Heading home today. I'm grateful for another mountaintop experience. Praising God for new friends, old friends, and holy stretching. The Lord's favor and grace poured out on me this week. Can't wait to share it all with you. Very soon. Here's a little bit:Was able to spend some time with Guidepost author, BJ Taylor. She helped critique a piece I am … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2010
Mount Hermon Update
Hi everyone! I'm writing you from the central lounge at Mount Hermon. The campus is slowly waking up and people are beginning to gather around the old brick fireplace with their morning coffee.As an aspiring writer, I'm surrounded by a great cloud of living, breathing witnesses here. For example, I'm sitting next to Marcus Goodyear writer for the … [Read more...]
Who’s Counting?
Five hours, forty-eight minutes, and fifteen seconds from now, I will be jumping into my stylish mini-van and leaving my family for six whole days. But who's counting?I'm headed to the annual Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference. Same time. Same place -the majestic Santa Cruz mountains. It's a piece of Heaven on earth. Truly.My bags … [Read more...]
What Hill Are You Dying On?
I was raised by a U.S. Marine. I’m the oldest of four children and find leadership roles enjoyable. I’m the person you would lean on if you needed a shoulder to cry on. I’m the friend you would call if you wanted someone on your side, and I’m the mother of four who demands respect and tolerates nothing less. As you can imagine, as a newly married … [Read more...]
Never Grope a Guest Speaker
Lunch during a writers conference is a special time. The authors, speakers, publishers and editors who taught the classes sit down and eat with you. As you enter the lunch room their tables are marked with their name tag. Lots of people rush in to sit by their person of choice- oddly reminiscent of Black Friday at Kohl's.It's a great opportunity … [Read more...]
