Brother Julian from SANTUARY – circa 1740s Franceby Molly Noble Bullwww.mollynoblebull.com Brother Julian glanced at the others in the room. “Never have I seen so many books in one place other than inside the walls of a church.” The portly monk’s high- pitched, squeaky voice revealed a strong French accent. “All of you must be blessed. To be sure, I …

Jose from The Chronicles of the Spanish Civil War (series) – circa 1938 Spainby Tricia Goyerwww.triciagoyer.blogspot.com Jose moved around the room with quickened steps. Near the Spanish coast where he lived only the children of the wealthy attended SCHOOLS such as this, and he appreciated the fact that here all were given such a chance. Yet his first concern was …

A crime has been committed in 1880s Kentucky—and it’s up to you to figure out WHOdunit! Play the game for a chance to win one of THREE autographed copies of Sharlene MacLaren’s LOVING LIZA JANE. Have you read the opening scene yet? If not, then see how it all started from Brook’s point of view. (Just click on the newest …

A crime has been committed in 1880s Kentucky—and it’s up to you to figure out WHOdunit! Play the game for a chance to win one of THREE autographed copies of Sharlene MacLaren’s LOVING LIZA JANE. Here’s what you do: read through each of the scenes below. Collect the KEYWORDS from each scene (except Brook’s). Note: keywords point to the NOVEL, …

Today and later this week, I’m the guest blogger over at Keep Me In Suspense. So pop over to learn more about how to write a courtroom scene that will ring true. I’m also the guest blogger at Generation Next Parenting today. You never know where I’ll turn up next. 🙂

I am doing something new this summer…writing a book on deadline. This is a new experience for me, and one that I pray I get right. You see as a new author, I have a reputation to earn and protect. And I’m learning all the time. In an ideal world, I’ll write a chapter a night in June. Then that …

It was. . . Tiffany by Trish Perry Okay, just hear me out here. Contrary to how things appear, I am not perfect. I make mistakes, just like an average person does. I said I wanted to develop a little culture, and I meant it. I want to be able to discuss . . . stuff. That’s why I came …

I think I’ve seen it all now. A woman has sued E-Harmony because it does not provide matching services for those who are seeking a same sex or bisexual partner. See here. If you’ve read any Neil Clark Warren’s books, you know he is a Christian and the company is based on those principles. Sigh. The suit was filed in …

Let me say up front that I am blessed. I have eight years of higher education without a single loan. I was blessed with scholarships and worked my way through law school. Unfortunately, not many in my generation and Generation Y are so blessed. Today USA Today has an article dealing with the growing crisis in the student loan arena. …

Found this fascinating article on Washingtonpost.com. Four Congressmen took the challenge to live on food stamps for a week. I guess for an adult that amount is $21. Well worth the read. I think I would eat a lot of spaghetti.