Revisions continue. I discovered a Marques who was really a Duke. Not to mention a few incorrect verb tenses. Don't get me started on the misuse of quailing instead of quelling. Once. All the others are correct. Embarrassing. How do these errors manage to successfully hide through dozens of edits?
Laurel Hawkes
Christian stories of broken souls finding God and romance Jesus never promised a life of sweetness and nice; He promises hope. The weakest flame is stronger than the dark.
Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Monday, November 9, 2026
Monday Quote
It's ok to be concerned about it,
but don't be consumed by it.
God has it under control.
(Found on the internet.)
Sunday, November 8, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Job 42:10 And the LORD turned the captivity of Job, when he prayed for his friends: also the LORD gave Job twice as much as he had before.
Saturday, November 7, 2026
Saturday Links
Bridget A. Thomas shared Hebrews 1; "It is paid in full" struck me differently, deeper.
https://bridgetathomas.com/2026/08/18/hebrews-1/
Hannah, over at Choosing Hope is offering precious lessons on living:
https://choosinghope.live/2026/08/18/dog-years-borrowed-time/
God bless.
Friday, November 6, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
Victim #8 (Luke Steele series Book 2) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. Heart-stoping action and adventure. Luke and Amberlyn struggle with their relationship as they work together. A great team. Read again in preparation for the new Book 3.
Silent Strike (Luke Steele series Book 3) by Traci Hunter Abramson suspense romance. What a fascinating inside look at the White House. Fictionalized, of course, but with some fact based details. Fun. Action packed.
Thursday, November 5, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Blessed rain
God watering my plants for me.
One less scorpion in the world. You're welcome.
Sabbath
Pain relief by God's grace alone
Good movies
Good books
Voted
Delightful Sister visit
Leaving the door open
God's grace
Try - Joel David Smallbone and India Brown from Drummer Boy
https://youtu.be/9SWXtrTDW-I?si=XKEjAk7jS7L1ZH4n
Wednesday, November 4, 2026
Tuesday, November 3, 2026
Tuesday Toss Up
I'm doing the final read-through of "A Promise of Possibilities." Found a lone wandering e. Can you see my eyes rolling to the back of my head? I am praying for wisdom and courage.
Monday, November 2, 2026
Monday Quote
What a ridiculous little thing
to be given your very own heartbeat
and spend it worrying about whether everyone approves of the sound.
~ @reviveyourroar
Sunday, November 1, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Isaiah 64:8 But now, O LORD, thou art our father; we are the clay, and thou our potter; and we all are the work of thy hand.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
Saturday Links
Donna Hatch, on my list of favorite Regency Romance writers, shares "Imagine a Morning at Pemberley":
https://donnahatch.com/morning-at-pemberley/
For His Purpose shared "The Presence of Beauty and Blessing Amidst the Storm":
https://forhispurpose.blog/2026/08/15/the-presence-of-beauty-and-blessing-amidst-the-storm/
God bless.
Friday, October 30, 2026
Halloween Tomorrow
Celebrate with a story.
Secondhand Samhain
The seventh
novella in the series.
Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.
Jan Connor, the new manager of the secondhand shop Vintage Holiday, loves her job, her town, and her life. She doesn't need anything except a little bit of help. Her annual Halloween birthday party isn't coming together, and her antiquated computer system is only making it worse.
Trent McDonald, computer guru extraordinaire, is looking for a place to call home. His brother, Cowboy, suggested Holiday might offer what he needs but never mentioned Vintage Holiday's pretty shop manager.
Between one breath and the next, God changes everything...
http://www.amazon.com/Secondhand-Samhain-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B01A0IBBQI/ref=sr_1_1
If you prefer paperback, Holiday, USA Anthology 2015
All four novellas published in 2015 are available in their entirety in
paperback, including the covers on the back, for those who enjoy
collecting a series.
https://www.amazon.com/Holiday-USA-Anthology-2015-2/dp/153018617X/ref=sr_1_22
Thursday, October 29, 2026
Thankful Thursday
A/C and fans for toasty afternoons
Blessed rain
Thanks God, for watering my plants
Church
Good neighbors
Cool enough to leave the door open
God's grace
Bible Atmosphere - A Moment with God - 1 hour
https://youtu.be/XQw10tdkmEE?si=e_oQDaFuYDSZuh7o
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
Tuesday Teaser
Will I ever republish my books? Yes, yes, I will. Why is it taking so long? I'm writing revisions. Why? To correct mistakes I made -- spelling errors, wrong words, missing words, wrong eye color between books, yep, I did that, and other continuity errors -- and to add things like descriptions and clarifications. I'm endeavoring to make the books their absolute best I'm able because I'll never revise them again. Where am I in the process? Toward the end of book four of the first four. Thank you for your endless patience.
Monday, October 26, 2026
Sunday, October 25, 2026
Sunday Scripture
Nehemiah 8:10 Then he said unto them, Go your way, eat the fat, and drink the sweet, and send portions unto them for whom nothing is prepared: for this day is holy unto our Lord: neither be ye sorry; for the joy of the LORD is your strength.
Saturday, October 24, 2026
Saturday Links
Grace for my Heart shared "Lord, Speak to Me":
https://graceformyheart.wordpress.com/2026/08/12/lord-speak-to-me/
Hannah, over at Choosing Hope, inspires and lifts me, saying things I think and feel:
https://choosinghope.live/2026/08/13/grace-in-the-gray/
God bless.
Friday, October 23, 2026
Favorite Book Friday
An Unlikely Match by Sarah M. Eden Regency romance. Paranormal is not one of my usual picks, but I enjoyed this. I also really enjoyed that it takes place in Wales, a significant piece of my family history. Adding this to my annual Halloween reading list.
Thursday, October 22, 2026
Thankful Thursday
Yellow butterfly enjoying the lantana in the side yard
Cool enough to leave the front door open sometimes
Grill Night with friends
Watching the gorgeous sunrise from my recliner through the screen door
Church
Waffles with family
Blessed rain
Visited a dear friend
God's grace
Piano Guys - Ants March/Ode to Joy
https://youtu.be/NEsBknmM0vU?si=ZAlTImoCapdQBBZC








