Katherine Reay’s A Shadow in Moscow released today. I was privileged to read this remarkable women’s fiction tale early. I have a “thing” for WWII literature, films and documentaries, and have read and watched many heartbreaking stories within that era of history. But I’m less familiar with the Cold War and the plight of the […]
This morning I woke to a biting chill, thanked God for technology, and defrosted my family with the click of a mobile app. Yep, winter is here. For those living across the globe, enjoy your summer. But while you do, remember me, swaddled in layers of clothing, emitting cloudy white dragon breaths. I promise I’ll […]
I spent most of last week reading novels and snuggling my youngest on the couch… and doing not much else. This happens when I sound like a frog (or Batman, according to Miss E) and produce more mucus than a snot sea cucumber. Gross, but true. Miss J had been ill the week before and […]
Today’s my biggest girl’s birthday. That’s right, Miss E is eighteen—EIGHTEEN—and officially an adult in the eyes of the Australian government. And all I can think is, where did the time go? What happened to my teeny ten-month-old, who startled people at church when she walked like a pro? Or the nervous tween in her […]
I read several fabulous new releases over the past few weeks—two of which I scored advance copies!—and wanted to share my reviews with you. If you’re after a brand spanking new, just-off-the-press story, these novels might hit the spot! Betting on the Boy Next Door, a sweet romcom by Melanie Jacobson based in Austin, Texas, […]
I stepped back from social media and skipped a blog post to take care of Mr Wonderful after he required emergency surgery last month. No, this wasn’t an uncertain choice for me. 😉 I happily volunteered to tend to my beloved. Praise God he’s now two-and-a-half weeks post-surgery and recovering well, so I’m able to […]
