waves of mercy :: interview with author lynn austin {part 1}
I could call it surreal. Eleven years ago, shortly after having my first baby in South Africa, I was invited to join a ladies' book club. Through our monthly meetings, I was introduced to the writing of Christian author Lynn Austin. Her books changed me. I flew...
five minute friday :: common {+ a giveaway!}
Hello, sweet friends. It's been a week, hey? I'm so glad you're here, and I pray that you'll find this as a space to decompress, take a deep breath, and be refreshed. To kick us off, we're here in our second week of Giveaway Month at Five Minute Friday! ...
five minute friday :: journey {plus a giveaway!}
Welcome to the first Five Minute Friday post of November 2016! How's everyone doing? Gearing up for the holidays? Raking tons of leaves? Still desperately clinging to the last fraying strands of warm-ish weather? Since November is traditionally known as a month of...
self-publishing :: everything you need to know from start to finish
I'm so excited to share that Fistbump Media has a brand new course available! 30 Days to #SelfPub: How to Take Charge of Your Publishing Goals Sound inspiring? It is! I had the opportunity to take a sneak peek at this course, and it's fantastic! It...
five minute friday :: eat {featuring a special guest!}
Hello, dear Five Minute Friday friends! It's such a delight to have you here for this final edition of FMF for October 2016! If you've been participating in Write 31 Days or 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes, the end is in sight! And well done! That's a HUGE...
five minute friday :: park
Welcome to Five Minute Friday! This month we're joining the 31 Days of Five Minute Free Writes Challenge -- if you haven't checked it out yet, click over to read some great writing! This week's prompt is: Okay, you know the drill. Set a timer...
five minute friday :: mail
Hello, dear Five Minute Friday writers! You are the bright spot in my week ... If you're new to Five Minute Friday, you can learn more about this amazing community right over here! We'd love to have you join us! We also have a Facebook page if you'd like to pop in...
five minute friday :: test
Happy weekend, friends! I hope you've had a great week! Raise your hand if you got your Five Minute Friday book in the mail! I hope you love it! If you have received and read the book, would you pretty please leave a review for us on Amazon? We'll love you forever...
where is home?
I am Eilis from Brooklyn. I wonder if the main character in the 2015 film Brooklyn would say the same about herself. Would she introduce herself as Eilis from Brooklyn or Eilis from Ireland? I watch her story unfold and see my own in the...
five minute friday :: collect {+ book news and swag!}
Have you heard?! The Five Minute Friday BOOK is officially available! Can you even believe it? I'm still riding the wave of excitement since it released on Monday. It's been so much fun to revel in the joy with so many of you as you've shared the news with...