The Amish culture is fascinating to me. Also fascinating are those who have left the order. When fellow Seymour Agency sibling offered to write a post on this subject, I jumped at the opportunity. I hope you find it as interesting and fascinating as I have. And for more information check out Brenda’s blog post on Amish teens. By Brenda …
Everyone’s Story, Elaine Stock Visits
Patricia: I noticed you wear a lot of different hats. You’re in the food service and weight loss business, you co-own a piano restoration company with your husband, and you are a leader in your community and active in your church. How do you balance it all and still have time to write? Elaine: Patricia, thanks for hosting me and …
Made To Last–Interview with Melissa Tagg And we have a winner! Johnnie Alexander
Today I want to welcome Melissa Tagg to my blog. This next sentence I stole from her website: In between writing and staring out the window brainstorming, Melissa Tagg works as a grant-writer at one of Iowa’s largest private nonprofits and serves as the marketing/events coordinator for My Book Therapy, a craft and coaching community for novelists founded by Susan …
Five Days in Sky–Interview with Carla Laureano
Today I want to welcome Carla Laureano to my blog. If you haven’t read Five Days in Skye, you are missing not only a great book, but the exquisite feeling that you are in Scotland. Skye to be exact. When I finished Carla’s book, traveling to Scotland went on my bucket list! A little about Five Days in Skye from …
The Remodel – Two Months, Ten Pounds Later…
Two months of remodeling …here are a few before and after photos. Click on the first image and the slide show will begin. Many thanks to David Green, Dwight Wilson, Troy Cole and the great subcontactors! Well, what do you think? Do you think it was worth two months and 10 pounds? Leave a comment and let me know!
What Makes a Great Heroine?
Sunday evening, November 17, 2013 We have a winner: Staci Stallings Sister posts today! Here and at MBT Ponderers! These are the responses I received when I asked readers on FaceBook the question: what makes a great heroine? If she is kind but has guts and is not a quitter. I like a confident, and “sure of herself” kind …
Life’s Distractions, Part 2
Well, a week has passed. It’s now been 7 weeks since life became disrupted and in 1 day it’s going to get even more so. The Hardwood Floor Man is coming! And I have to move out for 6 days. And I won’t be able to get back in for things I’m sure I’ll forget. That’s why I named this …
Life’s Distractions or In My Case, Renovation
Does your life get off kilter sometimes? Well, mine does. And that’s not good for a writer. Six weeks ago I started a renovation at my house, thinking, praying, that it wouldn’t take a whole 2 months to complete. I mean I was only knocking out a wall, putting in new cabinets, tiling the kitchen floor and putting …
Interested in a chance at a Kindle? Come meet Sherrie Ashcraft and Christina Berry Tarabochia
After fourteen years of hard work, Sherrie Ashcraft and Christina Berry Tarabochia are thrilled to announce the release of their novel, On the Threshold. Interested in how a mother and daughter can write a book together? Want a chance at winning a Kindle and a business card design from a top-notch company? Keep reading! Why did you ladies begin writing …
A Visit with Author Amy Lillard
I am so pleased to welcome Amy Lillard, author of Saving Gideon and the soon-to-be-released Katie’s Choice. Thank you for having me, Patricia. Tell us a little about yourself, Amy. Like where you grew up and where you live now: I grew up outside Corinth, Mississippi, (ever hear of it? J) and spent most of my “growing up” years there. I …