Steers, Books, and Heat

by | Aug 1, 2017 | On the Farm, Uncategorized, writing

We’re loading steers into the fair today! It should only be about a hundred degrees or so… Shredder and Harper Fair is a bitter-sweet time in the summer. We love the week of  watching our kids compete and having time to actually talk with friends, but fair...
It Was A Big Day!

It Was A Big Day!

by | Jul 15, 2017 | writing

About a week ago, I had a seriously great day. I signed TWO contracts! Contract #1 – A New Agent! My agent recently announced her retirement from the agenting game. The news caught me by surprise, but I quickly got up off the floor and starting evaluating my...
My Office Remodel…Part One

My Office Remodel…Part One

by | Apr 10, 2017 | family, writing

  When my four kids were little, I loved making their rooms special. I spent hours painting clouds, Pooh Bear and Piglet, and stars. There was never time or energy to make my own space mine. Seriously, our bedroom still has a fifteen-year old swirly mural near...
If We Make it Home – Cover Reveal!

If We Make it Home – Cover Reveal!

by | Feb 23, 2017 | writing

My new business cards arrived today with my book cover printed on one side. I think that means it’s time to let the world see the cover. But first…A book blurb. In college, they were as close as sisters, but in adult life, they’ve drifted so far they’ve...

Exciting Publishing Moments: We Have a Title!

by | Oct 18, 2016 | writing

The new title is here! I received a very exciting email from Noelle, Marketing and Publicity Manager at Kregel. She and the committee decided to change the name of my novel to…     If We Make it Home ~A Novel of Faith and Survival in the Oregon...