No Pain, No Gain

This past Thursday evening I headed out the door for day 3 of my Couch to 5K program. I chose a new route for variety. Toward the end of the workout, my legs felt like melted cheese. As my house came into view, I mustered enough energy to push through the last leg of...

Guest Blogger: Sandra Orchard

I’m delighted to have my friend and fellow Love Inspired author Sandra Orchard as my guest blogger today. Sandra Orchard lives in rural Ontario, Canada where inspiration abounds for her romantic suspense novels set in the fictional Niagara town she’s...

A Runner’s High

Image SourceThis morning the 5 a.m. alarm pulled me from the warmth of my dreams. I nudged Hubby awake so he could get up for work. Usually I roll over, pull the comforter up to my chin and stay snuggled in the warmth while pondering my plot.This morning I did...

The Frasier Contest: A Judge’s Perspective

I entered my first writing contest filled with self-inflated optimism. My words were going to blow the judges away, leaving them wanting…no, needing to read the rest of my manuscript. I blew them away all right…in the other direction, I’m sure. In fact, I...

Guest Blogging at Tagglines

Image SourceI’m the Wednesday Welcome Mat guest of my wonderful and very funny friend, Melissa Tagg. Please drop by her blog and leave a comment for a chance to win a copy of Lakeside Reunion. For your viewing pleasure, here’s a teaser about my...