Sep 10, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Dialogue in fiction, Faith, Happenings, On Writing
In early June, I taught the last of my series, “Nine Women of the Bible, as You Never Knew Them.” Based on my nine Biblical novels, we had some lively discussions and several gals did some research on their own. There is so much more to these women than the brief...
Sep 10, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Dialogue in fiction, Faith, Happenings, My Life, On Writing
Starting over isn’t easy at any age, let alone when you are over 75. My agent and friend for over 15 years has had to close her agency due to severe health problems. We worked together well on many books and I will miss her. The problem is, I’m still writing, but now...
May 12, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Composing Music, Faith, Happenings, My Life, Technique
It’s nice to be told I don’t look my age, chronological age, that is, but my body seems to be betraying me! My answer is to just keep busy! An active person has an active mind! I have friends who lament they have nothing to do. I could gel out in front of the TV but...
Apr 21, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Faith, Happenings, My Life, Technique
I am enjoying the series on Nine Women of the Bible that I am teaching at my church. We had a great discussion last week on the Woman of Samaria, and this week we’ll talk about Martha, the woman who hosted Jesus and his disciples many times in her home. When I wrote...
Mar 19, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Faith, Happenings, My Life, On Writing, Technique
For some time now, I’ve had fun sharing a blog with friends and interested readers, but I am wondering if it is worth continuing. Who is reading, and should I continue?! If any of you wish, let me know what you are reading. Send a comment to my e-mail address:...
Jan 31, 2023 | Biblical Fiction, Faith, Happenings, My Life, On Writing, Technique
Because there is a Catholic viewpoint and a Protestant viewpoint, I had many interesting conversations with Catholic readers who disagreed with me on the status of Mary. In spite of that viewpoint, Mary was not a perennial virgin. She lived in a small town, drew water...
