The creation of this book was a unique process for me, compared to my other books that I wrote as a teenager. The origins of it are as old as The Peasant Queen, but I didn’t actually start writing it until July 2021. To explain all this, we must go back to 2015. At this …
Christmas Book Haul!
For the first time in several years, I didn’t get any fiction books for Christmas. BUT this year, my Christmas list included many non-fiction books, most of which are writing related—and I happened to get ALL of them! **claps hands excitedly** I’m so excited to dive into these books. This year, I really want to …
In the Manger ~ Part 5: Mary (Continued)
A dozen other parents stood around them, waiting to present their sacrifice to the Temple priest, and, therefore, their children to the Lord. Babes squalled, apparently growing as impatient with the wait as some of their parents. Jesus cuddled against Mary’s chest, quiet as a lamb and unbothered by the surrounding noise, His tiny fist …
In the Manger ~ Part 3: The Shepherd
Abel groaned as he lowered his aging bones to sit on a boulder. He settled against the stone that years of wind had worn smooth, bracing his hands on knobby knees. A soft bleat met his ear as his favorite lamb ambled to his side. “How are you tonight, boy?” Abel scrubbed a hand over …
In the Manger ~ Part 2: Joseph
I hope you’re enjoying this special Christmas story series! If you haven’t read Part 1 you can read it here! “It’s time. He’s coming.” “What? Now?” Joseph rushed to Mary’s side, wrapping an arm around her small shoulders. His heart tripped over itself, then sped into a gallop, hammering in his ears. She hissed a …
In the Manger ~ Part 1: Mary
Mary clasped a dust covered hand over her swollen abdomen as the donkey stumbled on a rock in the road. She clutched the beast’s coarse mane with her other hand to steady herself. The firm sphere of her stomach was hopelessly awkward and cumbersome these days, making it difficult to balance on the ground, let …