Life Caraphrased

I sat down with Maryann Remsburg and her husband to talk about their journey living abroad for 18 years, their ministry, and her book: Chosen For Such A Time: Terrorism in the White House. You can find Maryann here and her book here.

Today I'm taking a few minutes to talk about insulating, isolating, and our fears. Join me!

In today's episode Christina Suzann Nelson and I talk about her journey to becoming an author and her new book that is coming out in February. You can visit her here to learn more.

On today's episode of Life Caraphrased I talk with Darlene Panzera & Debby Lee about their newly released book, Sew in Love, and we share some fun writing stories. Darlene Panzera is a multi-published author, speaker, and writing coach of both sweet contemporary and Christian historical romance. Her career launched with “The Bet,” a novella included in bestselling author Debbie Macomber’s Family Affair, which led her to publish twelve more titles including The Cupcake Diaries, Montana Hearts, and novellas in Barbour’s Underground Railroad Brides, Runaway Brides, and Sew In Love collections.” Darlene is also a member of RWA, the Oregon Christian Writers, and the Northwest Christian Writers Association. When not writing, she loves spending time with her husband and three kids, teaching at conferences, and feeding her horse carrots. Learn more about Darlene at her website: www.darlenepanzera.com Debby Lee was raised in the cozy town of Toledo, Washington. She’s been writing since she was a small child but never forgets home. Her sixth collection with Barbour Publishing releases December 2019. The American Christian Writers and Romance Writers of America are two organizations Debby enjoys being a part of. She is currently the President of the Olympia Chapter of Romance Writers of America. The Courageous Brides and Mountain Christmas Brides both made the ECPA Bestsellers list. She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steven Laube Literary Agency. A self-professed nature lover, Debby feels like a hippie child who wasn’t born soon enough to attend Woodstock. She wishes she could run barefoot all year long but often does when weather permits. During football season, Debby cheers on the Seattle Seahawks with other devoted fans. She’s also filled with wanderlust and dreams of traveling the world someday. Learn more about Debby at her website: https://www.booksbydebbylee.com Sew In Love Collection When four women put needle and thread to fabric, will their sewing lead to love? HEARTS SEWN WITH LOVE by Darlene Panzera Gold Bar, California, April 1850 - During the California gold rush, a beautiful seamstress finds her heart torn between the men who want to marry her and the one fortune hunter who won't. TAILORED SWEETHEARTS by Debby Lee Dutch Harbor, Alaska, Summer 1945 - A parachute seamstress struggles with her faith in desperate circumstances. A fighter pilot teaches her to hope in her darkest hour. WOVEN HEARTS by Jacquolyn McMurray New York City, 1911 - A shirtwaist factory fire survivor struggles to provide for her family despite the disastrous misguided intentions of the handsome union organizer who tries to help. A LANGUAGE OF LOVE by Kimberley Woodhouse New York City, 1911 - A milliner with thick Irish accent and a renowned baseball player with a speech impediment meet at the office of a language teacher. But the issues with their backgrounds that first brought them together will also drive them apart.

I got to visit with up-and-coming non-fiction Christian writer Dawn Baird and hear a little bit of her 34 year journey as a missionary to Congo, Africa. Dawn is so fun to listen to and I know you will enjoy this episode. You can find more about Dawn and her books here.

Join me as I chat with Western Writers of America Spur Award winner, Becca Whitham, about her latest book and the pendulum swing of the writing world. You can find Becca and her books here.

At the end of the day we like to look back and see measured growth and the places we succeeded. Listen in as I share with you what I consider are the 5 component of a good day no matter your season or schedule.

Life Paraphrased presents Regina's Bad Day a Contemporary Romance by Voni Harris. If you are interested in having your short story, 1-3K fiction or non-fiction inspirational broadcasted on this podcast please subscribe and be in touch.   

This podcast is a charge to remember to value the good moments and saving graces that brought you to this point in you life. Life isn't always easy and hard things are thrown at us all, but there's a lot of strength in remembering what has come before. If you want a sneak peek at author Tara Johnson who will be an up and coming guest on our show, here is a link to her website and debut novel.

Brandi O'Brien is a homeschooling Momma to four beautiful children and a wife of almost 13 years to her high school sweetheart. She was born and raised in Alabama and loves being outdoors, whether it's front porch sitting with a good book and a cup of joe or getting her hands dirty in the garden. She also enjoys raising chickens, puppy snuggles, baking with her little helpers and creating at her old fashioned roll-top desk. She is an up and coming inspirational christian fiction writer and she can be found at https://antiquatedbride.wordpress.com/ and at https://www.facebook.com/AntiquatedBride/.

How could I not post a picture of rats with this topic? Here it the scripture, Psalm 19:14, I referenced today.  

Making room for your creative imagination. The power of brain-dumping and the difference between a brain-dump and a to-do list.    

This episode of Life Caraphrased goes hand in hand with Seekerville's February 14th blog post. Come on over and learn about all the newest craft tools.

Who-whheee! We had fun today. Here is my best version of a list of all the lovely author/bloggers/books that we talked about. These links are affiliate links. They won't cost you anymore, and help you find the right author. Enjoy the reading.  Names are listed in the order we mentioned them in the above podcast and by genre: Contemporary: Becky Wade, Catherine West, Pepper Basham, Kara Issac, Katherine Reay, Courtney Walsh, Crystal Walton, Sarah Monson, Rachel Hauck, Melanie Dobson, Michelle Phoenix, Heidi Chiavaroli, Jamie Jo Wright, Melissa Tagg, Susan May Warren, Cynthia Ruchti, Suspense/Thriller/Mystery: Dani Pettrey, Carrie Stuart Parks, Ronie Kendig, Lynette Eason, Patricia Bradley, Irene Hannon, Julianna Deering, Rachel McMillion, Jen Turano, Ruthe Logan Herne, Sarah Ladd, Karen Kingsbury, Cathy Gohlke. Romantic Comedy: Mary Conneally, Julie Lessman, Amy Matayo. Young Adult YA: Sara Ella, Mary Weber, Jill Williamson, Nadine Brandes, Melanie Dickerson, Alison Gervais, McCall Hoyle, Jodi Hedlund, K. E. Granshert. The Jim Rubart Category: Jim Rubart Middle School Awesomeness: Brian Wells Amish: Shelley Shephard Gray, Olivia Newport, Venetta Chapman, Ruth Reid, Amy Clipton, Laura Hilton, Jan Drexler, Kathleen Fuller, Beth Wiseman, Susan Woods Fisher Redemption books:Joanne Bishcof-The Lady and the Lionheart, Camille Eidie-Memoir of Johnny Devine. Historical: Kate Breslin, Carrie Turansky, Kristy Cambron, Kristi Ann Hunter, Roseanne M White, Regina Jennings, Melissa Jaguars, Karen Witemeyer, LauraFrantz, Lori Benton, Amber Lynn Perry, Carrie Fancett Pagels, Elizabeth Camden, Tamera Alexander,Erica Vetch, Susanne Dietze, Gabrielle Meyer, Dawn Crandall, Ruth Axtell Morren (Sorry for butchering your name Ruth) , Michelle Griep, Amber Lynn Perry, MaryLu Tyndall, Jen Turano, Lynn Austin. Biblical: Mesu Andrews, Connilyn Cossette, Tesa Afshar, Angela Hunt, Ted Dekker, Tosca Lee. (Tosca Lee is the one I forgot.) Book Facebook Groups: Avid Readers of Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction Christian, Amish Fiction Fan, Christian Fiction Fans, Christian Books-Connecting Readers & Authors. Blogger/Reviewer buddies: Just Commonly, Bookworm Mama, Singing Librarian Books, Faithfully Bookish, Cats corner, Relz Reviewz, Green Mockingbird, Radiant Light.  That's a load of intel folks, I hope you like.

It's so much easier to talk about making decisions and moving forward than it is to do it. But some superhero once said, "That knowing is half the battle."  The scripture I used today was Proverbs 13:4 out of the English Standard Version: The should of the sluggard craves and gets nothing, while the soul of the diligent is richly supplied.

Can you hear the wisdom of Julie Lessman's words on dealing with the pressures of marketing and sales, comparison and the occasional blues? Experience is a patient and sometimes painful teacher. I'll take the short cut please. Here are a few of the resources mentioned in todays Podcast: Seekerville Writers Community-blog Yes, these are affiliate links. They help me out, but don't add to your cost. Thank you for stopping by.

Here is the scripture that I referred to: Thanks for stopping by.  Author interview with Julie Lessman coming soon. And here is a free novella download if you want to check it out before the interview.  

The definition of fear according to Maddy is: Fear: An unpleasant emotion caused by the belief  that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain or a threat. and her quote was from Max Lucado: "The presence of fear does not mean you have no faith, fear visits everyone. But make fear a visitor and not a resident."

  Here it is. My first ever podcast. We can only go up from here. The scripture I read was Proverbs 5:11-13 in The Living Translation. And the Facebook group of writers that I talked about was author4TheAuthor. If you feel out there and alone as a creative and would like a positive, friendly, and motivating group to help come alongside you then come on over.