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Today, I am tired. As some of you may know, I am a homeschooling mom. I also do architectural design and run an Amazon Hub. I write because it brings me joy to create something that inspires. I also believe it is my calling. But this week, in perpetual adoration, as I knelt before the Blessed Sacrament, I felt tired. There are so many things I want to do. Finish STOLEN. Finish CALLED. Build an app to create a home for writers, readers, and industry pros. (Yes, I really am wo

Hello friend, You are a leader. If you are a woman, you are called to be a mother.  Not always a birth mother—but always a mother in some form: a birth mother a foster mother an adoptive mother a stepmother a godmother a teacher or mentor a grandmother an aunt a spiritual mother And if you are a mother, you are a leader. A leader to those entrusted to you—whether they are your children, your students, or the souls placed quietly in your care. So let me ask you: Do you live li

Hello friends, Last week, some beautiful ladies and I hosted our church’s first annual Ladies Christmas Tea. Seventy women — from ages six to seventy — gathered together to rest in the Lord and in each other’s company. Picture nine tables of eight, each decorated and plated by a generous host, differing as much in flavor and flair as the women present. Gentle music. Chatter and laughter. Clinking teacups. Smiles from one end of the room to the next. It was so beautiful. After

Some of you may have noticed something about me. I’m a writer — but I don’t really write about writing. I don’t talk much about craft, process, or literary technique. And that’s not because I don’t care about those things. I do. Writing is both a tool and an art, and I want to grow in it for as long as I’m able. But for me, it has never really been about the books. I write because story is profoundly human. Before we analyze, we feel. Story is an art full of feeling. Story re

I get asked a lot, "What are some books that are similar to yours?" and "What books do you recommend for teens?" At this point I can't...

Hi there. I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. This week I’m feeling the weight of something that’s been on my heart for a while now: the...

A priest friend of mine tells a story about how God is like a little boy presenting his mother with a fist full of dandelions. What does...

As a young woman, I often felt that my identity was shaped by the love and approval of those around me, particularly the men who loved...

Can you believe it's already July? I can't, but I'm so happy it is! Why? Because all throughout the month of July, the proceeds from...

Hey, all! It's been a busy few weeks! I pray you're all well! To those of you that I met a few weeks ago at the Saint Paul, Minnesota...

Wow! What a whirlwind weekend! I'm back in the Midwest after an amazing three days in the sunshine state where I attended the First...

Hey, all! Don't forget to check out my interview with Dominic DeSouza on the Catholic Author Show to learn all about my new book HIDDEN:...

My daughter and I hosted our first in-person book sale and signing for HIDDEN: Don't Fear the Unseen this last weekend at a local...

RECENT REVIEW BY BLOGGER Grace Donahue FROM 'A Catholic Girl Reads' Hidden: Don't Fear the Unseen VERITY LUCIA Age Range: 14 and up See...