Spring. New love. Heart strangely warmed at the sight, the sound, the touch. Holding close. Stroking the body. Picking up good vibrations. Hours travelling in the car. Learning to make music together. Even a stolen weekend getaway. A pasttime with a plan. But then. A past love intrudes and holds me in its grip. A […]
The Green Card
In the bottom drawer of a file cabinet, I just discovered a thick folder filled with “poems and inspiration.” I thumbed through it as I searched for examples to use in my message for ladies Bible study. Out fell this green card. It’s signed “Beverly.” My brain strains toward a faint recollection of a women’s […]
K.M. Weiland: One Word/One Line Interview
I’ve been stalking K.M. Weiland for some time. Hanging out at her website. Dogging her around the blogs. Soaking in life advice and writing wisdom. Admiring her gifts of detail and discipline. Immersing myself in the middle ages in her new book, Behold the Dawn. And she has such a sweet spirit. I want to […]
7 Writing Tips From a 7-Year-Old
Sometimes–no, often–Gracee amazes me with insightful words. Lately she has dispensed writing advice with wisdom beyond second grade. Who needs to attend a writers’ conference when you have a live-in mentor? Here are 7 of her tips. 1. Think of your story as a gift. Put lots of excitement in the box. Make it fun […]
Heaven in a Bookstore
I hope heaven houses bookstores. Because I love bookstores. If I ran away from home, you could probably find me in a bookstore. Dennis and I bond in bookstores. Even aisles away from each other. One of my favorite date nights. And he loves a cheap night out. Not so cheap, though. I must carry […]
Seven Basic Steps to Successful Christian Writing
I stumbled today on one of my first articles accepted for publication. It appeared in The Christian Writer back in 1982, and it’s speaking to me even now as I venture back into this scary territory. Even though the editor, T.A. Norton, wrote “I like its unique concept for success,” I now find the original […]
My Head Hurts!
My head hurts. I. mean. seriously. Thought pellets. My brain must look like cheap siding after a hailstorm. And I can’t get half the ideas out my fingertips or mouth before they melt. They pound at all times of day and night. Wherever I am. Whatever I’m doing. Or not doing. I thought quitting my […]
Don’t Look Back – Part 2
I graduated from a diploma nursing school in 1969 and then worked off and on in various specialties. Even went on to earn a bachelor’s degree at Michigan State. I haven’t worked in the field for years, but I still complete the continuing education credits to maintain my license. There’s security in knowing I could […]
