I was forced to consider the legacy I'll leave behind after reading the obituary of Jacob Sliter. Jacob is the great- great grandfather of a dear friend, Dana Kamstra, who passed away in May of 1884. May we read what his pastor had to say about him as we consider what people will one day… Continue reading The Legacy We Leave Behind
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Summer Photo Shoots
I'm gearing up to take the pictures for two more book covers this summer. Find out who will be joining Tyler, Taylor, and Elizabeth as part of the Ancient Words Family!
Winner of the “Goodbye, Magnolia” giveaway!
Congratulations, Tina Cartwright!! I'll be in touch with detail on how you'll receive the Kindle copy of "Goodbye, Magnolia" and your Starbucks gift card. I hope you enjoy!
Civil War Letters: Lonely Hearts Ad
Civil War Letters: Lonely Hearts Ad
Seriously Write: God’s Promise of Success by A. M. Heath
I was honored to fill a guest slot on this amazing blog. Follow the link to read more...
Interview with Krista Noorman: Author of Goodbye, Magnolia
Interview and Giveaway
When God Intervenes
Last week I shared the story behind my novel, Where Can I Flee. If you missed it, you can catch the full story here. For the sake of a quick recap, I'll tell you simply that I hadn't planned to write the story at all. And when I did decide to write it, WCIF was… Continue reading When God Intervenes
Humble Beginnings
Would it shock you to know that Where Can I Flee was an afterthought? More than an afterthought, it was meant to play second fiddle. On July 3, 2012 a story was born. It always amazes me at how random those moments are. I wasn't expecting anything special to happen that day. I've tinkered with… Continue reading Humble Beginnings
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 5 Stacking of Arms Ceremony
The Stacking of Arms Ceremony. The very reason why I, and hundreds of others, made their way to Appomattox, Virginia. 150 years ago on April 12th, Lee's army marched between 2 rows of Union soldiers and surrendered their weapons. It was a solemn moment for everyone involved. You can read 2 first-hand accounts of the… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 5 Stacking of Arms Ceremony
Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 4 Museums
Today, I'm bringing to you a collection of interesting displays from various museums. I hope you enjoy. And don't forget you can catch up on the entire series by clicking on the "ExperHist" tag on the right. 🙂 This is one the flags that laid across Lincoln's coffin during his funeral procession. His procession lasted… Continue reading Experiencing History: Pictures from Appomattox: Part 4 Museums
