Our oldest son has many gifts, one of which is writing beautiful poetry. We're not talking Dr. Seuss rhyming here...he truly has an ability to string emotionally provoking words together to form beautiful word images.Last year for Mother's Day, he wrote me a poem,...

This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing ShameDavid C. Cook (May 2009) byGreg GarrettABOUT THE AUTHOR:Greg Garrett has published newspaper and magazine features, short stories, personal and critical essays, reviews, encyclopedia articles, novels, a...

(Me in my dorky looking graduation cap after receiving my diploma.)Saturday, May 2, I graduated summa cum laude with an associate of science degree in Early Childhood Education. My degree took three years to complete, but the journey was a valuable process I will...

With the current condition of the economy, many people are tightening their budgets to make ends meet. Unfortunately children are feeling the effects, too, when they are not able to have the type of birthday celebrations they would like. However, all is not lost!Read...

Sanibel Island, Florida is my favorite vacation destination. The island is gorgeous, quaint, and quiet. We had planned our beach vacation for June before Christmas. I was so looking forward to getting away this summer.At the end of January, we had a drastic change in...

Is your book lacking in plot? Are your characters flat? Is your setting ho-hum? Are the voices in your head too quiet?Sounds like you need to schedule a session at My Book Therapy with book therapists, award-winning authors Susan May Warren, Rachel Hauck, and recently...

This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Cry In The NightThomas Nelson (February 3, 2009)byColleen CobleABOUT THE AUTHOR:Author Colleen Coble's thirty novels and novellas have won or finaled in awards ranging from the Romance Writers of America...

This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Against All OddsRevell (February 1, 2009)byIrene HannonABOUT THE AUTHOR:Irene Hannon is an award-winning author who took the publishing world by storm at the tender age of 10 with a sparkling piece of fiction...

This week, theChristian Fiction Blog Allianceis introducing Word Gets AroundBethany House (February 1, 2009)byLisa WingateABOUT THE AUTHOR:Lisa Wingate lives in central Texas where she is a popular inspirational speaker, magazine columnist, and national bestselling...

February marks the debut of my first official article as a columnist for PG (Parental Guidance) Magazine. I received two copies in the mail and was thrilled to see my article bolded on the front cover. Even though I'm not being compensated for my articles, I do retain...