Today I’m excited to feature one of my dear writing pals, Elaine Stock. She is represented by the same literary agent I am, the lovely Linda Glaz. I’m so happy that my readers get to know Elaine. She has a very engaging blog. You’ll want to check it out. Karla: I love this picture of you and your cat! I …
Shana Tova! Happy 5776!
I wrote about Rosh Hashanah in depth last year, so most of this post is the same. But it’s such a beautiful symbolic holiday to Christians as well as Jews, and I wanted to share the information again. Especially in light of the Shemitah and the buzz going on about danger coming on Yom Kippur September 23. (I’m not saying …
Autism grows up: Their first jobs!
It’s been an exciting school year so far at the Akins ranch. The twins are in their senior year. They are 20 years old and will be 21 in February. They’ve waited quite anxiously for several years for this to happen and now it has. They have jobs! Their vocational school, Heartland Career Center, has a program that helps high school …
The world is going to end in September 2015
Did you hear? The world is going to end in September. Or something like that. Apparently, the Illuminati has been sending us subliminal messages since way back via movies. Some folks think Jesus is going to return during Rosh Hashana. Others think the Illuminati is going to put us (Christians?) in internment camps. Honestly, I don’t know if all these things …
What’s on your writing desk, Pegg Thomas?
Today we get to peek inside the writing lair of Pegg Thomas! I love the simplicity and peacefulness of her space. I think you will, too. Pegg lives on a hobby farm in Northern Lower Michigan with Michael, her husband of *mumble* years. They have barn full of animals, a large garden, a small orchard, and a growing berry patch. Besides …
Acknowledging the supernatural
The devil buffets me. If you saw my personal life right now, you’d know it to be true. I’ve had a fairly challenging life, but the last six years have been absolutely awful in terms of hardships. Now don’t get me wrong. In the midst of my troubles, God has provided for me, kept me safe, and comforted me. For …
Dear autism families, how do you spell spontaneity?
Because I really want to know. Sometimes I fantasize about running errands and grocery shopping. Freely, that is. I mean, without all the logistical hoop jumping that has to take place before, during and after. Before: rustling up the courage to ask someone to either go with me on errands or come watch the family so I can go alone. …
All the shiny things
Blogging is like exercise. It’s too easy to get in the habit of not doing it. I love to blog. I’ve blogged since the 90s and have had at least a dozen blogs over the years. My problem is finding a focus. I tend to lead life that way, too. There are so many shiny things that distract me: theology, …
What’s on your writing desk? Featuring J’nell Ciesielski
Today our guest is J’nell Ciesleski who has generously agreed to share her writing space with us! Karla: J’nell, I’ve noted from your website that you write adventurous, historical romance. Where do you settle in to weave your stories? J’nell: I have two spaces of writing. One, my designated office with a pretty view of the tree filled backyard, a plush …
What’s on Your Writing Desk?
In the coming weeks, I’ll feature an author’s writing desk/den/cave/lair on my blog. I’m super excited about this! I love peeking into writer’s spaces to see where they tune into their inspiration. Some spaces are more glamorous than others. And I think it’s fun to see how other people do it. As for me, I have a room called an …