books, books, books!

I had a bad habit in college. I used to start several books at once, devour a chapter or two, then get distracted by another cover that looked equally fascinating. My attention diverted, I’d begin eating up another book before finishing the first. This became a...

on claiming identity as a writer

“I heard you’re a writer.” Her five, soft-spoken words stopped me in my tracks. I looked down a full twelve inches and caught a sparkle of awe in her smiling eyes. “Who told you that?” I questioned, an airy laugh of surprise escaping from my lips. “My mom,” she...

Secrets of a Charmed Life :: A Review

The following is my honest review of Secrets of a Charmed Life by Susan Meissner. Affiliate links have been used in this post.  +++   I have three kids. I can’t imagine putting them on a bus and sending them away. On purpose. In her historical novel, Secrets of a...

until we all come home :: a review

Maybe it’s because I’ve met the author personally. Maybe it’s because the child she fought to adopt in this riveting book happens to be in my son’s class class at school. Or maybe it’s just because the account is utterly captivating in...

my top 14 books of 2014

In my opinion, Deidra Riggs was right when she declared 2014 to be “The Year of the Book.” SO many amazing books were published this past year! Here are 14 of my favorites from 2014, in no particular order:   Surprised by Motherhood: Everything I...