My Newest Baby
People often ask me which of my books is my favorite. I tell them that my books are like children—I’ve labored hard for many months to give birth…
Coming Soon!
The excitement never grows old. In less than two weeks, my newest novel, “Where We Belong” will be out in bookstores. This is book #25 for me (unbelievable!)…
Nearly Half a Century
Last week, my husband Ken and I celebrated our wedding anniversary, and it was an almost-big one—47 years. We are inching our way toward half a century. And…
A Wonderful Visit
I just returned from a wonderful visit with my mother and my sister Peggy and her family in the little village in New York State where I grew…
Catching the Wind
Every spring the youth group at our church holds a banquet where they auction off an assortment of great prizes to fund their summer mission trips. I bought…
Time to Pull Weeds
I know there are people who love to garden. They enjoy nurturing seeds, planting bulbs, and planning perennial beds so that gorgeous flowers flourish in every season. My…
When Plans Change
My husband and I planned our summer vacation months ago. All spring, we’ve looked forward to exploring the wilds of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with our friends, seeing Tahquamenon…
The notice in the newspaper intrigued me. It called for volunteers to help with a hot air balloon race, which was taking place in a few days in…
Time to Fly Away
It’s nearly time for lift off! I’m happy to announce that my novel, “Fly Away” is coming soon on June 15 in both print and ebook versions. Since…
Best Friends
Everyone needs a best friend—someone to laugh with, cry with, and do fun and crazy things with. Today I’m celebrating some of my dearest friends. Friends like Cathy…