Character Flaws

by | Oct 7, 2010 | Writing

Just one week after the exciting email that Covenant wanted to publish my book, I was assigned an editor. So much for the in a month or so! She sent me feedback from two outside readers to consider and use to make changes before she edits my manuscript. One of the...

Banana Pancakes

by | Oct 5, 2010 | Breakfast, Kate's Kitchen

I’m always searching for a way to make pancakes more nutritious especially since my family is less than enthusiastic about whole wheat flour in their pancakes. (Warning: Do not try using even half whole wheat flour in this recipe. It causes the batter to take on...

Reading Suggestions Anyone?

by | Sep 16, 2010 | Reading

Any ideas for chapter books I can read aloud to my children? Books that specifically would be interesting to this six-year-old and his nine-year-old sister? It’d be really nice if the book could be enjoyed by everyone in this wild bunch. Please leave your ideas...

I’M GOING TO BE PUBLISHED!!!

by | Sep 7, 2010 | Writing

I know, I know, I’m shouting, but I’m a tad bit excited. Eight and one-half months ago I submitted my novel to Covenant Communications. Today I received an email from the managing editor. Here are a couple of my favorite parts: Congratulations! Covenant...

The Best Children. Ever.

by | Sep 7, 2010 | Farm & Family

Our littlest one has arrived! I just wanted to post a note about the fantastic support these children and husband have been to me for the past nine months. This pregnancy was as close to bed rest as I ever want to get. By eight months in I could only stand for two...