I made this video immediately after our Valentine’s Day party at the church. As a pastor’s wife of a small, rural church, many duties fall to me. One of the pleasures I have is organizing and hostessing all the social events. What do you enjoy about social events at your church? I need fresh ideas! Let me know in the …
What’s on your writing desk, Pamela S. Thibodeaux?
Today we are graced with the presence of award-winning author, Pamela S. Thibodeaux, Co-Founder and a lifetime member of Bayou Writers Group in Lake Charles, Louisiana. Pamela is multi-published in romantic fiction as well as creative non-fiction. Her writing is tagged as, “Inspirational with an Edge!” ™ and reviewed as “steamier and grittier than the typical Christian novel without decreasing the …
Introducing Sparrow Song Radio
I’m so excited to introduce you to my new YouTube channel called Sparrow Song Radio. I’m on a learning curve in terms of polished production, but here are the first three episodes: If you’d like to be a guest on my show, let me know! I’m lining up my programs and have some really fascinating guests coming up. It’s a great …
What’s on your writing desk, Cynthia T. Toney?
Today’s writing space is brought to us by former advertising designer, marketing director and interior decorator, Cynthia T. Toney. She has a BA in art education with a minor in history. She knew she was a writer when she got in trouble for rewriting ad copy without permission at a large daily newspaper she worked for. (I love it!) When she’s …
January’s Brilliant Blog Winners!
As you may know if you read any of my posts last week, I’ve launched a new contest this year. I’m recognizing outstanding blogs. Blogs that catch my eye. Blogs that I love. In choosing blogs for this award, I follow the rubric below. Now, keep in mind, anytime there’s a contest that pits one thing against the other, a judge’s …
Book Review: Empire Beneath the Ice by Stephen Quayle
I have a wee confession to make. It may surprise my readers a little. Maybe not. I’m not exactly your typical granny. I’m addicted to Stephen Quayle’s books. For the past six months or so I’ve been devouring them. And this is the latest of a bunch I’ll be reviewing for you. It’s his most recent and I read all …
What’s on your writing desk, Diana Lesire Brandmeyer?
Today we get to peek into the writing lair of Diana Lesire Brandmeyer, author of We’re not Blended We’re Pureed, A Survivor’s Guide (I love that title!) and several inspirational romances. Diana writes “fiction about women choosing to challenge their fears even though they want to run from them. By the end of their journey they have become the strong women …
Brilliant Blog Award Button Reveal!
As I mentioned last week, this year I’m giving away Brilliant Blog Awards! Behold the coveted button: Who knew running such a contest would mean so much graphic design and html? Whew. But I think I have the kinks out. Here’s how it works. (Refer to last week’s post for categories, etc.) I will choose one or more blogs per …
Breaking News: Karla speaking at Iowa Homeschool Conference
I’m writing to confirm that I will indeed be speaking at the Iowa Homeschool Conference, June 9-11. You can find more info here. I’d love to meet my Iowa readers! I’ll have a booth and will be signing books and giving away goodies. Hope to see you there! Love, Karla
ACFW-Indiana Features Bob Hostetler at March Luncheon
This post is to inform those members of ACFW of an upcoming event for ACFW-Indiana. I am so excited about this I’ve invited my husband to come along! Bob Hostetler is a dynamic speaker you won’t want to miss. Right click the image below to save to your computer and print. Or download the .pdf here: ACFWIndianaChapterFlyerMarch2016 Don’t forget to …