Well, thanks to my friend, Kristy Cambron, I’ve taken up verse-mapping, and thanks to many many creativists, I’ve started Bible Journaling. Here’s my newest picture from this Sunday’s message at Cornerstone Chapel. Do you do Bible Journaling? I admit, it takes me a while to make these, but that’s a good thing–it helps me slow down, think about what our pastor or the Word is speaking to me. Our word is rush-rush-rush, so slowing down and contemplating is a good thing. 😀
Happy 4th of July!!!
There’s a lot happening in our country that has our great nation in turmoil, our people divided, but on this day–we are united! This is our country! Fought for and paid with the blood of patriots. First–I want to share this video of Madison Rising‘s amazing rendition of The Star Spangled Banner. I normally don’t like “artsy” version of our national anthem, but I ADORE this one. They “get” what it’s about. The song leaves me pumped up! Before I leave you to your barbecues and fireworks…two things: 1.) REMEMBER OUR COMBAT VETERANS when you do you fireworks. If you have a neighbor who has served, please talk to them. In the least, prepare them for your fireworks so they …
New Suspense Contract!!
After doing the cover reveal for EMBERS, I’ve been asked a lot lately if I’ll be shifting my focus entirely to speculative novels. Hopefully with my website redesign you can tell that’s not the case. In fact, I can finally share some great news with you! In January, I signed a 3-book, 1-novella contract with Bethany House Publishers. I cannot express my gratitude enough to Dave Long, who championed this series through all the boards and believed in me and this series. It’s an honor to become a BHP author (total geek-out moment here). WOW! THE TOX FILES This new series, THE TOX FILES, is a paramilitary adventure with lead hero, Cole “Tox” Russell. It’s sort of Indiana Jones meets Jason Bourne …
Cover Reveal – EMBERS!!
Here it is, friends and loyal readers–the cover for EMBERS, book 1 of the Abiassa’s Fire epic fantasy series with Enclave Publishing. Look for it October 21st!
Kendigs Celebrate Silver Anniversary
Twenty-five years ago today, Brian and I walked down the aisle and said, “I do.” It was the best moment of my life. I would it all over again and a thousand times. We’d hoped to be able to take a trip to Hawaii for our 25th Anniversary, but Brian spent the last 5 months unemployed, so that kinda made it impossible. We still hope to make that trip–maybe later this year (building up frequent flyer miles). So…to make our Silver Anniversary memorable, Brian and I went into DC and ate at the Sequoia on the Potomac. Absolutely gorgeous view! My only regret was not getting a photo of Brian and I with the water behind us. We …
Super Suspense Giveaway!
One of my dearest friends, Lynette Eason, and I are teaming up for a SUPER SUSPENSE giveaway! So get your Super Suits on and enter now for this amazing giveaway, which includes a copy of FALCON by yours truly and NO PLACE TO HIDE by Lynette Eason–PLUS a $50 Visa Gift card!! Enter here!
Killer Cover in 5 Minutes…
Or maybe not–many, many hours went into the creation and perfection of Falcon’s cover. But amazing cover designer, Kirk DouPonce, sent me this incredible, time-lapsed video of him designing/perfecting the cover for Falcon! Enjoy!!
INSPY Shortlist – Beowulf & Raptor 6
Wow!! God knew I needed some encouragement (my husband has been without a job for four months, my daughter is married off, and my “middle” daughter is moving to DisneyWorld to work in the college program) this week! I’m DELIGHTED to discover that Beowulf: Explosives Detection Dog and Raptor 6 were shortlisted by the judges for the 2015 INSPY Award! These are the other finalists in each category: Contemporary Romance/Romantic Suspense Mystery & Thriller
Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt: Stop #9 (Purple Team)
Welcome to the Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! I am part of TEAM PURPLE, and this is Stop #9 . If you’re just joining us, there are two loops—pink and purple—and they begin at Lisa Bergren’s site and Robin Hatcher’s site for stop #1 for either stream. If you complete either the pink loop or purple loop, you can enter for a Kindle paperwhite and the 17 autographed books from that loop. If you complete BOTH loops, you can enter for the Grand Prize of a Kindle Fire HDX and ALL 34 autographed books. BE SURE to keep track of the clues at the bottom of every post in the loop and the favorite number mentioned. You’ll need those clues to enter for …
Only $1.99!!
Ramping up to the release for FALCON on May 1st, and I’ve teamed up with my publisher to offer this amazing deal: the A Breed Apart Trilogy, Raptor 6, and Hawk e-books are all only $1.99 now through April 30th! So hurry on over to Amazon and BUY NOW!! (UPDATE: Amazon had not yet changed the price, but should soon!)