As we’re back from Italy, it has brought back so many memories of our two months in Germany. As that country has experienced terrorist attacks in the last few weeks, I’ve been praying for this country that is dear to my heart. Here are some of the photos from that time…they only begin to capture the amazing beauty of an …
D-Day 70th Anniversary Tour: the Monuments Men
Welcome to the D-Day 70th Anniversary Blog Tour! I’m so glad you’ve joined us! Ten authors of Christian World War II novels are commemorating the brave men who stormed the beaches of Normandy on June 6, 1944. Thank you for joining us as we remember their heroism and sacrifice. Our novels illuminate different aspects of the war—from the Holocaust to …
Shadowed by Grace: the Lost Chapters
Today I want to offer you a treat. It’s something I hope you will enjoy and my way of saying thank you for reading my books and this blog. As you know, two months ago my latest book released: Shadowed by Grace. It’s a story of my heart, which means it went through several iterations. I’d worked on the idea …
70th Anniversary of Monte Cassino
On February 11, 1944, Monte Cassino, a historic abbey in Italy, was bombed by the Allies. It was a move that was taken with reluctance because of the history and significance of the abbey. It was also used by the Germans as propaganda in Italy. “The Allies will destroy all of your great building and monuments. They find no value …
Congratulations! Winner of Launch Contest
I am delighted to announce the winner of the Past & Present giveaway I ran to celebrate the release of Shadowed by Grace! Thank you so much to everybody who participated. I so appreciate the way you helped spread the word about the release of this book. This story is near and dear to my heart. The idea that this …
Monuments Men: History Wrapped in an Engaging Story
Last night, Eric and I got a chance to watch Monuments Men on opening night. This is a movie I have anticipated since learning George Clooney was in production in the fall of 2012. That’s a long time to anticipate the movie! I wasn’t disappointed. This movie captures the tone of the Monuments Men. It grasps what this small group …
Monuments Men: Rachel’s Camera
Tomorrow the giveaway I’m hosting to celebrate the release of Shadowed by Grace ends. I wanted to make sure you each had an opportunity to participate. In this I’m giving away the camera that Rachel Justice, the heroine, uses. You might think she’s fictional, but while I was writing her scenes I would play with this camera to make sure …
Monuments Men: Rose Valland
Rose Valland fascinated me from the first time I read The Monuments Men. This woman is truly one of the unsung heroes of the Monuments Men. I can’t wait to see how she is portrayed in the movie. Rose Vallard was a woman ahead of her time. She received an art degree, but couldn’t find a paid position at a …
Monuments Men: who was James Rorimer
If you’re excited about the Monuments Men movie, you might be curious who the characters are. Today I wanted to fill you in on the real person behind Matt Damon’s character. In the movie, he’s called James Granger. In real life the Monuments Man was Second Lieutenant James J. Rorimer. Before joining the military in WWII, Rorimer had already become …
The Real Monuments Men: Part 1
In Shadowed by Grace, I delved into the world of the Monuments Men in Italy. The movie that releases next week explores some of what this elite group did in France and Germany, while I recreated part of their job in Italy during WWII. Capturing life in Italy during WWII was quite a challenge. The photo shows just a few …
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