On Tuesday, Colorado holds its primary elections. Why would a lawyer living in Indiana care abou that, you ask. Good question. Normally, I probably wouldn’t, but this year a dear friend (we’ve celebrated birthdays together off and on since we were two!) is running one of the Congressional candidates campaigns in Colorado Springs. A couple times she’s emailed asking for …

This week I read Divine by Karen Kingsbury. I have enjoyed many of Karen’s books, and thought this one would be the same. A nice read with a good story, one I could spread out over several days. Instead, 24 hours after picking it up, the book absorbed me, and I continue to think about its message several days later. …

Parenting is hard work. I think most of us would agree with that statement. But the rewards often exceed the work, even if they don’t come consistently. Yesterday, I ran across this article that ran in the British paper, the Daily Mail, last week. In it the author admits her children bore her to death. The reaction has been quick …

Abigail, Jonathan and Mom, April 2006 I’m from Nebraska which means many things. In honor of the great state, I’ve created a top ten list. 10. It’s a beautiful, diverse state. It’s really not flat when you get off I-80.9. It is home to the friendliest people you will ever meet.8. Nebraska is a conservative state that lives its conservative …

My life is utter chaos. Can anyone relate? We’re in the process of moving my daughter into her own room, which means the upstairs of my house is topsy-turvy as I reorganize and consolidate. It’ll be well worth it if I’m ever done, but right now I could really use about twenty more organizer totes. And that’s a good thing, …

From time to time I’ll fill you in on cool blogs I find in addition to books. Today I met a new author through a mutual friend. Jerome Teel has his first book coming out in September. The Election is a Christian political thriller that I can’t wait to get my hands on. The D.C., policy wonk part of me …

Goldfish Moments The American Christian Fiction Writers conference is coming up incredibly fast. In two short months, I’ll be in Dallas learning more about writing, reconnecting with old friends, meeting new friends, and having an incredible time. Last year Karen Ball was the keynote speaker. Karen displayed a fun sense of humor (haven’t laughed that hard in a very long …

I love history, and I inhale great historical fiction. Arms of Deliverance, the newest book from my friend Tricia Goyer, is such a book. You can read Chapter One of the book at Tricia’s blog Real Life. I’ve had the privilege of watching Tricia write several other books. It’s delightful to watch an idea develop into a complete book. To …

If you’ve ever wondered about whether you need an agent and what they look for in prospective clients, check out Novel Journey. Novel Journey is a fabulous blog loaded with tons of interviews with Christian authors. Yesterday and today Gina Holmes deviated from that approach for an interview with agent Noah Lukeman. It’s highly informative. Check back later today for …

Have you noticed how the summer is flying by? Our friend Carrie Jolly took this photo when we were in DC over Memorial Day weekend. If you’re ever in DC, you have to go to the National Zoo — especially if you have kids. Fortunately, the pandas cooperated while we were there, so we got to see all three. Here’s …