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Packing up and going on

So, two whole weeks have passed since I came home from the conference. The first week is somewhat of a blur. I did a lot of cuddling my little ones (particularly Meeghan, who as I predicted has been pretty much super-glued to me), a little bit of fighting off something viral (par for the course … [Read more...] about Packing up and going on

Conference pics, part 2

I'm looking through these photos thinking, of course, of all the shots I did NOT get ... Bryan Davis and I, in the take where I finally did NOT have my eyes closed ... Beth Goddard and I, in costume at the SF/F party. Dineen Miller, Heather Tipton, and Robin Miller, in a cute moment. Ronie Kendig, … [Read more...] about Conference pics, part 2

Conference pics, part 1

The first ones from the SF/F party ... you should be able to click on the picture and get a bigger version. Stuart looking enigmatic in his ... burlap bag. Bryan Davis and Kaci in the background. From left, Kaci, Steve Burnett, Jim Sanders, John Olson (standing), the back of Tim Hicks, and Ryan … [Read more...] about Conference pics, part 1

And at the last: A Fragrant Offering

Rosh Hashanah, the start of a new year according to the Hebrew calendar … the “real” calendar according to many. Last year’s conference and this year both fell on that date. I feel that is no accident, because there are no coincidences with God.After the banquet, I went straight back to my room to … [Read more...] about And at the last: A Fragrant Offering

Day 2, Part 4: The Genesis!

Michelle, Terri, and Kelly were already back when I made it back to the room after the booksigning, and they greeted me brightly. "There she is!"I set aside my bookbag and fell backwards across the bed.“You need to get dressed!” they said.“I’m not going,” I answered.“You’re going,” they said, “if we … [Read more...] about Day 2, Part 4: The Genesis!

Day 2, Part 3: Well, now what?

Did I blow my pitch? I’m not sure. I was so worried about just getting through it, I didn’t even pull out my one-sheets or offer to show my proposal or …No. I walked away, knowing that this was the Lord’s business and His timing.How many times have I said it? “Timing, baby. It’s all about timing.”I … [Read more...] about Day 2, Part 3: Well, now what?

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