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 is the next hot genre in historical fiction? was asked. Having read Suzanne Woods Fisher’s Phoebe’s Light, the first book in her exciting Nantucket Legacy series, I suggested just that – …
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 drawn back, I find myself lost and alone. But I see its power in the disappointments and tragedies in my life, though they pale in comparison to the horrific events …
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 publisher will send you FOUR FREE bonuses! (See below) Suzanne is a beloved author of Amish fiction and now she is writing about Nantucket Island during the peak of its whaling …
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 few of my favorites, along with some fun door quotes! “Keep moving forward, opening new doors, and doing new things, because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new …
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 July of 1600. He later wed Mary Horton, and though the records no longer exist, it was very likely at the same Anglican church. Mary and Barnabas, my ninth great-grandparents, …
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 my husband’s head, one that he hadn’t thought of for a long time – Eternal Father, Strong to Save. It was written by William Whiting, an Englishman born in 1825, …
To Follow Her Heart: Mowsley, U.K. to Southold, L.I.
A book tour to remember… With the release of To Follow Her Heart, book #3 in The Southold Chronicles series, I was thrilled to travel to some of my favorite places (Hood River, Mowsley, Long Island!) to promote the book! On September 2nd, I joined my friend and fellow author, Jane Kirkpatrick, where we both signed our latest (Jane’s is The …
TO FOLLOW HER HEART RELEASE DAY!
I’m so happy to announce the release day for To Follow Her Heart, book #3 of The Southold Chronicles! Duty and love ~ only one has the power to make Patience Terry’s life complete in a world of high seas, tall ships, daring journeys, and yearning hearts. amzn.to/ToFollowHerHeart
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