Carrie | August 28, 2009
Today is the birthday for one my little sister’s favorite characters. I don’t know for sure how old he is because I don’t remember when he came into being. But I know what he originally did for a living and what he now does. I know what kind of house he lives in. I know [...]
Carrie | August 24, 2009
Most of you know of my God-given love of horses, so it will be no surprise to you to learn I see evidence of God’s glory, power and deep love for us every time I attend anything “horsey”. A couple of years ago, Neal and I were privileged to witness a private reining lesson given [...]
Carrie | August 21, 2009
Or maybe just fighting the fight. Any fight. I’m struggling with several writing things this week, not the least of which is figuring out passive voice versus active voice. In spite of the erstwhile efforts of many friends from ChristianWriters and efforts at self-education, I just can’t quite get there. I think I have a [...]
Carrie | August 17, 2009
“…And I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the saints, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ” Ephesians 3:17b (NIV) I was astounded at the devastation of the major ice storm that descended on Newton and much of [...]
Carrie | August 14, 2009
There is something utterly fascinating about the gray light of impending rain. Something motivating. Something inspiring. Usually, the inspiration is of an artistic nature. What colors would be best to convey the sense of mist, rain and colors that are both muted and saturated at the same time? When I walked to walk one recent [...]
Carrie | August 12, 2009
One of the fun things about being a writer (and there are many) is the opportunity to read good books. When I read for pleasure, I judge the success of the book on several things. My personal criteria are: How well does the book challenge me to do better in my own life? How well [...]
Carrie | August 10, 2009
It is my pleasure to present Scott Fields in today’s post. I recently ‘met’ Scott through ChristianWriters.com and enjoyed his postings there so much that I wanted to share his writings with my readers. Scott graciously agreed with the following devotional thought. I hope you enjoy it. Taking a wrong turn by Scott Fields When [...]
Carrie | August 3, 2009
Neal and I enjoy watching movies. Our favorites are the old classics. Patton, for example. Or anything with Humphrey Bogart or John Wayne. A few months ago, we watched a movie called The Great Escape. Set in World War II Germany, it was the true story of Allied airmen and others being held prisoner by [...]
I've been an avid looker-at of books since I was old enough to sit on her lap and listen to the stories she read.
The oldest complete manuscript I have was written when I was in the eighth grade.
Throughout grade school and high school, I read every horse story I could get my hands on. Walter Farley was a huge favorite and I still enjoy reading the adventures of the Black Stallion and Flame and all the rest. But Marguerite Henry, C. W. Anderson, Thomas Hinkle and anyone else who wrote a story about a horse was on my to-read list. I couldn't get enough of them.
Then I found Agatha Christie and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and discovered another world; the world of mysteries!
More recently Dick Francis has combined my love of horse stories with my love of mysteries with his series of books.
In the early part of this century, I was introduced to the world of Christian fiction and in July of 2008, I took my first ever writing workshop. The workshop covered several aspects of writing from a Christian worldview and an entirely new vista opened before me.
I am, as yet, unpublished. I write every day, maintain painting and writing blogs, painting journals, writing journals and a number of other writing endeavors. Along with other members of my church family, I've written devotions for Advent and Lenten devotional booklets. For a time, I wrote a monthly column for the Newton Kansan newspaper.
I still enjoy a good horse story but I also enjoy a good mystery or cozy mystery, suspense and a little bit of action here and there, as well as literary works. I hope, Lord willing, to try my hand at each of those genres.
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