Writer, Author’s Friend, and Bookmaker

  I provided the following summary of my services to someone recently and decided to share it here.  Most of this information is also available on my Services page with more details about how I work.  However, the “Create” section below is not spelled out elsewhere. My associate, Jan McClintock, and I will write your personal … Read more

World Alzheimer’s Day

September 21 is World Alzheimer’s Day, a day to raise awareness about Alzheimer’s and other dementias. If you know someone with Alzheimer’s–and especially if you are a caregiver–I highly recommend the book written by a sister, Nancy Nicholson. Nancy has both personal experience (as a caregiver for our father) and professional experience (as a social … Read more

Book Reviews

I recently read a blog post about book reviews from an author whose first book will be published soon. Most authors dread bad reviews, but I think the number of reviews you get is more important than the rating and content of any specific review. Sometimes a negative review entices me to read the book, because … Read more

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies

The pro-life organizations sponsoring the National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Babies encourage people to visit the gravesites of aborted babies to pray on this day of remembrance. Several prayers are available on the memorial day website. Although these prayers are meant to be prayed at the sites of graves or memorials for aborted babies, … Read more

We Remember 9-11

We will never forget 9-11-01. The video below is a tribute and reminder with a song from Alan Jackson. O GOD, merciful and compassionate, who art ever ready to hear the prayers of those who put their trust in thee; Graciously hearken to us who call upon thee, and grant us thy help in this … Read more

International Literacy Day

I don’t remember learning to read and write. I just remember loving to read and write since I was a small child. Not everyone is as blessed as I am–and as you are. If you are reading this blog post, then you are demonstrating literacy. Imagine not being able to read and write. Not only … Read more