I find it very difficult to pass up any book by Chautona Havig. I discovered her works when I got my first Kindle almost seven years ago and have read most of what she has written. One of the things I love about her books is the way they are […]
Though I had heard of author Robin Patchen years ago, this is the first time I have read any of her books. When I saw her book listed for a blog tour, I jumped at the opportunity. I was surprised to receive not just one, but all the books in […]
Two women. Four children under the age of eight. Three thousand miles. The middle of summer. . . When my sister asked me to help her on their cross-country move, I jumped at the chance. Not having had many opportunities to spend with her family, I wanted to be able […]
This seems to be the year for me to read World War II books! I went through a period in which I avoided any books from this era at all. Yet I have read eleven since starting this blog. Well, twelve now. And four have been in this calendar year! […]
by Kimberly Rose Johnson I am thrilled to introduce Kimberly Rose Johnson to you for this blog tour. I had the privilege of meeting her in person when she and her husband came to Orlando last December. She is every bit as delightful in person as she is online! Thank […]
I was at a conference this week. One of the speakers displayed a quote on the screen and attributed it to “a great American thinker” or some other great complimentary description. He then proceeded to tell us that the man he quoted was his father and spent the next five […]
As Madeline heads off on her first undercover assignment with the Pinkertons, her disguise is so perfect even Russell doesn’t recognize her. Transforming herself into the fashion-challenged and somewhat simple Jane Sempleton, she heads off to solve the mysteries of the world. Or at least the Wintherwood, Ohio bank world. […]
“You know what the three most exciting sounds in the world are? Anchor chains, plane motors & train whistles” George Bailey, It’s a Wonderful Life My favorite sounds are a little different than George’s. Children’s giggles, bird song, worship music. You probably have yet another list of favorites. How many people […]
The ripple effect. You throw a stone into the water and the ripples extend far beyond what you can see. Our lives are like that in so many ways. The things we do affect others, not just ourselves. I recently read through the life of King David, and instead of […]
** Be aware that this book contains some crude language. There are also references to the slaves by the overseers using derogatory names. Excerpt Shivers racked my body. My shoulders ached with the tension from my white-knuckled grip on the reins that bit through my brown leather gloves. Bile scorched […]