Christmas Giveaway Day Two — Suspense

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Today I’m bringing you books by two of my favorite people. Robin is someone I routinely brainstorm with. We also frequently read each other’s books before our editors see them. Randy is one of the nicest people I know and he writes AMAZING legal suspense. I told him last month he’s the reason I don’t write legal! So I am positively thrilled …

Christmas Giveaway #1: Two Robin Lee Hatcher Books

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Today I’m giving away two new books from Robin Lee Hatcher. Here’s more about the two books. Betrayal: It’s the turn of the twentieth century and drifter Hugh Brennan is a man well acquainted with betrayal. Hugh finds himself drawn to the attractive widow, Julia, yet when he looks into her eyes, he recognizes the same hurt that haunts him. Julia Grace …

Ready for A Merry Little Christmas with Anita Higman?

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Today, I’m delighted to have Anita Higman join us. Anita is a friend of mine who has a Christmas book releasing just in time for some holiday cheer. This would make a great Christmas gift! Franny and Charlie come from very different backgrounds, but are both looking for something very different from the way they’ve grown up. Do you think …

Courting Cate Review

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I have loved Leslie Gould’s books that she coauthored with Mindy Starns Clark. They are a great mix of Amish with mystery and great characters. So I was excited to see that Leslie had a new book releasing: Courting Cate. Courting Cate is an interesting mix of the old idea that the oldest daughter has to marry first. In this …

3 Ways to Encourage Greatness in Others

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There are those moments in life that leave me wondering and humbled. Last night I received a Distinguished Alumni Award from the community college I attended. As I considered what I would say, I came to appreciate all over again how very blessed I have been. Throughout my life, I have been surrounded by people who believe in me. People …

God is Still in Control

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Last night was disappointing for many of us. But as I watched the results pour in, here’s what I kept coming back to: God is in control. Either I believe that or I don’t. But it doesn’t change the reality that the Lord of the Universe and the King of Kings has not suddenly disappeared. He is still sitting on …

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Paint. It’s relatively fast and inexpensive and makes a huge difference.  A pop of color here and there. Then (you probably already do this, but it’s helped) make sure the kids have chores and then force yourself to let them do them. On your daughter’s room. Does it really bother her? If so get some boxes (maybe the ones from …