During a recent walk, Elaine and I discussed the brilliant foliage of the trees. Deep and bright red leaves adorned trees standing alongside others sporting gold, green, or orange leaves. Why do trees turn different colors in autumn? Why don’t they all […]

A few decades have passed since I asked a girl for a date. How things have changed. We didn’t own cell phones, use dating apps, or send text messages. The height of our communication technology was a pay phone hung on the […]

When I began writing historical fiction, I knew I would need to research settings, events and people related to a time period. Hair styles, clothing, furniture, and other items needed accurate description. However, I never thought I’d research women’s cosmetics. My current […]

I received notice last night that I am a finalist in the ACFW Genesis contest for unpublished writers. Last year, I finished as a semi-finalist. The winners will be announced Saturday evening at the ACFW convention in New Orleans. (I chose not […]

I announced last month on social media my new book cover for a novelette Dreams in Conflict, but I forgot to post it here. I was so focused on final edits, researching and plotting a new novel, taking a weekend getaway and […]

Today I put the finishing touches on a short story for Christmas. I’ll be shipping it in my newsletter by the end of the month. If you haven’t, be sure to subscribe to my free newsletter. Don’t miss “A Good Christmas.” The […]

Do you remember climbing your first tree? I climbed a small mimosa tree at my great aunties’ house when I was in early elementary school. I even tried to climb the big pines in their front yard while they watched, but was […]