As an author, I’m super blessed to network with other like-minded individuals who model great writing. It’s amazing the uniqueness of each and what I’ve learned from those interactions. Meeting Stacy Simmons was definitely one of those blessings. She was the president of a local Christian writers’ group when I first met her. She led …
Recently, Embrace The Journey, a book in which I contributed a chapter, hit Amazon’s #1 Best Seller. Prior to that release, the many authors prayed, wrote, and, in some cases, wrestled with the demons conjured by the somber memories. Amazingly, in seven short months, the book was conceived, labored, and launched. For some, it would …
Never lose sight of your surroundings. I confess. That’s me: an overzealous observer. My fam says to a fault. You know, the type more aware of others around them than the people they’re with? Ouch! It’s rude. I know. But I mean no harm. Earth to Kelley. Earth. To. Kelley. That’s the hubs when he …
Whether your kids are regularly homeschooled, or will eventually go back to public/private school, these strategies may help.
She wanted everyone around her to know that she was full of faith. God was with her.
Tim and Dhana Wimberly are missionaries to Romania. They have been friends since the early 90’s when my hubby and I trekked across the country to San Diego for a new job opportunity. We didn’t know a soul in the area, meeting them was a tremendous blessing to our family. Dhana and I spent countless …
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Goodreads. What is it? And why do you need it? I’m a book nerd. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I love books. I always have. As a kid, Saturday mornings for me meant hiding behind the shed on a blanket completely lost in a novel. Until my mother’s voice pulled me out of the …
Saving Sabine, a contemporary-fiction novella, is based on an experience during a family vacation in London. It is part of the European Collection, a series of stories inspired by our travels while stationed in Wiesbaden, Germany. Some of you wondered about the details of this story. Here’s the short of it. It can be difficult …
I recently celebrated my 30th wedding anniversary by spending a week in Maui. My one-and-only surprised me with the trip. (I knew he was up to something because he suggested I keep the week open on my calendar.) Maui did not disappoint! It’s everything I guessed it might be. Gorgeous beaches, friendly people, delicious food, …
I’m super excited to introduce Joy K. Massenburge on my very first Author Spotlight segment. Her latest novel, A Heart Surrendered, published by Harambee Press, is gaining rave reviews from readers everywhere. I first met Joy at Lena Nelson Dooley’s Critique Group. I was a terrified writer still practicing the words I am a writer …