Is Quaker the new Amish in fiction? I think that would be lovely! I recently participated on a panel at a writer’s conference where the question what do you think …
Prayer. Is it Enough?
Prayer has been a constant for me, an active communication with God that has been the balm sustaining me through good times and bad. And in the times I have …
A Degree of Separation?
Have you ever experienced what seemed a degree of separation? It felt too amazing to be a coincidence? It happened to me as I chatted with my seatmate on my …
You Will Love This Story ~ Phoebe’s Light
Dear friends and lovers of books, Here’s a book from an author who’s a friend of mine: Phoebe’s Light by Suzanne Woods Fisher, releasing on February 6th. (If you order today, her …
That Thing About Doors
When I was in England, I was struck by how beautiful the doors were. The English give thought to that first impression of their home or business. Here are a …
From Mowsley, England to Southold, Long Island, NY
Last fall I had the incredible opportunity to visit Mowsley, England and speak at St. Nicholas, the 13th century church my ancestor, Barnabas Horton, would have been baptized at in …
Win 45 Inspirational Historical Romance Books + a Kindle Fire!
DEAR READERS, Today, I have a fun surprise that I’d like to share with you. You can win books AND a Kindle Fire! I’ve teamed up with more than 45 fantastic inspirational …
Immigration, our Heritage in America
This is not a political post or statement, just a reminiscence of an earlier time – a time when our country brought in thousands of immigrants – refugees from a …
Mowsley, England, Has a Place in My Heart
A big chunk of my heart seemed to have stayed behind when I left my ancestral home in the U.K. But when I look at the pictures we brought home, …
For Our Veterans on Veteran’s Day!
For those who served then and those who serve today – happy Veteran’s Day! Thank you for your service and sacrifice! Last Sunday at church a hymn kept playing in …