Character Confession: The Drop Dead Notebook
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Character Confession: The Drop Dead Notebook

Years ago when I was in the traditional working world my boss encouraged us to create a “drop dead notebook.” It was filled with information regarding our position that if the worst happened and we dropped dead–well, someone could step in and do the job. After grieving my loss, of course. I’ve kept a semi-updated…

Book Review: Martyr’s Moon by J.E. Lowder
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Book Review: Martyr’s Moon by J.E. Lowder

I can’t believe it was late 2011 when I reviewed J.E. Lowder’s Tears of Min Brock, the first offering in the War of Whispers series. I admitted back then I’m not smart enough to understand fantasy and allegory, but Lowder is an amazing storyteller. He demands, simply with action packed words and haunting imagery, that…

Book Review: The Good Girl by Christy Barritt
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Book Review: The Good Girl by Christy Barritt

Christy Barritt is an award-winning mystery and suspense author who has been on my radar with her Squeaky Clean mysteries. With The Good Girl, I think it’s time Christy Barritt ends up on your radar. From Amazon: Tara Lancaster can sing Amazing Grace in three harmonies, two languages, and interpret it for the hearing impaired….

Sabbath Sunday: A Sunset and a Promise
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Sabbath Sunday: A Sunset and a Promise

This sunset was one of the few days the sun came out in March in NE Ohio. It was on the way to a gathering with women who I believe are moving past brokenness and hurt to freedom and abundance. But it’s a process, and it’s hard. This scene is my reminder that even on…

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Author Joi Copeland’s Life Verse

When someone asks me to sign “Hope for Tomorrow”, I typically sign something personal to them and then I have a special signature. A part of the signature is using Philippians 4:6-7. It is my life verse for several reasons. By nature, I am an anxious person. Looking back on my childhood, I can see…