For the Love of Books!
Several years ago I started a tradition of reading stories to my grandchildren over Skype, and it’s been fun. But the best of all is when they request my book, Lexie’s Adventure in Kenya: Love is Patient. Since… Read More
A Deeper Look
Today I’d like to give you a deeper look into Lexie’s Adventure in Kenya, my debut illustrated storybook for children, ages four to eight. It’s the first book in my Love Series Storybooks about 1 Corinthians 13. What’s more… Read More
Just Playing Around
When I’m with my granddaughters, one of our favorite things to do is to go to a playground. Their imagination goes wild! Swings let them fly like birds. Slides let them soar like a dolphin in the blue… Read More
Celebrating the Adventure
There are so many things to celebrate as I launch my first indie publishing adventure. Most of all, I want to celebrate YOU—all those who have stood with me, encouraged me, read my blogs, and spurred me on…. Read More
Support an Author
I recently chatted with a friend about the release of my first picture book, Lexie’s Adventure in Kenya: Love is Patient. She said, “I want to support your work, Susan. What a great book! What can I do… Read More
The Plunge into Publishing
Indie publishing has become quite a phenomenon, and I never thought I’d give it a go. But after lots of research, I’ve decided to take the plunge. Several years ago I wrote a children’s picture book series called… Read More
Have you read a Blook?
The term “blook” was a runner-up for the 2006 Word of the Year, yet it’s not talked about very often. However, you may be surprised to discover that you may have even read a blook without knowing… Read More
Make Your Days Count
I’ve been visiting with my soon-to-be 94-year-old mother, and her years of wisdom and experience always seem to balance me and help me reorient myself in this busy world. When I mentioned how fast this year is… Read More
Sabbath Rest
There was a good reason that God invented the Sabbath, and I think that’s doubly important for writers. Our minds never stop. We often feel driven to do, write, be. We’re always pondering, dreaming, thinking. But we need… Read More
An Iron-sharpening Adventure
“As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens another.” Proverbs 27:17 I thoroughly enjoy the iron sharpening iron aspect of our monthly Picture Book Critique Group meeting. Each of us always brings a fresh and interesting perspective to… Read More