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I’m a passionate adventurist and freelance writer. This website is dedicated to sharing the challenges and rewards of a life pursuing Jesus, and reflecting His direction in my life. I’m a passionate adventurist and freelance writer. This website is dedicated to sharing the challenges and rewards of a life pursuing Jesus, and reflecting His direction in my life.
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Morris is a master at chronology and organization. I especially appreciated the well-organized and in-depth index for future reference to specific topics, so I didn't have to flip through numerous pages to find a citation.

“Theodore Rex” by Edmund Morris.

 I learned so much about Theodore Roosevelt as a man, husband, president, and father in The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund...

A Constant Love (The Hope of Cheyenne #1) by Tracie Peterson.

“A Constant Love (The Hope of Cheyenne #1)” by Tracie Peterson, a short book review.

A writer friend recommended Tracie Peterson as a historical fiction writer, so I purchased the audiobook A Constant Love (The Hope of Cheyenne...

In some relationships, notes can feel offbeat or flat, but in true harmony, the music flows in rhythm.

A Distant Melody by Sarah Sundin | WWII Romance Review

 Because I am a fan of Sarah Sundin, I spotted the B-17 aircraft on the front cover of this audiobook and knew...

Doerr is a stylistic master and employs vivid and powerful verbs that plant readers directly into the storyline.

Why You MUST Read “All the Light We Cannot See” by Anthony Doerr, a book review by Jenny Fratzke

A webinar speaker recommended All the Light We Cannot See by Anthony Doerr. The author is a Pulitzer Prize winner, and right away,...

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris.

The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by Edmund Morris | Book Review

I wanted to learn more about the character of the presidents of the United States and selected The Rise of Theodore Roosevelt by...

From this hook forward, I scanned my church building and looked inside myself, wondering how many church ladies appear to have it all together but inwardly think of themselves as unworthy.

“The Lies That Bind: Reclaiming Your Worth by Embracing God’s Truth” by Tara Johnson

I met Tara Johnson during an online meeting and loved her infectious smile and positivity, so I wanted to read something she had...

This novel has a strong romantic thread throughout the storyline that will keep readers engaged and sympathetic toward Mary’s longings for Jim, a former high school classmate who had eyes only for Quintessa.

This WWII Novel is Part Romance, Part Spy Thriller! “Through Waters Deep” by Sarah Sundin

Through Waters Deep (Waves of Freedom #1) by Sarah Sundin is the fourth book I have read by this author. The title and...

With each novel, I find myself laughing with the characters and smiling at the peculiarities of their personalities and reactions to ordinary events like kissing and riding a horse. 

Swept Away (Trouble in Texas #1) by Mary Connealy

My first introduction to the splendid genre of Christian historical romance was Montana Rose by Mary Connealy. I quickly devoured the Brides of...

Sarah Sundin The Land Beneath Us: Sunrise at Normandy, Book 3

Why You Need to Read “The Sunrise at Normandy Trilogy” (Book 3 Review) by Sarah Sundin.

A friend recommended Sarah Sundin to me. Right away, I purchased the first book in the series, The Sea Before Us: Sunrise at...

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