The war is over. The South has lost. Josephine Weatherly struggles to pick up the pieces of her life when her family returns to their Virginia plantation. But the realities of life after the war cannot be denied: her home and land are but a shell of their previous grandeur; death has claimed her father… Continue reading Book Review: All Things New by Lynn Austin
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Civil War Research Book Review: The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle by Robert E. Denney
Follow the story of the Civil War as it unfolds in the words of the people who lived through it. With records of daily events from January 1, 1861 to May 30, 1866, this fascinating chronicle includes illuminating background information on the population of America, its society and economics, the issue of states' rights, and… Continue reading Civil War Research Book Review: The Civil War Years: A Day-by-Day Chronicle by Robert E. Denney
February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 3
If you follow me on Facebook, you might have heard about my husband's trip to the ER. My husband's lung spontaneously collapsed Friday morning. There was no rhyme or reason for it. No way to prevent it. The only answer they could give him was that this is fairly common in tall, skinny men. However,… Continue reading February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 3
Book Review: A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant
Join twins Mia and Maddie and their sidekick little sister, LuLu, as they embark on adventure and a little bit of mystery solving while visiting Watery World in sunny California. I was so excited to have the opportunity to review something for the younger crowd. When I was child, the Sweet Valley Twins were all… Continue reading Book Review: A Dolphin Wish by Natalie Grant
Civil War Letters: Honest Journal Entries
One of the highlights to reading a journal is the brutally honest approach the author has when she believes no one will ever read her journal. I've had the pleasure of reading two journals written by women so far and will be sharing a few quotes from these ladies. I should warn you, that I've… Continue reading Civil War Letters: Honest Journal Entries
Review: Paris Street Style, An Adult Coloring Book by Zoe de las Cases
The coloring book is reinvented in a brand new journal format. Wherever you’re off to, take this cheeky and charming coloring journal with you. Embellish whimsical, full-page patterns, cityscapes and street scenes, feminine silhouettes, and stylish essentials with your own style. Like a high-end journal, this sleek package has an elastic closure and a satin ribbon… Continue reading Review: Paris Street Style, An Adult Coloring Book by Zoe de las Cases
Review Wednesday: Return to Me by Lynn Austin
After decades of exile, the prophesies are coming true--King Cyrus has declared the Jews may return to Jerusalem. Iddo, a priest, is sure this is a sign of God's renewed favor. For too long they've remained in Babylon, and many, including Iddo's sons, are losing the faith that sets them apart. And so only a… Continue reading Review Wednesday: Return to Me by Lynn Austin
My Bookshelf: TBR Pile
There are so many great books out there! I've made a personal challenge for the year to read more books from my To Be Read Pile. I'm not including books that are releasing this year even though several of them will find their way on the never ending list. I'm sharing 20 random books from… Continue reading My Bookshelf: TBR Pile
February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 2
If you're following on Facebook, then you may have heard that I reached a few important milestones early in the week. I decided the timing was right to take a little break and rest up some. Turns out my plans, as always, are in God's hands and my 3 school children were snowed in with… Continue reading February’s Writing Blitz: Love Never Fails: Week 2
Review Wednesday: At Every Turn by Anne Mateer
She's off to the races! Caught up in a whirlwind of religious enthusiasm, Alyce Benson impetuously pledges three thousand dollars to mission work in Africa. Now she just has to find a way to get the money. Alyce harbors a secret passion for speed and automobiles, and she's spent many an afternoon driving around the… Continue reading Review Wednesday: At Every Turn by Anne Mateer
Christian Author: A.M. Heath 