key West, Florida. The visit left me inspired and amazed by his accomplishments. This Nobel Prize-winning author published seven hefty novels between 1926 and 1952. I brought home three lessons that I recommend for all new writers: What a legend. Fans loved him so much…
Last Sunday night, I teetered on the edge of my seat in front of the TV as two seventh-generation members of the Flying Wallendas successfully traversed a 1,300-foot tightrope strung 25 stories above Times Square. While harnessed to a wire above them, they had eschewed a net. It took Nik and his sister, Lijana, 37…