Small-Town Christian Romance Author Julie Arduini
Weaving faith, family, and chocolate in stories that feel like home
I knew what I was doing the moment I pushed “purchase.” I had not worn a dress in years, probably at our older children’s weddings. Even then I felt self-conscious and insecure, two things I’ve allowed to embed into my fabric layered in faith. It was a gift card, so I decided if it didn’t…
Earlier this month I traveled back to my hometown and looked at photos, furniture, and paperwork from years gone by. I loved that she labeled things so the history and origin was right there. There were memories of going to the drug store with the Green Stamp book, and she still has them. Sewing patterns…
Have I mentioned parenting is hard? How about that no one prepared me for the young adult years? I have been crushed more times watching them grow than I thought possible. Same for the teen. Honestly? I still struggle with wanting to wrap them up in bubble wrap and keep them inside. Forever. Well, that’s…
Sitcoms enjoy using the plot strategy where people are on an airplane and suddenly the pilot is unable to do his job, or, the plane is in trouble, or even both. An amateur takes the controls and through great, funny writing, they land the plane and everyone is safe. Recently I thought about where I…
Last month I shared a post about my vanity and low self-confidence in the outer beauty department. In that time frame that I saw our daughter adopting my terrible habit of avoiding pictures and hating what she saw in the mirror, God has been working on my heart. Sometimes with the bluntness of a sledgehammer,…
Match Made in Heaven FREE eBookFriday, Saturday, & Mother’s Day! Beth Prescott wants to make a difference with the senior citizens she serves as a volunteer coordinator, but their matchmaking efforts leave her guarded. She’s experienced too much pain to make that leap again. Dean Kellerman returns to the Finger Lakes area to help his…