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Hot Apple Cider: Words to Stir the Heart and Warm the Soul  

• A middle-aged woman wakes up to discover her husband lying comatose beside her in the Australian outback.
• A young doctor questions God’s will after losing his devout grandmother to breast cancer.
• A lonely waitress stuck in a small town wonders how God could possibly use her.
• A missionary in Africa, dedicated to serving God, has a horrific car accident that leaves him brain-damaged.
• A shy twelve-year-old girl struggles with the idea that God wants her to write a letter to the editor of the local newspaper telling people God loves them.

In every instance, these ordinary people discovered that God was waiting to dry their tears and help them see His plan for their lives, where good eventually emerged from the hurt and confusion.

    My contribution to this anthology is the short story The Stuckville Cafe - which was included in this wonderful endorsement from Jane Kirkpatrick:

What people are saying about Hot Apple Cider:

“Inventive and filled with grace, Hot Apple Cider is just what its name implies: an open door, a warm invitation, a friend when needed and least expected, a gentle calling toward a generous life. From the shores of Australia and a woman’s grief, to Romania and a choice we all must make, to the town of Stuckville anywhere in the world and a dozen other settings, in prose and poetry and non-fiction, these stories remind us that God draws us together and speaks to us uniquely and in community. If you’re looking for inspiration, something to breathe in for reassurance that you’re not alone, something to remind you to hear God’s voice in acts of compassion, spend an afternoon with Hot Apple Cider. It could just change your life.” Jane Kirkpatrick, award-winning author of All Together in One Place

Buy online at: www.hotapplecider.ca

Women of Passions: Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God

Women of Passions: Ordinary Women Serving an Extraordinary God is collection of remarkable true stories and inspirational writings leading the reader toward a powerful connection to the Heart of God. Twenty-six unique authors from various backgrounds and walks of life open their hearts with fresh perspectives on Passion for God, Passion for Family, and Passion for Ministry. Regardless of the reader's age, background, or personal interests, the stories will lead each to their knees in prayer, to their feet in thanksgiving, or to the phone to share with their closest friends. An additional section is included for those suffering from chronic illnesses. Used as a devotional, shared in a small group setting, or picked up when there are only a few free minutes during a busy day, the reader is invited to press beyond their comfort zone to experience the unexplainably passionate love shared between a woman and her God.

    My contribution to this anthology is the story the editor called "Exquisite", Master of the Sneaky Hug.

Buy online at: http://www.xulonpress.com/book_detail.php?id=5815#

coming 2009

Talking to the Dead - a novel

Twenty-something Kate Davis can’t seem to get this grieving widow thing right. She’s supposed to put on a brave face and get on with her life, right? Instead she’s camped out on her living room floor, unwashed, unkempt, and unable to sleep.
    Kevin is speaking to her from the other side, and Kate’s trying to figure out if it’s her imagination, her spiritual connection to him, or if she’s losing her mind. 
    When she discovers Kevin’s betrayal, she begins a spiraling journey into her own mind in order to put the pieces of her past together. 
    Helping her is an unlikely triangle of men. Dr. Alexander is a psychiatrist with a million dollar view of downtown, a cheap toupee, and a lightning fast prescription pad. Blair Winters is the old friend who regularly offers his T-shirts for Kate to cry on, and Jack Slater is a quirky pastor without a church whose life is a demonstration of God’s love and grace. Each offers her help and advice, which she accepts and ignores in equal measure.
    But Kate must confront her past on her own, and decide if she is ready to walk a new path and embrace a future she never planned on.  

in the works

Talking to Angels A novel  (coming spring 2010)

    The heroine from Talking to the Dead is back in this full length novel. 

At The Stuckville Cafe  a novel
    The funny, inspiring story of a young cafe owner, who is challenged to look at life anew through the eyes of an old, dying man.
    Adapted from Bonnie's beloved short story from Hot Apple Cider.

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