Yesterday I received my copy of Generation NeXt Marriage in the mail. Last Christmas I worked on the questionnaires and chapters as Tricia drafted them. It was great to hold this puppy in my hands. This is a practical and honest guide for married couples about how to build our marriage relationships for the long haul. The lay-out of the …

So now that the tile is in (and looks great!), the next step is painting. That will happen in January hopefully. My friend, Crystal Miller, had this on her blog, so I tried it. Here’s what it suggested: You Should Paint Your Room Green Natural and balance, green can bring both calm and growth to your life. Your green room …

Last night we got eleven inches of snow! The snow started in the morning, then cleared in the afternoon. But by 5 p.m. it had started again and didn’t stop until this morning. I was glued to the internet, watching the progress of the storm, and the estimates of total snow slowly ease up over the course of the day. …

If you’re looking for a stocking stuffer, Canteen Dreams would make a great gift. To see some of the reviews, click here. I’m pleased to report that you can purchase the book from Carpenter’s Son in Lafayette, Indiana or Bible Supplies in North Platte, Nebraska. I know that Carpenter’s Son will ship the book, and you can order it by …

I’ve spent a couple days sequestered in a Chicago hotel working on multiple deadlines while Eric attends a conference. I’ve joked he has a conference and I have a computer. I actually have to get back to work, because I want to spend a couple more hours writing 2-3K more words before I leave. Oh and there’s the final review …

I’ve spent much of the last week shaking my head and asking God what’s going on? First, there was the shooting at Westroads Mall in Omaha, Nebraska, last Wednesday. A highly troubled teen decided it was okay to take a gun into a Von Maur and open fire, killing 8 and himself. Then Sunday morning I saw that a Youth …

I often like to think there are pockets of the world that are still safe. Where the world hasn’t encroached. Where people can walk without fear of random violence. Yesterday one of those pockets was shocked when a 19 year old went into Westroads Mall in Omaha, opened fire, killed eight people, and then committed suicide. Where’s Westroads you ask? …

Check out this For Better or For Worse cartoon for an author’s perspective on book signings! And I saw this cartoon on Tina Forkner’s blog. Isn’t it a hoot!

Here is the December 2007 line-up of new Christian fiction releases in time to add to your Christmas gift list. Enjoy! 1. Bluegrass Peril by Virginia Smith from Steeple Hill Love Inspired Suspense. When Becky Dennison’s boss at a retirement farm for thoroughbred stallions is murdered, she becomes entrenched in a high-stakes game of danger, money, and that famous southern …

I am so excited! My first booksigning is tomorrow, Saturday, December 1st. If you’re in the area, please join Colleen Coble, Brandt Dodson, Jamie Carie, Denise Hunter and me for the signing. It will be from 1-3 p.m. at Carpenter’s Son, 1165 S. Creasy Lane, Lafayette, IN. I’ll be sure to post photos, etc. next week. Have a wonderful weekend!