Who are you?
Ever since I saw the first preview of the movie, Overcomer, I wanted to see it. I was ready. Pumped. The release month was etched in my mind. When the time came, everything under the sun prevented me from going
Me and My B.I.G Mouth
Don’t speak unless you can improve on the silence. ~ Spanish proverb “When’s the baby due?” the doctor asked the reporter, making small talk before his interview. He had no idea that no matter the season, this particular reporter wore
All Things Bookish
I am a Christian fiction author. I love writing contemporary romance books where the reader can fall in love and learn about God’s goodness. But before that I became a published author, I affectionately referred to myself as an avid
Pray about everything
With this being the month that we celebrate Mothers, I thought it fitting to share an experience of mine in my role as a mother. “Never stop praying.” (1 Thessalonians 5:17) My daughter has a heart for prayer. Before
Researching Your History
One thing I love about writing historical fiction is the research. Some people might think research is daunting, and I’ll admit that sometimes I don’t know when I have done enough, but I think it is fascinating. I love reading
THE BASIS OF OUR FAITH
“Do you really believe?” Last month, a dear colleague of mine asked me this question. It got me thinking about my faith journey. Here is the story. I was standing nearby as my colleague retrieved a spoon from our communal
Toni Shiloh
Toni Shiloh writes soulfully romantic novels to bring Him glory and to learn more about His goodness.
Chosen
“You’ve been chosen…” Those were the last words I’d wanted to hear out of the judge’s mouth the two times in my life that I was chosen for jury duty. Work and family obligations were more pressing as far as
Daredevil
[This is a re-post from my “Stories and Lessons” blog, originally posted in 2014] Practical is my middle name. (Actually it’s Leigh, rhymes with ‘see’, but you know what I mean.) I am not the person that you would mistake
Purposed Because I am God’s Image
Since a child, purpose had been a question in my mind. After experiencing much pain and disappointment, I began to doubt if there was any inside of me. Raised by my dad, I was broken and confused. I smiled and
5 Ways to Push Past Fear
There’s been a lot of chatter over the past week about fear and horror as the new Jordan Peel movie Us hit theaters. Even with the mixed reviews it has received from moviegoers, it has sparked a conversation among many
The Seven Secrets to Being a Good Friend
The older I get, the more I realize that being a real friend is hard work. There was a time I didn’t realize that being a good friend was serious business. Gossiping was pretty common—until the day I was running my mouth to
Natasha Frazier
Natasha Frazier is a magna cum laude graduate of Jackson State University’s College of Business where she earned a Bachelor’s of Business Administration degree in Accounting. Natasha has also earned a Masters of Science degree in Accounting from Texas A&M
Terri J. Haynes
Terri J. Haynes, a native Baltimorean, is a business owner, writer, indie yarn dyer, prolific knitter, freelance graphic artist and former Army wife (left the Army, not the husband). She loves to read, so much that when she was in
Vivian Kay
Vivian Kay is a Christian fiction author whose faith stories are woven around the themes of human imperfection, redemption, and transformation. A mother and wife, Kay is the author of Secret Places and Knit Together. When she is not writing or