A Bell Ringer’s Epiphany By Linda Rondeau
I wondered why I had volunteered. I had too many things to do. And I hate the cold. It gets into my bones until nothing can make me feel warm again. I had offered to be a bell ringer for the Salvation Army’s Christmas drive. I bundled up and trekked [...]
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 [...]