A Behind-the-Scenes Look at the makings of my devotional book Stories and Songs of Faith: My Journey with God was published in April 2020. However, the idea for this devotional wasn’t a thought until around the beginning of last year. I have been writing devotionals since age 16 and have had my devotionals published in…
Excerpt from When Valleys Bloom Again Christmas 1941 “I have in past years spoken about the blessings of this season and how we may count on God’s grace for the coming year,” William said, addressing the staff assembled in the great hall five days before Christmas. “That’s still true, but it’s evident that this Christmas…
Pat Nichols The Secret of Willow Inn character interview Emily Hayes: A few days ago, I learned I’m pregnant with twin girls. As an only child I grew up yearning, even begging for a sister, so I’m thrilled my daughters will never long for a sibling. At the same time, I’m worried about the added…
God’s Grace in Our Grumbling On January 1, 2013, I started a writing challenge my husband suggested for the new year. He said, “Janetta, Day 1, you’ll write 365 words. Day 2, 364 words. And so on. Then on December thirty-one, you’ll only have to type one word.” He’s my brainstorming buddy, but this idea…
In High Cotton actually began ten years ago. At that time, I wasn’t yet published. One of my critique partners thought maybe if I tried a historical novel, I might get contacted sooner. I have no affinity for prairie novels, but then she suggested the time period of the Great Depression. That’s more modern history,…
Penelope Price contemplates dating her boss (Derek Hamilton) again. But all they talked about the last time was vehicles they worked on at the auto shop that day. Along with her job at Hamilton Auto Repair, Nell also teaches ballroom dancing at her mom’s studio. And to top off her crazy job schedule, she takes…