Remembering Childhood

In September, my best childhood friend passed away, unexpectedly. Barbara Lynn Johnson Elliott Bunting and I grew up together from kindergarten through college. We were like two peas in a pod.

Even though our paths separated as adults, whenever we got together (which wasn’t often, unfortunately), we took up right where we left off—as though no time had passed. That kind of friendship is a gift.

I’ll miss her dearly and never forget her devotion to friends and family, her kindness, her sense of humor, her cooking, her incredible memory, and her smile. But I know I’ll see her again someday.

Oakwoods Update

So far, everything is right on schedule for an April 2025 release. Hopefully, this continues. You never know when life might interrupt you—or others on your team.

New Award & Podcast Interview

Finding Strength: During the Panic of 1893 won the 2nd quarter 2024 Firebird Award in three categories:

Cover design: 2nd place

Coming of Age Fiction: 1st place

Young Adult Christian Historical Fiction: 1st place