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books, romance

“Suspended Aggravation” Chapter 9 live

Chapter 9 of my newest novel, which is being released in serial fashion through a magazine, is live. A quick look: The world has gone crazy for Wheeling's couple of the day. There's also a downtown picnic and another brush with fame. Link to read here.

books, spiritual life

Debbie Macomber offering FREE magazine issue full of inspiration!

Beloved American novelist Debbie Macomber also produces a magazine. As a message of encouragement, she is sharing a spring bonus issue for FREE. It's full of stories, recipes and inspiration -- much like Macomber herself, whom I'm blessed to call friend as well as one of my favorite writers. Link here to read.

community, spiritual life, women

A tiny dose of perspective

While I was interviewing nuns ranging from age 45 to 101 for this piece, I was intrigued. I am not a Roman Catholic, but I discovered that church ladies are church ladies. We all kind of look, think and behave alike. Seriously. 🙂 Today's Weelunk magazine post takes a look at a community of nuns… Continue reading A tiny dose of perspective

books, romance

ICYMI: "Suspended Aggravation" Chapter 8 is online

Centre Market is totally real. It's one of my favorite places in the city. Suspended Aggravation is live and FREE for the linking. Read Chapter 8 here. A sneak peek: As if bringing one guy back into play hasn’t complicated Allie’s quiet Wheeling existence enough, here comes Dr. Simon Bancroft — with his wife and… Continue reading ICYMI: "Suspended Aggravation" Chapter 8 is online

books, romance

"Suspended Aggravation" Chapter 8 is live and FREE

Link to Chapter 8 here. Suspended Aggravation Chapter 8 is live and the link is FREE. (Other chapters are also accessible if you want to catch up with this light romance.) A quick look at this chapter: As if bringing one guy back into play hasn’t complicated Allie’s quiet Wheeling existence enough, here comes Dr.… Continue reading "Suspended Aggravation" Chapter 8 is live and FREE