It seems I needed a hiatus from my writing these past few months when my creativity took on a different form than I had expected. I just completed the seventh braided rug since I revived one of the homespun arts I learned from my mother. Now I can feel my writing muse returning. I have an idea for my next book. […]
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Some years ago, my husband bought several fabric gift bags to wrap my gifts. That gave me an idea, and I began making them myself, in all sizes. For years we haven't used any paper. It is so nice… when you are done unwrapping gifts, you don't have any waste… only fabric bags and satin ribbons that you can fold
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I am taking a moment as I prepare a Thanksgiving meal for six to wish you all a Happy Thanksgiving. It is truly a time for giving thanks for all that we have. Being of sound mind and body is something I often take for granted, and having a day of the year for giving special thanks makes me stop
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This morning, as I was going through my emails, I found a pleasant surprise. Melodie Davis, who works for Herald Press, publisher of Bonnet Strings, was letting me know she wrote a blog post reflecting on my book and what Christian Community means to her. I discovered her blog just today, but I will be coming back. It's called Finding
I was scheduled for a Q&A at Goodreads this afternoon. I didn't realize until I submitted a comment, that there is quite a delay in the process. It takes a day for me to receive your comments, and another day or so before you get my answers. You are welcome to ask me questions there anytime and I will be
I am announcing a Goodreads giveaway for each of my books, Why I Left the Amish and Bonnet Strings: An Amish Woman's Ties to Two Worlds. I've made it easy for you to enter one or both giveaways. You can click on the buttons below. Don't delay, especially if you want to get in on the Bonnet Strings Giveaway. That
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