Christmas 1772

I have a funny confession to make. When I wrote the draft for Hold Me Close, I knew Elizabeth, my heroine, would love Christmas. I had her 1772 home in Charles Town, South Carolina decorated with a tall, full tree, greenery, and candles everywhere. As the story...

My Review of Shelter of the Most High

Tour page on Celebrate Lit My Review and Opinion I love Biblical fiction when the author is able to bring to life the characters I have read about for years. Connilyn does that! As I read Sofea and Eitan’s tale of life in Kedesh, a city of refuge, I enter the Promised...

Hold Me Close 2nd Edition!

I’m so excited about the 2nd edition release of my book Hold Me Close with a new publisher, Celebrate Lit Publishing. This has been a long process to take this novel on a new journey. The cover is so beautiful–a creation by Roseanna White.  I’ve...

Thanksgiving Nostalgia

“Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God.” Philippians 4:6 Thanksgiving–just the word conjures up many images and memories full of color, smells, and tastes. This...

Playoffs and Memories

I’m not a huge sports fan, but I have my moments or seasons. A good example is when our children were playing different sports through the years. Then I couldn’t help but LOVE soccer, track, and cross country. As you know it is playoff season for high...