books, writing

FREE READ — Chapter 1 of “Suspended Aggravation” live today!

Suspended Aggravation -- my new novel done in a Wheeling, West Virginia-centric way -- is live today. In this week's release of chapter 1 (on Weelunk.com), I hope you'll "fall" for main characters Gabe and Allie. 🙂 Watch this site or NoraEdingerBooks on Facebook (scroll down on this page to see this) for a link… Continue reading FREE READ — Chapter 1 of “Suspended Aggravation” live today!

books, writing

The story behind the new book

This suspension bridge -- the oldest of such in the world -- is in the opening scene of my new book, "Suspended Aggravation." It will release one chapter at a time beginning Feb. 2. Watch for links on this site for a free weekly read. Hey, blog friends! In preparation for my new book's Feb.… Continue reading The story behind the new book

books, writing

New book under contract; coming out as magazine series starting in February!

A writer's dream team: Editors Alex Weld and Phyllis Sigal, me, and photo-illustrators Dillon Richardson and Johnathon Porter. Feeling blessed to be working with such talented people while doing what I love -- a real thank you, Jesus moment! Here is a piece of news I hope will bring a smile to both readers of… Continue reading New book under contract; coming out as magazine series starting in February!

spiritual life, writing

In defense of small and quirky

"A door is what a dog is perpetually on the wrong side of." Ogden Nash, American poet I once knew a couple who were clever in ways that made their very presence a delight -- even if their skills didn't bring much cash to their bank accounts. They milked a small herd of goats to… Continue reading In defense of small and quirky

books, writing

Learning an author by heart

“I do not know everything; still many things I understand.” Madeleine L'Engle, "A Wrinkle in Time" These three Madeleine L'Engle books are among several that feature the Austin family. They were written over nearly 40 years, although the characters age only four years or so. The way L'Engle fit the same characters into the day… Continue reading Learning an author by heart