Category: Writing

  • A New Novella Releases in November! “Christmas on a Mission”!

    COMING SOON!! I’m so excited about my upcoming Christmas Novella “Christmas on a Mission”! It speaks to my teacher heart, my crafty-side, my love for yummy sweets, decorating, and my desire to live intentionally knowing we have a mission in life.   Fitting Christmas in a shoe box has been…

  • A “God Book” Review from the Sweetest Source: A Child’s View of Jesus

    I’ve had the privilege to write books, read incredible works by many authors, and the honor of reviewing them on my blog, or vendor sites like Amazon, Goodreads, etc. However, my reviews have NOTHING on the book review my little girl gave last night of her “God Book.” Absolutely PRECIOUS.…

  • Historical Fiction: Researching Your Novel Successfully by Sara R. Turnquist

    Hello, this is Sara R. Turnquist. I fight dragons off when they scare my daughter, I mop up milk messes when my little boy spills his cup, and I dry many, many tears throughout the day. To top it all of, I write Historical Fiction. I know Hannah has a…

  • The 1888 Journal: Mysteries & Entries Part II

    We’re picking up where we left off in the 1888 Journal entries.  Since the last post (Part 1), a reader took it upon herself to dig into this mystery writer, and found some interesting info that leads us to believe this girl, Siena, or Siera, or Sirra, is from Vermont…we…

  • The 1888 Journal: Mysteries & Entries part 1

    Awhile back I came across this pocket-sized journal at an antique store in Nashville, dated 1888. HAD to have it! It inspired the post The Journal and the Journey: The One Who Knows the Way, but it hasn’t stopped inspiring or intriguing me.  I’ve kept the little book on my…

  • Confessions of a Writer: Nearly Six Years into the Journey

    This past Sunday, our Pastor preached a sermon entitled, Confessions of a Disciple: Nearly 40 years into the Journey. Highly recommend listening. Here’s the audio link.   Wow, these confessions were so real, and raw. His transparency was like a gift. We as Christians live messy lives as we work…

  • 3 Steps to Finding the Grace to Chase a Dream by Cara Putman

    Hello Dear Readers! Today we welcome Award Winning Author Cara Putman! Cara has some great advice to share with us today & will be giving away a copy of her novel, Stars in the Night. Enter to win below!Without further ado, let’s give Cara a warm welcome!   ~    ~    ~…

  • Supreme Court Ruling: Being a Christian Author in a World With an Opposing Message

    Being a Christian Author in a world that no longer wants to know Jesus — in a world that no longer wants to hear His message, but desperately needs it. I’m still soaking in the Supreme Court ruling that recognizes same-sex marriage in all 50 states. I’m saddened, not shocked.…

  • Grand Prize Giveaway!! $50 Visa Gift Card & More!!!

    THANK YOU for helping launch my first novel, The Wounded Warrior’s Wife!! It’s been an amazing seven weeks and the support you’ve shown me fills my heart with gratitude! I pray that The Wounded Warrior’s Wife has blessed you. Though this novel follows a military couple dealing with a variety…

  • Fearless Faith: Lesson Learned from a 3 Year Old

    Fearless Faith? Isn’t faith void of fear? Maybe for you, but for me, faith is more like looking down at a canyon bottom knowing the only way to cross is to jump, believing I can make it–if I can work up the courage, but so scared to try.   As…