We are leaving the world of white – in search of color – our Christmas lights stay up through February and into March. Each sparkle of the rainbow stark against the snowy outdoors. But as inspiring as they are in November, December, January, and February—come the whispering of spring weather, they are no match for the sunny beaches of Florida. The snow continues to fall, and John has kept up with it, but even his enthusiasm for skiing is waning. We will happily stow the dog mitts until next year and hopefully find those missing keys in our spring and summer pockets.
“While the earth remaineth, seedtime and harvest, and cold and heat, and summer and winter, and day and night shall not cease.” Genesis 8:22
— God ordains the cycles of creation; they are a steady, faithful backdrop to human life.
VENICE BOOK FAIR AND WRITERS’ FESTIVAL March 28, 2026
Last year I shared a booth with local children’s author Mary Asaro, and I’m happy to say I’ll be back this year. I’ll be setting up my booth, attending the speakers’ forum, and taking part in several writing lectures (topic below) —because you can never stop learning. Drop by, browse my books, and say hello.
Writing Lecture Topics:
- Imagine Yourself a Writer — Tools & Tips for Getting Started
- Plotter or Pantser? — Which Are You and Does It Matter?
- The Impact of AI on Writing & Marketing
BOOK REVIEWS
Friends — remember when my first goal was just 25 reviews?
Thanks to you, Obedient Unto Death kept finding readers, and the target kept climbing. Now I’ve set two big goals: 200 reviews for Obedient and 150 for Fortunes of Death. If you’ve read either book (or know someone who might), would you do me a tiny favor? A quick star rating or one-line review on Amazon helps more than you know — it helps new readers discover the stories through Amazon’s recommendations.
Share the love, tell a friend, and if you leave a review, I’ll be endlessly grateful. ❤
NEW BLOG POST – Talkshow Thursday: An Interview with Liisa Eyerly
I had the joy of sitting down for a Talkshow Thursday Interview with author Linda Shenton Matchett, for her blog, and we talked about everything from my love of historical research to how faith and mystery collide in the Secrets of Ephesus series.
From ancient coins and Roman banquets to the deeper questions that inspired my stories—it’s all in the conversation.
Grab a cup of coffee and read the full guest blog interview here
Linda is a best-selling author, speaker, and history geek. who loves to write about ordinary women who did extraordinary things in days gone by. You can check out her series here.