A few years back, one of my favorite authors wrote a short novella that gave some backstory to her newest novel. It wasn’t for sale; you couldn’t get it in stores. The only place it was available was online. It was short—maybe a couple of … [Read more...]
HALLOWEEN, ‘MAGIC’, AND A FULL MOON
October 14, 2020 by Leave a Comment
The last time we had a full moon on Halloween was in 2001. I remember it well, because that was the night the idea for my first novel, Gate to Nowhere, was born. We were at a party at my friend, and fellow-homeschooler, Lisa’s house. She and her … [Read more...]
A Different Kind of Easter
April 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
In 1961, Easter occurred on April 2nd. I was born almost three weeks later on the 21st. This Sunday I will celebrate my 58th Easter, but I’ll do it at home—just me and my husband—in social isolation. Yes, we’ll participate in Zoom Sunday School and … [Read more...]
Introducing Darlene Turner…
April 6, 2020 by 1 Comment
Today, I have my new friend, Darlene Turner visiting with us. Darlene is an award-winning author who lives with her husband, Jeff in Ontario, Canada. Her love of suspense began when she read her first Nancy Drew book. She’s turned that passion into … [Read more...]
A note to my readers…
March 7, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Recently, a friend of mine expressed a bit of concern about the murder scenes from my newest novel, Hush. I have to say, at first I sort of blew it off. I mean, it’s a suspense novel, right? And it clearly states on the back cover that there’s a … [Read more...]
Transcript from Interview on NPR radio with Matt Peiken
February 19, 2020 by Leave a Comment
As you roll up to the five acres Leanna Sain and her husband, Randy, have in Zirconia, you pass a sign at the foot of the long gravel driveway up to the house reading Miracle Hill Farm. “Because I think it’s a miracle we got the house back,” Sain … [Read more...]
Introducing Debbie Wilson…
February 10, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Debbie has a new book entitled, Little Faith, Big God. The following is a small taste to tantalize you. How Did Noah Feed All of Those Animals? Have you ever wondered how Noah fed all those animals on the ark? This challenge alone causes some … [Read more...]
Introducing Anneliese Dalaba…
January 25, 2020 by Leave a Comment
Welcome, Anneliese! Tell us a little bit about yourself. I was born in Brazil. We immigrated to the US when I was almost 7.5 years old. I grew up in New Jersey and absolutely love the Jersey Shore. When I was in my 20s, a new pastor came to our … [Read more...]
Introducing Martin Wiles …
December 4, 2019 by Leave a Comment
I have a new friend joining us today. Please help me welcome Martin Wiles. Martin is the founder of Love Lines from God. He is a freelance editor, English teacher, minister, and author who also serves as Managing Editor for Christian Devotions and as … [Read more...]
Welcome Ann Swan….
November 22, 2019 by 1 Comment
Please join me in welcoming my new author friend, Ann Swan. Ann was born in the small West Texas town of Lamesa. She grew up much like Stevie-girl in The Phantom Pilot, though she never got up the nerve to enter the haunted house. Ann … [Read more...]
