Book Description: Day 14: It should have been the beginning . . . All she needed were stamps and signatures. Marie and her translator stood in the government offices in Kabul, Afghanistan to complete the paperwork for her new literacy project. The women in her home town, the northern village of Shehktan, would learn to…
This is the little book that could. Years ago when I walked around the real Speculator I envisioned writing out a story and handing it off to friends via my word processor. Yep, it was a long time ago. I didn’t think about publishing or becoming an author. The fear of rejection was too great….
Book Description: As you face daily choices that require yes or no decisions, there are times when you feel paralyzed—either from fear of making the wrong choice or because of too many seemingly equal options. Social entrepreneur Jeff Shinabarger helps you break through these moments of tension and transition with proven ways to move toward…
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28, NIV Julie Arduini photo
This week I’ve had fun interviewing the characters from my Adirondack romance, Entrusted. Today you have the opportunity to meet bad-boy Kyle Swarthmore. Kyle, did you grow up in Speculator Falls? What’s the connection? I visited every weekend during summers. My dad bought a summer home outside Speculator Falls. Do you call Speculator Falls home?…
This week I’m interviewing characters from Entrusted to give readers a better chance to get to know the characters. Today I interview Sara Bivins, matriarch of Speculator Falls and Ben Regan’s feisty grandmother. Sara, describe Speculator Falls to me. Peaceful. Quaint. Good people. Family. Like Jenna, you didn’t grow up there. What drew you to…