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  • Write Stuff Wednesday with Michelle De Bruin

    Michelle De Bruin reflects on the writing of L.M. Montgomery The quote I am sharing today comes from the book, The Blue Castle. This book is one of my favorites. It was first published in 1926 by L

  • Faith’s Journey on Tour

    I’m excited to announce Faith’s Journey is on its first blog tour with Celebrate Lit. I’ll admit I’m also a bit nervous. Why? Authors know reviews are critical in getting th

  • What I’m Reading: The Cupcake Dilemma

    My husband and I drive to Cape Girardeau, Missouri once every couple months to eat at our new favorite restaurant. It’s an Irish pub with a fun atmosphere and great food, but that’s bes

  • What I’m Reading: Lane Steen

    I admit I shed a few tears the first time I listened to Trans-Siberian Orchestra’s rock opera, Beethoven’s Last Night. When Mephistopheles strikes a bargain with Beethoven to give up one piece

  • What I’m Reading: Ordinary Snowflakes

    Southern Illinois definitely did not see a Hallmark worthy white Christmas this year. In fact, the temperatures were more like late spring or early summer. While I appreciated not having to bundle