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 …
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. …
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 …
Behind the Book: Griffin Walker of Catch a Falling Star hijacks my blog
If Kendall can interview you, then I figure I can interview you too. Has anyone ever told you that you’re bossy, Griffin? Besides Kendall? Yes. My younger brother, Ian, probably thinks I’m bossy — he’s just smart enough not to tell me to my face. Then I’m not going to say anything. Smart author. By the way, thanks for making …
In Others’ Words: Stronger
There’s a certain music to today’s quote . . . a melody of freedom mixed with a harmony of surprise. It’s that word “Perhaps.” Remove that two-syllable word from the quote, and you change it–drastically. “I am stronger than I think I am.” There’s a whole other rhythm — a bit of pounding bass drum and blaring horns — when …
In Others’ Words: Going Dark
I’m “Going Dark” this week for a couple of reasons: It’s Spring Break for my daughter. I’m traveling — and Wi-Fi connection is intermittent at best. I’m still on deadline. So, I’ll see y’all next week.
HaPpY dAnCiNg: Signing on the dotted line
With thanks to my husband, Rob, for taking (and re-taking) the photo … that’s a very happy me, after I signed my contract with Howard Books for a third novel! Details: It’s titled Take Another Look. It releases May 2014. And yes, it’s an inspirational contemporary romance set in Colorado. I’m thrilled to continue my partnership with Howard Books — …
In Others’ Words: You Are Here
Anybody else ever want a do-over? Anybody else wish there was a rewind button on life, just so you could go back five, maybe ten, seconds and make a different choice? (They worked that do-over concept into the movie Galaxy Quest, but the rewind button had a fancy name: Omega 13.) But I digress. Reality is, we rarely, if ever, …
In Others’ Words: Just Do It
I know why I’m supposed to do the right thing — really, I do. But sometimes, Mark Twain just puts a huge grin on my face — and today, I wanted to pass it on to you. In Your Words: Have you been gratified or astonished lately by someone doing the right thing?
In Others’ Words: Make a Mark
So often we talk about yesterday. And really, while we can savor the past … or learn from the past … there’s nothing, absolutely nothing, we can do to change the past. And so often we talk about tomorrow. And really, while we can plan or dream or “what if” our way all the way through the next 24 hours, …