Get Excited About English
by So I’m teaching the spelling rule: English words do not end in I,U,V, or J; and my 9 year old says, “What about the word …
Category: Writing
Metaphorically Speaking
In writing we’re warned against using cliches. On top of that, if we use metaphors or similes, they need to reflect the point of view …
Best Thing About Blogging
At Bible study with my parents last Friday morning, we were discussing how Christians can get together and talk for hours about everything BUT God …
Of Interest to Writers
Bethany House is doing a cover survey, it’s short and a great way to get your input to those in the publishing biz! Go do …
Playing With Windows Live Writer
This is my very first post written with Windows Live Writer–wow, what a great tool for bloggers! So easy to download and hook up to …
Dancing With the Voices
My writing, in many ways, is a Pandora’s Box. A padlocked time capsule, if you will, brim-full of temptation, obsession, and magic. A time capsule, …
Modesty, Teaching Our Children, and Fishbowls
I didn’t have any blog ideas today, so I thought I’d point you over to MInTheGap’s site. He generously invites me to guest post on …
That Old Time Women-Power
Picture this…a large, high ceilinged old-school gathering room…a former gym or cafeteria. A grassy ball field is easily visible through the window-lined north wall. The …
Canning Up Peaches
Writers everywhere agree that real life produces the best fodder to nourish our creativity. The day I wrote about my housekeeping skills, I decided it …
Writing Games
I have here before me a squarish red book titled, Games for Writing by Peggy Kaye. I’m so excited about the games in this book …