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 …
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 …
Women’s History Month: Alice Bradford
March is Women’s History Month, and in my last entry I introduced you to my 9th great-grandmother, Mary Horton, my favorite fearless female in history, and the heroine in my …
17th Century Baking Cookie, Cake or Biscuit?
When is a cake not a cake? In 17th century baking, it could be a cookie, cake or biscuit! In researching my family history I was surprised and pleased to …
LORI BENTON’S BURNING SKY
Be prepared for characters that will claim your heart, romance that will warm it and a story you cannot put down.
CREATING A WRITER’S ONE SHEET
Creating a One Sheet for the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference, held this year in Indianapolis, IN, is always a fun and creative way to present your novel to an …