In these last days of June I look back over the spring, and I am overwhelmed by God’s blessings. I was the keynote speaker at the Ontario Christian Home Educators Conference in May, and it went wonderfully well. I met so many amazing homeschool families and feel very blessed by their support. I hope I was able to give back to the incredible Ontario homeschool community.

At the end of May I attended the Blue Ridge Mountains Christian Writers Conference, and it was the best year ever. To be able to say that year after year is something special. I learned so much, met new friends, reconnected with old friends, and made some amazing industry connections. Clandestine (my WWII spy novel) was requested by a major publishing house, and my new series, Ascendancy was also requested by a major publisher. Now, when I say “requested” it means they liked my story pitch enough to read a formal proposal or possibly the full manuscript. Still, that’s the best answer I can hope for.

Now for the great part. Clandestine won first place in the Foundation Awards at Blue Ridge. Clandestine also won first at the Cascade Christian Writers Awards. Hooray!

Now for the really great part (save the best for last). Heart of a Bowman was selected as a finalist for the Faith Hope and Love Reader’s Choice Awards. This is an amazing honor! I am so thrilled. Thank you readers! The award results are announced in July. I’ll keep you posted, but very truly, it’s such an honor just to be nominated.

My summer is filled with family, edits, writing, more edits, preparing for the fall launch of Heart of a Spy, swimming, and more edits.