Review of The Little Hunchback Zia by Frances Hodgson Burnett

“And it came to pass nigh upon nineteen hundred and sixteen years ago” This begins Frances Hodgson Burnett’s little book published in 1916 about a rejected, deformed orphan boy who is sent to beg for the cruel woman who keeps him. One day, hiding in the brush near the road to Bethlehem, he watches a … Continue reading Review of The Little Hunchback Zia by Frances Hodgson Burnett →

I Bring You Great News

Christmas, to me, is evidence that God wants to be with us—near us—not far away. That changes everything I used to believe about God being a looming taskmaster whose main purpose was to hand out a list of rules and dire consequences with a warning, “Now don’t mess up!” Christmas shows the … Continue reading I Bring You Great News →

You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art

A couple of years ago I was having trouble finding the kind of Christmas cards that I wanted in the stores. I was looking for a Biblical scene and Bible verse, and wanted some extraordinary art. It was early in December, so I decided I'd try to make my own cards. For anyone interested in … Continue reading You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art →

Free Download of my short story “I Guess I Robbed a Bank”

...and many more short stories! Flashy Shorts 2 is free from December 11 - 15! You can buy it here. You can read more about the book, publisher and my story in my previous post here. Perhaps you are looking for a unique present to send electronically to someone dear and far away...? How about … Continue reading Free Download of my short story “I Guess I Robbed a Bank” →

7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers — now available on Kindle

The life of a writer can be an isolated one, and a writer’s group can be an encouraging and educational help. I joined Inscribe Christian Writers’ Fellowship several years ago in order to find writing tips and a supportive community of likeminded wordsmiths, and to grow in my faith. One of my first experiences … Continue reading 7 Essential Habits of Christian Writers — now available on Kindle →

Discovering Out of Town Book Stores

While on holiday visiting relatives in the Denver area, I decided to check the yellow pages for used bookstores, just in case I had some time to visit them. And I lucked out and got to go to three of them! The Bookworm in Boulder, Colorado This bookstore came highly recommended by a friend of … Continue reading Discovering Out of Town Book Stores →

Book Review of The Pleasure of His Company by Dutch Sheets

“Pleasure is not only determined by the things we do, but by the company we keep.” Some say that Almighty God wants us to have a close relationship with him, and enjoys spending time with us. One part of this idea naturally appeals to me, but another part resists it. It seems a little too … Continue reading Book Review of The Pleasure of His Company by Dutch Sheets →

You can make Homemade Christmas Cards with Classic Art

Review of Celebrating Milestones by Adeola Adekugbe

Did you celebrate your 40th birthday by writing a book? Adeola Adekugbe did! She decided to commemorate the occasion by thanking the many people who have impacted her life and helped her along the way to become the woman that she is today. I love that! Adeola prefaces her book by referring to the poem … Continue reading Review of Celebrating Milestones by Adeola Adekugbe →

What to Read Next?

How do you decide what to read? Do you scan the latest bestseller lists? Do you have a library of unread books where you just close your eyes and reach for one? Does a friend inspire you to read the great book they just finished? I had a lot of time to ponder this question … Continue reading What to Read Next? →