I love teaching at writers’ conferences because most of the writers who attend know that getting published is not easy. Just like most professions, writing takes time, education, and training. If a person applied for a job as a fitness … Continue reading →
Most of us grew up with a constant reminder to use the magic words: PLEASE and THANK YOU. In days gone by, being polite was not only appreciated but also expected. I am not saying those days are gone, but … Continue reading →
Growing up in West Michigan, summer was always my favorite season of the year. I was never a fan of cold weather, and in Michigan we’d get a lot of that! I loved the warm summer days when I could … Continue reading →
The world of publishing is hard to break into. As is true for most things in life, there are no shortcuts. You don’t go from writing a picturebook story on your lunch hour to getting it published by a major … Continue reading →
When my editors at Tyndale found out I was going to be a grandma, their creative wheels started to spin. Together we came up with an idea to write a book of short rhyming devotions for grandmothers to share with … Continue reading →
On Palm Sunday the children from the preschool department came marching down the aisle waving their palm branches and singing their hearts out. One of the songs they sang was a song from my generation, “Praise Him, Praise Him, all … Continue reading →