books I read in 2016 :: special edition link-up
Hard to believe we've reached the end of another year, hey? I didn't read nearly as many books in 2016 as I anticipated or hoped -- largely because I took on a number of editing projects this past year. In most of my "free" evening hours, I was editing manuscripts...
top heading home posts of 2016 {a year in review}
I'm still not sure where this year went. It was all a blur. Looking back, here are some highlights: In January, we considered three truths to remember when "Happy New Year" isn't enough. In February, I shared the news about signing a book contract for a memoir with...
five minute friday :: now
Well, hello there! So great to have you join us for THE FINAL FIVE MINUTE FRIDAY OF 2016!! How did that happen?!? I feel bad that I didn't give you guys advance warning, but it totally snuck up on me. 🙂 As usual, I'll be taking a two week break from Five Minute...
How to Face the Holidays After a Loss
Are you wondering how to face the holidays after a loss? Below are six practical tips for enduring the grieving process during the holiday season. I've been celebrating Christmas without my mom since 2011. I wish I could say it gets easier. This year...
five minute friday :: joy {a guest post}
So I woke up this morning and wondered, What should the Five Minute Friday word be for this week? Then I opened my email inbox and found a message from Andrew Budek-Schmeisser, long-time faithful member of the FMF community. If you own the Five Minute Friday book,...
craving connection :: a new book! {five minute friday :: crave}
What are you craving? I mean, besides Lindt chocolate or a hot fudge sundae, what are you really craving, deep in your soul? To be known? To be loved? To not be alone? I think deep down, behind the scenes, in our heart of hearts, we all have a longing for...
five minute friday :: surrender {+ black friday deals, special guest + giveaway!}
You're in for a real treat with this week's Five Minute Friday post! It's chock full with moving words from a special guest, loads of amazing Black Friday and Cyber Monday deals, and our grand finale giveaway for Giveaway Month! This week, I...
The Greatest Enemy of Thanksgiving
It has been a frequent topic of conversation lately, during the drive home after school. “But Mom, why can’t we do that? All my friends at school get to do it! It’s all they ever talk about, and it’s in my face all the time! I just don’t understand!” I look at my...
five minute friday :: enjoy {with a special guest + a giveaway!}
Happy weekend, everyone! Welcome to another round of Five Minute Friday! If you're new here, you can learn more about this fun writing challenge and community by clicking here. This week I'm thrilled and honored to welcome Trillia Newbell as our guest writer! I had...
writing advice and encouragement from author lynn austin {part 2}
In Part 1 of this interview series with Christian historical fiction author Lynn Austin, I shared about my surreal experience visiting one of my favorite authors in her home to interview her about her latest book, Waves of Mercy. What I didn't share in that first...
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