Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Time Wounds All Heels

April 17, 2012

Sooner or later, every author has to submit to the indignity of a headshot. The problem for me is that my mental image of myself is several years younger and very much leaner than the real thing. It’s always a … Continue reading →

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‘Scuse me while I fuss

March 17, 2012

I’m not usually a complainer, but I received a phooey message shortly after I woke this morning. My friend Rowena Cherry sent me an email letting me know that once again Sins of the Highlander is being offered as a … Continue reading →

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Recording Your Dreams

March 13, 2012

In November 2008, I was diagnosed with cancer. It was a total shock to me. There’s nothing like being smacked with your own mortality to get you thinking about life, faith, and the people who are important to you. With … Continue reading →

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Love Me by Cheryl Holt

February 28, 2012

It’s noon on the eastern seaboard and time for another terrific guest. Please welcome New York Times Bestseller Cheryl Holt to Read, Write, Love. Along with being a critically acclaimed author, she’s also a lawyer and mom, and at age … Continue reading →

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Flustered, Frazzled, but not yet Freaked

February 22, 2012

That pretty much describes my state of mind at the moment. It always seems like things pile up in publishing and hit you all at once. It wouldn’t normally be so bad, but right now I’m trying to prepare for … Continue reading →

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The Nativity at Night

December 24, 2011

Just thought I’d share my favorite piece of Christmas art. I was blessed to view this little jewel of a painting a few years ago at the National Gallery in London. It’s a very small painting, but I found myself … Continue reading →

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Shopping Tips for Men

December 22, 2011

Blessed is the man who orders a pizza so his woman won’t have to cook after HER long day of shopping. Blessed is the man who knows a new car is not a gift UNLESS he can pay cash for … Continue reading →

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Blue Christmas

December 14, 2011

‘Tis the season for insane shopping, endless parties, kid’s programs and Christmas pageants. It’s no wonder some people find themselves fresh out holiday spirit. If you add financial pressures like a layoff or unexpected expense (like a car suddenly refusing … Continue reading →

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Christmas on the Commons

December 2, 2011

One of the delightful things about living in Boston is visiting the Commons pretty much every week. My church is located at the corner of this 17th century community grazing ground. It’s a delightful public park now, home to Shakespeare … Continue reading →

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The Other Wise Man

November 30, 2011

Every year in order to prepare for Christmas I do certain things. I trim the tree. I make sure I’ll be singing at least one piece from the Messiah someplace. (This Sunday my choir at Park Street Church will be … Continue reading →

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