Does the Science behind Leap Year point to Intelligent Design?

I find it absolutely fascinating and inspiring that our solar system is so orderly! Our massive planet Earth floats in space, revolving around its sun, travelling a total of 584 million miles at 67,000 miles per hour.  The number of days for one revolution has been consistent for thousands of years to the nearest millionth … Continue reading Does the Science behind Leap Year point to Intelligent Design? →

Quality Romance worth Reading

I love Valentine's Day because I love LOVE. And I love reading about love. I have been browsing through my binder of book notes that goes back to about 1995, and I've picked out my 20 favorite books about romantic love. How did these make the cut? What I look for in a story of … Continue reading Quality Romance worth Reading →

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 →

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” →

Fair’s Fair in Calgary

Fair’s Fair is my favorite used book store in Calgary, actually a “chain”, with 5 locations around the city. They are a joy to browse because they are organized, neat, well-lit, clean, well-labelled and full of near-new books (that is, except for their wonderful vintage books!). The staff at all locations are friendly and helpful. … Continue reading Fair’s Fair in Calgary →

One Story’s Path to Publication

Great news! Standard Publishing will be publishing one of my stories in their teen publication, ENCOUNTER—The Magazine! This is a special thrill because it is one of my favorites. This story grew out of a fun assignment for a writing course with the Institute of Children’s Literature. The instructions were to go to a public … Continue reading One Story’s Path to Publication →

A Summer Full of Kids’ Books

I’m back working at school and this summer is officially over tomorrow morning, so this is a good time for a round-up of what I’ve been reading during the long, lazy days of the holiday. Lately, I have been reading and writing about old books, serious books. But browsing through the library feeling the full … Continue reading A Summer Full of Kids’ Books →

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 →