In Others’ Words: The Best Season

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, summer 6 Comments

Summer vacation is over for some families. Others of us are counting down the few remaining days before kids head back to school. The joy of “It’s summertime!” is fading into school days and the realization that the next season is just around the calendar corner. Summer is a grand time isn’t it? Vacations, family visits, the 4th of July, …

In Others’ Words: Messy Moments

Beth Vogtbrokenness, In Others' Words, Quotes 7 Comments

I used to avoid messy moments. Hide my messy moments. Now I write about messy moments. And some of the messy moments in my novels aren’t imaginary — they’re just fictionalized. I understand that life is messy. I accept that life — my life — is messy. Acceptance doesn’t mean I always like life’s rough edges and unsettled seasons. And …

Road Trippin’ with Tyndale and DiAnn Mills: Stop # 6

Beth VogtAuthors, Giveaway, Tyndale House Publishers 16 Comments

Welcome to Tyndale Fiction’s Road Trip Scavenger Hunt! We’re so happy you are here. To participate, collect the key words through all 13 stops in order, so you can enter to win our grand prize giveaway! Some details: The adventure begins on Wednesday, August 1. You’ll have two weeks to make your way through all the stops (giveaways will close …

In Others’ Words: The Uniqueness of Sister Relationships

Beth VogtIn Others' Words, Quotes, sisters, Uncategorized 6 Comments

  Ah, the complicated bonds between sisters … The shared history of family memories can pull sisters closer … and at other times, the same events can push sisters apart. As sisters grow up and become independent, comparison and competition may flare, straining once comfortable familial closeness. Add a secret to the mix — like I do with the Thatcher …