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Book Spotlight-The Heart Between Us, by Lindsay Harrel
This month, I’m intrigued by this sweet story from Lindsay Harrel: The Heart Between Us by Lindsay Harrel — When her heart donor’s parents give Megan Jacobs their teenage daughter’s journal—complete with an unfulfilled bucket list—Megan connects with the girl she meets between the pages and is inspired to venture out and check off each […]
Mothering with my hands
As I considered what to write this month, one thought came to rest in my mind. I didn’t realize mothering is so physical. That’s a strange thing to say, I know, considering I went through nine months of pregnancy and hours of painful labor to bring my little Anika into the world. But now I […]
Book Spotlight-The Man He Never Was, by James L. Rubart
James L. Rubart writes soul stories with a twist. This month, I’m excited to read this new title: The Man He Never Was by James L. Rubart — In this fresh take on the classic Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, James L. Rubart explores the war between the good and evil within each of us—and […]
My response to trials decides who I am.
This was a tough year for my writing schedule. Despite attending two conferences and self publishing a short story collection(my first published book!), I struggled to write. I’d like to blame it all on my pregnancy and the sickness and tiredness that came with it. But when I’m honest, I can see that while those […]