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Blog postIt's been way too long since I posted here. I apologize for being long absent, but life got in the way as it often does. Hopefully we can do a little catching up.
I just returned from a research trip to Duluth, MN. It was amazing and I learned a great deal on the trip. I also bought up enough research books to keep me busy for quite some time. And yes, there will be an upcoming series set in Duluth. More to come on that later.
The trip was -
Blog postYou’ve written in the CBA market for more than 25 years, acted as a managing editor for Heartsong Presents and as a founding member of the American Christian Fiction Writers—a front-row seat to many of the changes in the industry. What has stood out to you the most since you started writing?
One of the biggest things that stood out to me in the beginning was the hesitation of the Christian community to accept fiction in general, but especially romantic fiction. Romance had the reputation -
Blog postThe Heart of the Frontier series is out in full. All three books are available!
This best-selling series (thanks to my dear readers) has been well-received and I really appreciate the encouraging letters I've received. The series touches on some difficult topics, most of which are all too familiar to our own time period.
Book one - Treasured Grace deals with the Whitman Mission massacre in 1847. The Mission has a National Park site just outside of pres -
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Blog postLitfuse is having an amazing give away and on-line party for me.
Would love to have everyone join us
We're going to chat about my latest book A BEAUTY REFINED and have lots of fun. Here's one of the websites to get hooked up for the party.
http://bit.ly/29KDZOX
What does it take to reveal the true beauty of a hidden gem?Phoebe Von Bergen, the daughter of a German count, is excited to visit America for the first time while her father purchases sapphire -
Blog postI'm excited to let you know that I have a new series called The Sapphire Brides.
Book 1 - A Treasure Concealed comes out in March.
Book 2 - A Beauty Refined comes out in July
Book 3 - A Love Transformed comes out in October
One of the really neat things about this series is all three are set in Montana and all three have Yogo sapphires as a point of interest. Otherwise - this is an independent series where all three books stand alon -
Blog postI'm preparing to head out for a series of book signings and speaking events. Most will be in Minnesota, with one in Grand Forks, ND. Here is a complete list of dates and times.MONDAY, OCTOBER 5
11:00 AM
Ferguson Books & More
1720 S Washington
Grand Forks, ND 58201
(701) 738-5465
6:00 PM
Godel Memorial Library
314 Johnson Ave
Warren, MN 56762
(218) 745-5465
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6
6:00 PM
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Blog postFall has come to Montana. The mountains have received their first good dousing of snow and now as the temperatures get colder the snow capping will remain until next summer.
I love Montana and the colder weather. I've never done well in the heat and since learning about having MS - it's really no wonder. My body just doesn't regulate the temperature in my body properly, so warm weather, stuffy Walmarts, and hot, humid climates just don' -
Blog postJust got back from hearing the Bozeman Symphony perform Ode to Joy - Beethoven's 9th. Amazing is the only word that comes to mind.
Bozeman definitely has its share of talented people and the orchestra that perform is no exception. I've always been a great fan of Beethoven's 9th anyway and this was such a neat way to spend a Sunday afternoon.
What's even more remarkable is the fact that Beethoven wrote this when he was almost completely deaf. When it was first -
Blog postFor those of you who have never heard the name Joshua Bell, I have to enlighten you.
Joshua Bell is an amazing violinist and I had the great opportunity to hear him play in Ft. Collins, CO last week. I was not disappointed. Mr. Bell is considered a "classical music superstar." He was recently named the Music Director of the Academy of St. Martin in the Fields and has earned numerous awards and debuted when he was just 14.
Here's a littl -
Blog postI don't know about you, but I love blue jeans. This was probably born out of my being a teenager in the 70's when jeans were the standard of living for most of us teens.
But, since I write historical novels, I thought it would be fun to share some of the history of blue jeans on this Friday - which for many offices is a casual dress day.
Levi Strauss is credited with the actual creation of what would become blue jeans.
His creation started in 1853 and -
Blog postYears ago I worked in an office with a lot of other women. In fact, I worked in several such offices and one thing was always common. If one woman started complaining about something—everyone else joined in with their complaints. It was as if the very act of complaining was contagious.
Many was the time I would go to work feeling quite content with the world and all that was in it. I would go to work determined to be a positive influence and show a contented -
Blog postOh it's Christmas time and once again the beautiful strains of Handel's Messiah can be heard in some of the most unexpected places. I absolutely love Messiah. It's some of the most amazing music and of course the Scriptures are very dear to the heart. In researching about Messiah and Handel, I came across some interesting tidbits and wanted to share them with you.
George Frideric Handel
George Frideric Handel was born in Germany in 1685. His father wanted him to stu -
Blog postSo, I've never claimed to be a great cook. However, once in a while something comes to my attention and begs to be given a chance.
Such was the situation when I saw a recipe in Midwest Living Magazine for Orange-Saffron Stamp Cookies. Here's a picture that they showed. Now doesn't that just make you want to bake?
Furthermore, they had my attention by starting the entire recipe with a little bit of information on Saffron - clearly one of the most expen -
Blog postIt's been a long time since I posted to this blog and for that I do apologize. I'm been traveling quite a bit for book signings and speaking events and have met so many wonderful people.
This weekend I was in Libby, Montana to speak at the the Libby Baptist Church.
Libby is in a beautiful area of Montana. Here are just a few photos.
The ladies of Libby were definitely welcoming. Gigi Scoffield headed up the events at the Libby Baptist Church. She -
Blog postHappy 4th of July to everyone out there.
I love this holiday and our freedom is something I don't take for granted.
We are super blessed despite all the nonsense that goes on in this country-world, God has given us so much and 4th of July seems like a great time to thank Him for such blessings.
So here's just a few things on my list to thank Him for.
Salvation
Family
My sister Karen and our mother
Our -
Blog postOn the road again and heading to teach at the Colorado Christian Writer's Conference in beautiful Estes Park, CO. We had thought to have lovely spring/summerish weather, but alas it is still winter in the West. Actually - this is the norm for Springtime in the Rockies (hum the song if you know it)
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So the weather and roads cooperated until we got about 60 miles north of Cheyenne, WY and then blizzard conditions set in with 35+ mph winds and snow. The -
Blog postI'm in the process of redoing my office. Because of some of my physical issues, it's been important for us to downsize and declutter. My dear hubby and I used to share an office - but he's a pack rat and I needed more space so he moved his office to the shop. I love him for that.
Jim also moved out hundreds and hundreds of books from our built in bookshelves and dusted those and cleaned for me. After that we decided the floor - an old inexpensive pergo - had -
Blog postHad a great time speaking at the Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library in McArthur, Ohio. Clint Walker the Library Director is pictured here with me. He was such an awesome host and the group that gathered to hear me speak were also wonderful.
I talked about Inspirational fiction and the changes it's had on the fiction world. Over the years we've been blessed to see a huge boost of sales and variety in Christian fiction and I'm so happy to be a part of it.
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Blog postI'm super excited. Liz Curtis Higgs has a new E-Book only coming out Tuesday March 18th.
Here's the cover and a blurb about the book. I hope everyone will inundate the internet ordering this for their readers. I'm a long-time fan of Liz's and I can tell you her writing will not disappoint.
Who Will Set Her Free from the Darkness Inside?
Mary Margaret Delaney hides in the shadows, her arms scarred, her h -
Blog postSo we're still on the road and having a great time on book tour.
We were stranded for a time in Birmingham due to snow and ice. Now we're weathering the threat of thunderstorms in Louisiana.
Tonight we had a great time at Steamboat Bills in Lake Charles. I had Crawfish Etoufee - Yum! Here I am with Kim. Note the Alligator overhead. :)
We have had such neat things to see in the south. My favorite -
Blog postAs you know Kimberley Woodhouse and I are on book tour in the South. This last week we were on the road in Georgia and had a great time.
Kim and I spoke at the Gillionville Baptist Church. It was awesome to share our testimony with the folks at the church. Here's a shot of Kim Woodhouse speaking.
This is Albany, GA and one of the neat buildings there.
Albany is famous for the Sherwood movies like Flywheel, Facing t -
Blog postSo I'm living it up on book tour with Kimberley Woodhouse. She even let me wear her Alaska bear slippers - but so far I haven't had a chance to drive the RV.
We in the heart of Dixie - where amazingly enough - we have just come under a major winter storm warning. I'm not entirely sure if I should have left Montana. Maybe I brought the cold with me.
Still, we've met some really great folks at some booksignings, while other events have been can -
Blog postWe had two winners who never responded to our tries at notifying them about winning the gift baskets, so we threw the names back into the hat and had another drawing for our big Alaska Gift Basket.
Congratulations to the following:
grams57@gmail.com clSwalwell@gmail.com
Please email your full names and addresses to me at tjpbooks@aol.com.
Thanks and we hope you enjoy the basket.Kim and -
Blog postCongratulations to the Winners of the ALL THINGS HIDDEN basket contest.
Winners are:
WINNERS
Gwen
gwen_mallard@hotmail.com
Steve Myershttp://www.stephenmmyers.com
Anna Labno
annalabno2004@yahoo.com
Katherine Eaton - facebook I will notify you each by email, but if you don't hear from me - please email your full name and address at tjpbooks@aol.com Again - congratulations! -
Blog postDon't forget that today is the last day to get your name in the hat for one of the 4 gift baskets Kimberley Woodhouse and I are giving away to celebrate our new book ALL THINGS HIDDEN.
Just respond to this blog and you will be automatically entered - but the deadline is midnight tonight.
Here's a little sample of the basket you might win.
With that I will also let you know that I won't be blogging in February. Our lovely Stephanie Whitson has a
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