Foxe’s Book of Martyrsdedicates less than a page to the Waldensians of the Cottian Alps west of Turin, Italy. Yet, their real-life story of valor and enduring faith in the midst of persecution in Europe throughout the second millennium AD touched and encouraged my heart so much that I wanted to bring their story to life in a contemporary suspense …
Why Perseverance Matters
A few days ago, I received a note from a friend that touched my heart and led me to think about perseverance. What does it means to press on or persist in spite of a struggle or trial. Does it matter if I choose to quit in the face of great odds? When is it time to admit defeat? We’ve …
Donna’s Musings: Reflections for an Indie Panel Discussion
Donna’s Musings: Reflections for an Indie Panel Discussion: Tomorrow, May 15th, I will sit on a Panel of Indie Authors at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference (CCWC). Over the weeks, I’ve though…
Reflections for an Indie Panel Discussion
Tomorrow, May 15th, I will sit on a Panel of Indie Authors at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference (CCWC). Over the weeks, I’ve thought about what I have of value to share. What I have to say may astonish some of my colleagues and peers. Two years ago, I hit my first sink hole to publication when I lost a …
Discover the Adventure
Two days ago, I sat in the café/bookstore of a megachurch in Orange County, California, praying for inspiration to write this blog, when I discovered that I had “stumbled” upon their weekly corporate staff meeting. My heart fell. “Oh no, Lord!” I prayed. “You know I came here to gather my thoughts and come up with a brilliant blog idea. …
Legacy, Branding and Story
Recently, a friend of mine sent me the program from a memorial service of a man who’d lived a long and full life. The program touched my spirit as unique and extraordinary. On the front, it said, “Today We Celebrate the Legacy of … .” On the inside, several bullets outlined the tone of the eulogy as family and friends …