Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Editing continues, slowly but surely. Looking up information for writing projects adds interesting ads. Computers are stupid; they don't know the difference between fact and fiction. Computers make me appreciate humans more. People aren't perfect, far from it, but they are amazing. One of the joys of writing, especially Christian romance stories, is delving into the human condition and exploring different ways of working through problems and rising above, overlooking little flaws, overcoming weaknesses, and choosing God and love.

Monday Quote

Nothing is more honorable than a grateful heart.

~ Seneca

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 3:12-13

And now it is true that I am thy near kinsman: howbeit there is a kinsman nearer than I. Tarry this night, and it shall be in the morning, that if he will perform unto thee the part of a kinsman, well; let him do the kinsman's part: but if he will not do the part of a kinsman to thee, then will I do the part of a kinsman to thee, as the Lord liveth: lie down until the morning.

Saturday Links

Into the Light Adventures shared hummingbirds:
https://intothelightadventures.com/350-species-of-this-bird/

Bridget A. Thomas offers suggestions on "How to Praise God":
https://bridgetathomas.com/2020/06/09/how-to-praise-god/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Irresistibly Yours (Walden Beach series 1) by Andrea Boyd Christian contemporary romance. A couple finding each other in their 40s made for a pleasant change of pace. I loved Bo, the hero, and identified on several levels with Vivian, the heroine.

Musical Thursday

Danny Gokey's "More Than You Think I Am"

https://youtu.be/LRmQ1lQyj_M

Wordless Wednesday

Hobbit Day

Luke Shelton shared some ideas on things to add to your celebration:
https://luke-shelton.com/2019/09/21/last-minute-tips-for-making-hobbit-day-memorable/

Monday Quote

Tact: Saying things nicely but not too precisely.

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 3:9-11

And he said, Who art thou? And she answered, I am Ruth thine handmaid: spread therefore thy skirt over thine handmaid; for thou art a near kinsman. And he said, Blessed be thou of the Lord, my daughter: for thou hast shewed more kindness in the latter end than at the beginning, inasmuch as thou followedst not young men, whether poor or rich. And now, my daughter, fear not; I will do to thee all that thou requirest: for all the city of my people doth know that thou art a virtuous woman

Saturday Links

Julie Arduini shared wonderful encouragement over at Christian Reads:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/05/13/gods-writing-the-story-by-julie-arduini/

Bridget A. Thomas shares "A Secret to Praising God":
https://bridgetathomas.com/2020/06/02/a-secret-to-praising-god/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Backlash (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Love it! Can't wait to start the next one, but I'm trying to pace myself and not be greedy.

Smoke Screen (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Page-turning! It's becoming more difficult to pace myself. :D

Obsession (Tied to the Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. This story actually ties into Undercurrents, Ripple Effect, and The Deep End. However, characters from that series show up in the Saint Squad series. The first three tie together, but Obsession can be read as a stand alone. I enjoy THA's characters and stories. Suspense is not my usual choice, but I enjoy these.

Code Word (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. What a page turner. I enjoy her characters and her stories.

Lock and Key (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. This is a follow up to Code Word. Another heart pumping page turner.

Drop Zone (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Breathe. Don't forget to breathe. Love her books.

Spotlight (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. How romantic! LOL! Love this series.

Tripwire (Saint Squad series) by Traci Hunter Abramson contemporary Christian suspense romance. Alas, the last book in the series, so far. What a wild ride. I hope she writes another. If not, I'll have to start over from the beginning.

Musical Thursday

Ambient Worlds' "Hufflepuff Common Rooms"

https://youtu.be/xczn2_hYoUI

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

Another week, another chapter edited. I keep telling myself I need to do this faster, and yet, here I am; nothing has changed. The book is better for the extra work. My sanity not so much. Keeping a sense of humor is invaluable.

Monday Quote

"A ship in port is safe, but that's not what ships are built for."

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 3:7-8

And when Boaz had eaten and drunk, and his heart was merry, he went to lie down at the end of the heap of corn: and she came softly, and uncovered his feet, and laid her down. And it came to pass at midnight, that the man was afraid, and turned himself: and, behold, a woman lay at his feet.

Saturday Links

Valerie Comer offers some good insights into what to do if you find errors in a book:
https://www.inspyromance.com/friend-we-need-to-talk/

Fake History Hunter is a fascinating blog only interested in finding the truth:
https://fakehistoryhunter.wordpress.com/2017/08/27/not-a-ww2-photo-of-a-partisan-taking-a-gun/

Bonus link from Vicki Hinze, over at Christians Read, because she has a great attitude:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/09/07/one-of-those-days-by-vicki-hinze/

God bless.

September 11

19 years

Musical Thursday

Fire and Rain - Peter Hollens featuring Tim Foust

https://youtu.be/BmBamXBl3V0

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

What is your calling? I grew up believing that mine was to be a wife and mother. Life happened. My "calling" didn't. Okay, God, now what? I've done a lot of different things, lived on three continents, explored whatever interested me. And ended up wondering if I missed my calling. 

I can't go back and change the past. This is something I understand to the depths of my soul. I've endeavored to stop and evaluate where I am. Where do I go from here?

Writing became something I'd rather do than eat, socialize, watch television, spend time online, sleep, reading, anything except maybe breathing. Then I became a caregiver. Writing has been placed on the back burner, accomplished as I have time. 

And I'm back to wondering, God, what is my calling?

Labor Day

Celebrate with a story...

Faith's Labor

At long last, the fifth novella in the series has arrived...

Welcome back to Holiday, USA, small town America, where nothing happens, except holidays... and maybe a little romance, if the hero and heroine trust God.

Organic herb farmer Faith Walker regrets many things in her life, none as much as marrying a man who divorced her after their wedding night, leaving her pregnant and alone.

Horse trainer Dusty Harper crushed on Faith all his life. What is he supposed to do when she drops back into his life and turns his world upside down?

God provides unexpected answers to those who seek His will...

http://www.amazon.com/Faiths-Labor-Holiday-USA-Book-ebook/dp/B00X5XJLMM/ref=sr_1_2

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

Sunday Scripture

Ruth 3:5-6

And she said unto her, All that thou sayest unto me I will do. And she went down unto the floor, and did according to all that her mother in law bade her.

Saturday Links

Bridget A. Thomas shares "Faith in Action" over at Christians Read:
https://christiansread.wordpress.com/2020/05/07/faith-in-action-by-bridget-a-thomas/

My Plaid Heart shared fascinating photo cropping and great quotes:
https://myplaidheart.com/cropping-the-shot/

God bless.

Favorite Book Friday

Giving God Your Whole Heart: The Path to True Fulfillment by Bridget A. Thomas devotional. I enjoyed Bridget's devotionals. It's even more fun when she arranges for group participation online. 

Musical Thursday

On YouTube, I follow Ambient Worlds, which compiles music from various scores. The lengths of the videos vary from 1-9 hours. The scene doesn't change much, but I'm enjoying favorite bits of the music. This is one of my favorites from Harry Potter from Hogsmeade:

https://youtu.be/LgZjI7JRi1I

Wordless Wednesday

Tuesday Tidbit

This isn't going to be a final read through, but it is going faster now. The hazard of being a perfectionist, I see flaws where none exist. I also miss typos because my brain fills in what's correct.