How a Literary Idol Became My Friend
Four years ago, I attended the Southern Festival of Books in Nashville. I wore my big girl glasses, which I thought might make me look older and more literary, and my artsy best friend—who’d taught me how to color inside
Too Big For My Britches…& Other Publishing News
My second book is due next Saturday, so I am going to give a breakdown of my publishing experience this week and get back to working on my deadline before my sweetpea gets up from her nap. On May 20th,
Sunday Morning Breakfast
My husband came into the kitchen and opened the window above the sink. He closed the cupboard doors, put my melting stick of butter on a plate, and tapped the volume down on my laptop, which was blaring the novel,
Hello, My Name Is . . .
I heard the man before I saw him. Turning from my laptop, I glanced toward the entrance of the library. He had long, stringy hair and a face so pale and emaciated, he looked like he was already dead. His
My Book Club Sisters
In the beginning, four a half years ago, our book club actually discussed books. Half a dozen women, composed of recently acquainted strangers, we hid behind our hard-backed covers so we did not have to meet each other’s eyes. It did
The Outcast’s Book Trailer!
Hello! The Outcast's book trailer is finished! We filmed the majority behind the field of my best friend's house (catch her sweet rescue pup jumping in the shot!). The next day, we went to Scottsville, Kentucky's Mennonite and Amish farm machinery auction to film the
The Outcast’s Becoming an Audiobook!
We didn’t have a TV for the majority of my childhood. So before I was old enough to read, my cat and I spent a lot of time stretched across the kitchen countertop, watching my mother make supper and listening to
My Plain People
Today I was working on answers regarding a radio interview that will be aired this summer after my debut novel, The Outcast’s release. • What is your connection to the Amish? Or to Plain People? • When did your interest in the
Snapshots ~ Mennonite & Amish Farm Auction
This weekend, I was in Scottsville, Kentucky, where we filmed The Outcast's book trailer. We should get to share it with you soon. Until then, here are some images from our day to whet your appetite! Blessings, Jolina
Milestones
milestones plural of mile·stone (Noun) Noun A stone set up beside a road to mark the distance in miles to a particular place. An action or event marking a significant change or stage in development. The nurse looked down at her clipboard while I