Hope Reaffirms
Hope reaffirms my core value that without Jesus I am lost. And where he is not welcome, I cannot go.
Santa Fe
How Do Writers Research?
One year ago, my friend and I drove to Santa Fe, NM. We planned it as a research / vacation trip in the wonderful Southwest, with side trips to Taos and Red River. Why Santa Fe? Because I knew that my main character, Reverend G, loved the Southwest and particularly Santa Fe. I also knew
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Chunky Monkey Research
An effective writer always completes his or her research. It makes the words more credible and lends a sense of accuracy to the entire work. Some of my research this year took place in Santa Fe, but another piece of it came from my local grocery – the ice cream section. I couldn’t help it.
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Santa Fe Symphony
During my first day in Santa Fe, I noticed the symphony. Not the famous Opera House in Santa Fe, although that is incredible. I’m talking about the symphony that God conducted every day, using the birds he created and placed in New Mexico. As smooth as a cello, as comforting as a viola and as
Divine Appointments in New Mexico
During a recent vacation, my traveling companion and I toured the towns of Santa Fe, Taos and Red River. New Mexico – the land of enchantment – contains plenty of enchanted places and wonderful people just in these three cities. Although the vacation had a dual purpose – to rest and reflect, but also to
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