I’m winding down April and already marveling at how full the month of May is. One thing is for sure and certain: April did not go according to my plans. Writing that is almost laughable, considering that’s the thread woven through my novel, Catch a Falling Star, which releases May 7: What do you do when life doesn’t go according …
In Others’ Words: Imperfect
If happiness only occurs when everything is perfect . . . well then, not a one of us is ever going to experience a single second of happiness this side of heaven. And yet … happiness has embraced me in many less-than-perfect moments. Surprised me. Comforted me. Strengthened me. Imperfect doesn’t mean worthless. An imperfect moment (or moments) in a …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Post with Author JoAnn Durgin
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the third in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Behind the Book: Evie Shaw of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog (Sort of)
You know I’m only here because Dr. Kendall said I had to do this. So this isn’t exactly a blog hijacking? No, this is me listening to my boss. She’s an imaginary boss, Evie. And I’m an imaginary employee – and in our imaginary world in Catch a Falling Star, she’s the one in charge. My husband is a doctor. …
In Others’ Words: Where Are You Going?
I admit it: Sometimes I want to rush the process. I want to arrive. The problem with that? I end up all confused about my destination. I want to arrive there … and there … and there … and, oh yeah, there too. I start watching where other people are headed (usually other writers) and I think, “I need to …
In Others’ Words: Creativity
Often when I’m trying to be creative — write a scene in my work-in-progress, for example — I strangle my muse because, well, I’m trying. I haul out all the techniques I’ve learned to write a strong, compelling scene. And then I back my scene up against the virtual wall because I’m trying so very hard to be creative. There …
When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan: Guest Blog with Writer S. Kim Henson
My novel, Catch a Falling Star, asks the question: Is life about accomplishing plans … or wishes coming true … or something more? Today’s post is the second in the “When Life Doesn’t Go According to Plan” Wednesday blog series, 11 guest posts by authors and writers, including Deborah Raney, Rachel Hauck, and Susan May Warren, who explore the question: What do you …
Behind the Book: Ian Walker of Catch a Falling Star Hijacks My Blog
I’m not sure how I feel about taking over your blog. Really, Ian? I thought you’d have fun with this. Um, not really. I’d rather take Dr. Kendall’s dog, Sully, for a walk. You and Sully got along great in Catch a Falling Star. Sure. What’s not to like about a dog? It’s a pretty uncomplicated relationship, you know? You …
In Others’ Words: Value — Guest Post by Author Julie Coleman
Julie Coleman and I have been friends, well, it seems like forever. When we met, my husband was in medical school and both Julie and I had young children. Julie’s nonfiction book, Unexpected Love, was released by Thomas Nelson this past February. I am no diva. On a shopping trip in Chicago with my cousins a few years …
In Others’ Words: Space
Romans 5:2 (The Message) is one of my favorite verses. It reminds me that God isn’t a miser when it comes to his grace — that I have spiritual “breathing space.” In Your Words: What Scripture verse expanded your relationship with God?