All of the wonderful feelings of summer are intrinsically woven throughout the pages of these books.
Getting to Know Southern Resident Orcas
These endangered orcas are highly relational and live their entire lives in close-knit family units. As I write this, there are only 77 Southern Residents left.
A Tour of Reclamation Island
Every so often, I release a new installment in a continuing series. The current series is set in a very special place called Reclamation Island.
How To Be Part Of My Creative Process
I love bringing readers into the writing process with me. Every time I release a new installment of Stories of Reclamation Island, subscribers have opportunities to influence what happens next.
Why Read Short Stories
When I pick up a short story, I’m instantly immersed in a different world—briefly, but intensely, living through the highs and lows of the characters. I even enjoy reading short stories I don’t like.
Books to Enjoy in Winter
Ask a reader what her favorite book is, and you might see her gaze drift away to a place only she knows. So the books on this list must answer “yes” to the following questions: Do the main characters act in unexpectedly kind ways? Is there an element of fall or winter weather in at least one key scene? Can I read this book as a stand-alone novel, even if it’s part of a longer series? When I finish the story, do I feel like I’ve just been visited by dear friends?
Getting Creative With Daily Devotional Books
For too long, I thought I wasn’t reading daily devotionals the “right” way unless I read them as they were intended to be read: a single entry for a single day. The problem is, all 365 boxes never got checked off. And the perfectionist in me would decide that since I hadn’t done daily devotionals the “right” way, I shouldn’t be trying to do them at all.
God’s Word for Gardeners
God’s Word for Gardeners gathers information and insight from the Bible’s plants, landscapes, and common cultivating practices into prayerful daily devotions.
The Wexford Carol
“The Wexford Carol” is believed to have come into existence during the 15th or 16th century and walks us through the story of Jesus’s birth.