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The Next Big Thing!

I've been tagged! Credit for this one goes to my good friend Lee S. King. (Thanks. I think.)The rules of the blog hop:Mention who tagged you, and link to their post.Give the rules.Answer the ten questions below.Link to several more people (I've seen some say five, so that's what I've … [Read more...] about The Next Big Thing!

Guest Post on the Borrowed Book

I was so distracted the last several weeks that I completely forgot, until today, that I was invited to guest post on the excellent blog, The Borrowed Book, back in November. Ooooops!!! A huge thank you, again, to Elizabeth Ludwig, for asking me!It's basically the conference recap I posted way back … [Read more...] about Guest Post on the Borrowed Book

Is the Church asking the wrong questions?

So. About those opinions.I find myself wondering sometimes, is the Church asking the wrong questions?I’ve seen it over and over: some book or movie sensation bursts on the scene, sweeping a large portion of youth (or not so youthful, as the case might be) with it. Christians take a glance or three, … [Read more...] about Is the Church asking the wrong questions?

The Dangers of Opining

As I get older, I hate opining.It’s emotionally and mentally exhausting. It takes time, of which I have less and less these days. (Pun not entirely intended.) And really, with the plethora of blogs and articles and essays out there ... how does my opinion matter, or make a difference? Do I really … [Read more...] about The Dangers of Opining

"Committed to the Journey, Part 2" went up today at A Novel Writing Site ... and I spent the day taking the kids to Kings Mountain National Military Park to share some amazing Revolutionary War history with them, so I'll be journaling about that soon. … [Read more...] about

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Committed to the Journey

My latest post at A Novel Writing Site, part one of two. Another angle on my journey to publication, which just might challenge your motivation for writing ... it did mine!(Please forgive the cross-posting as I learn to focus my energies. :-) ) … [Read more...] about Committed to the Journey

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