My guest today—fellow Faithful Writer and author Mary L. Hamilton—has generously shared her report on the Mount Hermon Christian Writers Conference she attended last month (April 2019). Live events can be extremely valuable for writers, but with so many to choose from, it’s hard to know where to put your time and money. I’m grateful […]
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Am I Going Crazy?
The next time you look at me and think, “Wow, she’s really got her act together to get so much done!” just remember this story. Names have not been changed to protect the innocent…no one here is innocent. Everybody says I have to be vulnerable if I want my readers to relate to me. I […]
Happy, Happy Mother’s Day!
Happy birthday to my own Mama today! And of course to my readers who are mothers too. Remember those who have mothered you, whether or not they were your biological mother. I couldn’t resist sharing this adorable little animated Happy Mother’s Day wish that my friend Alma Reed sent me. Pin this:
Compass Points May 2019: Bloom where you’re planted
A monthly newsletter to support and inspire your #HeartspokenLife. May’s theme is “Bloom where you’re planted.” [Reading time under 5 minutes]. May 11, 2019 What’s going on at Riverwood Wildflowers are popping out everywhere here in the northern Shenandoah Valley! Every time I take a walk, I see something new. Above is a collage of […]
Coconut Cake: A Taste Of The Tropics
Coconut always reminds me of the tropics: warm breezes, blue waters, white sand, and lots of coconut palm trees. This recipe is one of our family’s favorites—perfect after a light summer supper. My mother, Betty Herbert, copied this coconut cake recipe down from a radio show she heard, so we dubbed it “Radio” Coconut Cake. […]
Book Review: Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens
Where the Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens is the perfect pick for a delicious summer reading experience. Here’s my Heartspoken book review. Where The Crawdads Sing by Delia Owens Reviewed by Elizabeth H. Cottrell 5 stars out of 5 This amazing book checked all the boxes of top-quality fiction for me: exquisite writing vivid, well-drawn […]
Connect With Nature To Make A Better World
Nature is one of the four keys to unlock the #HeartspokenLife. I want to shine a spotlight on the work of Paloma Teppa, a young Argentina-born entrepreneur who is making the world she wants by connecting her clients with Nature. Paloma Teppa harnesses the power of nature Even though this video and interview with Paloma […]
Faithful Writers Toolkit April 2019
Encouragement for Faithful Writers everywhere. Please share with your writing friends. Reading time: less than three minutes. April 29, 2019 My Faithful Writing friends: Spring greetings to you from the Shenandoah Valley! I’m sorry I don’t have a Faithful Writer spotlight this month. Between Holy Week and Easter activities and some eldercare issues, it just […]