A Little Farewell

You might just know me as the Monday blogger, and I've had a lot of fun as such. It's been an absolute privilege to work with the talented authors who run this blog. Elizabeth Ludwig (the blog owner and organizer) took me under her wing while I was still in college and had no published books to my name, and I can't thank her enough for that - nor can I thank all of you...

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Sunday Devotional: Psalm 32

So much controversy over sin ... what constitutes sin, which ones are worst, whether it even exists. All that aside, sometimes the weight of things we have done—even of who we are, the constant bent to put ourselves before others, to grasp for recognition or comfort, or even just to sit in a corner and feel sorry for ourselves—is too much to bear. It doesn’t even have to be the “big” sins, which I’m convinced fall into one of two categories: ...

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Writing Rain or Shine, by Kate Lloyd

I’m an extrovert who loves people but spends most of her days in isolation, a necessity for writing. One of the many aspects I like about being a full time author is my flexible hours, because I write or do research almost every day. Except for household chores and must-dos such as emptying the dishwasher ten minutes before my husband returns from work, I live like a hermit....

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Did You Know? ~ Toad Doctors

Looking for a cure for your headache? Try a live toad, applied topically. Perhaps you have kidney issues. Cut a live toad in half and apply it directly to your body. If your child has a problem wetting the bed, make an amulet out of toad ashes, and have the kid wear it. Yep. Toads. At one time they were considered a multi-purpose cure-all.  “Toad cures” first appeared...

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Always Writing by Author Kate Lloyd

I recall a vocal coach remarking that as a singer part of her was continuously thinking of, preparing to, or actually singing. The same holds true for me as a writer. In my mind, I’m always writing. I’ve dabbled in many of the arts—painting, sculpture, singing, photography, and dance, but only writing fiction has grabbed hold of me and won’t let go. Not that I want it to....

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Fantasy Character Interview + Giveaway! ~ The Word Changers

We're celebrating a book birthday today! The Word Changers - a YA Christian fantasy by Ashlee Willis - has been officially released: About the Book Her parents’ marriage is falling apart. Fifteen-year-old Posy feels her life is falling apart with it. Retreating to an old library down the street, she selects a mysterious book in a secluded corner and is magically drawn...

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Winners!!

Good morning, BB fans! Thanks to everyone who participated in our "puzzling" Friday giveaway! Keep all those facebook and Twitter notifications, coming! This week's winner is:    Lis K (garfsgirl [at] hotmail [dot] com ) - Heart's Pursuit by Robin Lee Hatcher.   Congratulations, Lis! Thank you all so much for stopping by The Borrowed Book. ...

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Sunday Devotional: Psalm 31

In conversation this week with a neighbor who is facing a steep moral dilemma, the subject came up of whether God always protects us from the consequences when we “do the right thing.” Sometimes, of course, He doesn’t. In those cases, He doesn’t let us take the heat without a specific purpose in mind. But, I told her, He can protect us, and often does. So, for you, Jill ... Psalm 31 (NKJV) ... A Psalm of David In You, O Lord, I put my...

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Weekly Drawing

It's Fun Friday at The Borrowed Book! This week's prize is available to residents inside the continental US only. To enter: Leave the time it took you to complete the puzzles in the comments section as well as your email address for notifying you if you've won. Winners will be drawn from ALL of the times, so the person with the fastest time may not be the actual winner,...

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A visit with Author Robin Lee Hatcher

Have you always wanted to be an author? If not, what made you decide to write, and how long have you been at it? No, I didn’t always want to be a writer. Not as a profession anyway. But I have always written for pleasure. Several things led up to the moment when I decided to try to write my first book. The final straw was a book I read with an ending that I found unsatisfactory....

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Did You Know? ~ Tying the Knot

by Elizabeth Ludwig   Have you ever wondered where the expressions "tying the knot" or "giving one's hand in marriage" come from? They are in reference to the ancient tradition of handfasting. I learned about the custom some time ago while researching Celtic traditions for a series of historicals I was working on. I found the ritual interesting, especially since...

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