Book Review: An Amish Christmas – December in Lancaster County
"Christmas Cradles" by Kelly Long -- When Anna Stolis takes over for her aunt, the local Amish midwife in Paradise, Christmas night heats up with multiple deliveries, three strangers' quilts, and the help from resourceful and strong Asa Lapp, whose job it is to get Anna through a dangerous blizzard [...]
Eight Writing Tips to Remember from Charles Dickens & Ebenezer Scrooge by Jim Magruder
It is Christmas time and what better event to attend than the theatrical production of Charles Dickens’ beloved story, A Christmas Carol. I took in this timeless holiday classic last week and as expected, it lived up to my great expectations (pun intended.) This moving story once again rejuvenated my [...]
Blogging Basics: Give a Little Somethin’, Somethin’
After people find your blog you want to make sure they keep coming back. The first thing you need to do: give them a way to stay in touch. The next thing: give them something for staying in touch. Photo Credit First, don’t risk people finding your blog, [...]
Book Review: The Fantasy Fallacy by Shannon Ethridge
Erotica has invaded more than our minds – it has exploded onto our bestseller lists and into our bedrooms. Many are looking to sexual and emotional fantasies as avenues to fulfillment. Our fantasies, however, are not reliable guides into the future—they are actually rocky road maps from our past. Best-selling [...]
Write for the Holidays by Emily M. Akin
Are you trying to get your writing projects done while also preparing for Christmas? I confess, I'm not writing much right now. But, I am always collecting writing material. Here are some tips to help you come through Christmas and into the new year with a head full of writing [...]