Discover how to live out your unique calling from an unlikely biblical pairing At first glance, Esther and Jonah don’t have much in common. Esther is an orphan girl, out of place in royal courts, who nonetheless becomes queen and saves her beloved Jewish people. Jonah is a reluctant prophet who ran as hard as…
Twenty years ago, my husband and I lived in Washington state – in Olympia, the capitol. I love the Pacific northwest and frequently set my stories there. In fact, the first five or so were inspired by the forests of Douglas fir, majestic mountains, and lakes and streams that are perfect for fishing. One weekend…
How’s summer going so far? Ours is somewhat filled with travel, so I know it will go fast. I thought I’d let you know a couple summer changes I’m making. I hope you check them out. Summer look at juliearduini.com. If you subscribe to my blog via email, take a look at the site. My…
“Deck the Soul with Boughs of Forgiveness” by MaryAnn Diorio, PhD, MFA (AUTHOR’S NOTE: I originally wrote this article one Christmas, but I believe it applies throughout the year.) CHRISTMAS! The word evokes many feelings, depending on our experiences. For some, Christmas is a happy time, filled with beautiful memories and joyful expectations. For others,…
Part 2 of an Interviewwith Amberly Neese,Author of Common Ground Q: What can we learn about Moses and his siblings about working together despite our differences? Moses, Aaron, and Miriam grew to understand true leadership. They also understood they were stronger together. Moses was the shepherd, Aaron was the priest, and Miriam was the prophetess. Moses…
Hi, I’m Dawn, here to introduce you to Seattle Trilogy, featuring identical twins Livy and DeeDee McCreary, who double up their ingenuity to solve mysterious deaths – past, present, and future. Their father, Howard McCreary, plays a prominent role in Book 3, Emerald Secrets. His daughters must answer the question, who hates their father enough…