My grandfather was one in a million. Actually, using current numbers of worldwide coronavirus deaths, he was four in a million. Born in Portland in 1928, Glenn Smith attended Washington High School. There he met Shirley Pagh, who would be his wife until an international pandemic felled this giant of a man. Yes, he was […]
Tenth Anniversary/New Release of The Familiar Stranger!
Does this book look “familiar”? And the new cover is “to die for” — (inside joke, if you’ve read the book before) It’s difficult to believe that TEN years have passed since Moody Publishers first released my debut novel. Back then, I was a freshly divorced mother of 3-4 children, depending on which foster children […]
When a Flower is NOT Just a Flower
Yesterday, after the weekly grocery shopping marathon, I found out uncomfortable financial news. A certain part of our monthly funds would be not coming in for all of January, and only a partial amount would come in February. It wasn’t due to us being irresponsible with money–just one of those things with funds making their […]
Are You a Good Fit for a Fitbit?
I have found the best Christmas present out there. It’s reasonably priced, versatile, durable, easy to use, and super cool … The Fitbit. And it finally solved the mystery of what those little pockets inside the pockets on jeans are for. Fitbit clipped in tiny jean pocket Yes, it may be too late for […]
Sabbath: Commandment or More of a Suggestion?
When was the last time you took a Sabbath rest? For me, it had been months. Until yesterday. The idea of taking a day off work has come up more and more often around me. First, from my mother who related her pastor’s latest sermon on it, then from well-known author Melanie Dobson. When we […]
On the Threshold releases!
May 2013 (Issue #14) Time for the age-old question: What should you get your mother for Mother’s Day? It doesn’t matter if you like her or not, we have the perfect answer for you— On the Threshold, which released YESTERDAY, May 1st! Yes, it’s been fourteen years since we came up with the idea of […]
A Beloved Author Gone–Her Books Live On!
Ashberry Lane announces the bittersweet release of Broken Wings, the first book in the Thistle Series. Only a short time ago, we offered a contract to the amazing Dianne Price for her six-book WWII romance. Knowing she had terminal cancer, we did everything within our power to get the first book out while she was […]
CrossReads Book Blast: Keeper of Reign by Emma Right
This book sounded good, so I signed up to be part of the book blast. Okay, okay, I’m actually posting it because I want to support an author of five children. See a bit of myself in that. 🙂 Keeper of Reign By Emma Right About the Book Books written in blood. Most are lost, […]
Romeo and Juliet with a Happy Ending?? Adoring Addie by Leslie Gould
Main ingredients for an Amish book:~show a simple life~have a sweet ending How, then, could Leslie Gould even attempt to use Romeo and Juliet as the inspiration for her newest Amish novel? I mean, come on. The most tragic love drama of all time??? How can that possible come to a conclusion that would please […]
And the Winner Is …!
SO excited to announce the winner of the Kindle/1,000 custom-designed business cards giveaway ! Also, the newsletter has a whole new look. What do you think? And the Winner Is …!