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Writing Credits (See my “Portfolio” tab above to read most of these)……..: Personal Experience Story
New compilation of stories to encourage the children in your life! Includes one of my stories first published in "Think Positive for Kids." Issued March 2015!
Some stories we write just stay in the heart. Just wish my old friend Mae could have read it! - "In the Merry Month of Mae,” December 2013
Read my story, "Angel Unawares": The unexpected gift of a new friend heartens our Christmas in a difficult season
FUN FACT as of JUNE 2013: This book is currently #13 on the Adult Non-Fiction Overall Religion Bestseller List ! Compilation includes my story, "Angel of Calm."
Child advocate Kevin Sorbo teamed with Chicken Soup for the Soul in this inspiring collection of stories, officially for kids 7-13. Personally, I found this one encouraging for kids 7 - 80. :)
Calvary Life: Non-Fiction…… Inspirational
"Sharing Our Homes, Sharing God's Word," Neighbors International, January 2013
Highlights: Fiction Story
Sold to "Highlights for Children," March 2011. Awaiting publication: "Daring Dani and the Case of the Baffling Yellow Sticky-Notes"
Inspirational Article
March - April 2003 "Prayer Ideas: Sing God's Heart..."
Two Non-fiction Stories
"Wings on Her Feet," Feb. 1992; "Uncovering the Ghost of Nancy Drew," Oct. 2003
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Category Archives: Christmas Memories
To Auld Lang Syne and Remembering…
Should auld acquaintance be forgot, and never brought to mind? Should auld acquaintance be forgot and days of auld lang syne? For auld lang syne, my dear, For auld lang syne, We’ll take a cup o’ kindness yet For auld … Continue reading
And the Stocking-Stuffer Winner Is…
“ANGEL!” “Angel,” I will be sending you your gift by regular mail… A pretty little pendant about the size of a 50 cent piece, it’s a silver circlet by Jolee that resembles a wreath of … Continue reading
Ring the Bells of Christmas!
Blessings to you this Christmas Day! “An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them…But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy … Continue reading
Send a Little Christmas Cheer
A few evenings ago, a news reporter instantly captured my interest, revealing the story of the first Christmas card ever printed. “Victorian Englishman, Sir Henry Cole commissioned a friend to design a card for him in the 1800’s,” the newsman … Continue reading
Ready for Christmas, ANY Time…
It was a dark and stormy night… (I’ve always wanted to start a story that way! :)) Actually, it really was. One thundery, rainy … Continue reading
Talking Christmas With Another Writer…and You
*********** Pause-Break for an Extra Cup of Christmasey Cheer ********** Before I post another Christmas memory a little later today, I thought I’d respond to a writer friend’s blog post call at On the Write Track, to answer some questions … Continue reading
A Little (Merry?) Christmas Mischief
My heart is pounding so loudly in my ears, it feels like “the little drummer-boy” is about to give me away. Mom’s holed up in her room – Christmas headquarters this time of year – wrapping some gifts. No one … Continue reading
Words of Christmas I Love
I remember an old movie I saw once…a twist on the Cinderella story with an eccentric grey-haired fairy godmother who every once in awhile popped out mid-conversation with a new word she just loved. “I love the word windowsill,” she’d … Continue reading
Light*posts – Part Two
As always, Christmas cards from seemingly unending numbers of friends lined our living room walls the season I was 16. And as always, I marveled at the masses of them. This year they were swirling in, even more abundantly, like … Continue reading
Light*posts – Part One
Some Christmases glow even brighter in memory – blessed by all those “first time” moments of awe: — The first time you catch a snowflake on your tongue — The first time a tree seems to rise up out of … Continue reading
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