Answer: The far left photo is Shay from book three “Trapped” which takes place mostly in Northern Ireland. The middle photo is Zach, a Scottish pilot, from book two “Identity Lost.” The far right photo is Glenn from book one “The Captive.” How did you do? Want to learn more about these stories? Click on GoContinue reading “Can you match hero with book?”
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Yum!
In Malawi, Africa, some boys ran up to our car window and cheerfully asked if we wanted to buy rats on a stick. They held the tasty treats up for us to see. I didn’t want to try them. Would you? One of my favorite memories of Malawi involves our missionary friends’ young daughter. SheContinue reading “Yum!”
Find Your Way Using the Night Sky
Many things, even the night sky looked foreign to me in Malawi, Africa. I couldn’t find the Big Dipper. The reason – it’s the Southern Hemisphere, pictured above. If in the USA, you want to find which direction is north at night, here’s how. First, search for the Big Dipper (BD) shaped like a bigContinue reading “Find Your Way Using the Night Sky”
Do Hyenas Laugh?
Do African hyena’s laugh? They sound like they do. Many of their vocalizations are scary especially at night in the bush. Female hyenas have similar looking reproductive organs as males which makes it difficult to tell what sex they are. They often hunt in packs, are vicious, and equipped with good night vision. The hyenaContinue reading “Do Hyenas Laugh?”
What can the heart be capable of?
Many movies leave me feeling blah or upset. But this true story, “Kidnapped Redemption,” shows that the human heart can be capable of amazing love and good beyond what it is normally seen. So I came away feeling uplifted and deeply touched, an experience that was well worth the 50 minutes. It makes you think.Continue reading “What can the heart be capable of?”
Video of Beautiful Waltz “You Are The Reason”
A little exit from “The Captive” related series for a post that you’ll enjoy from “Trapped.” In the book, one of the couples dances the waltz like the couple in this youtube video. When you get to that part in the story, this video will enhance your enjoyment of the scene. Click on the blueContinue reading “Video of Beautiful Waltz “You Are The Reason””
History of North American Popcorn
While some American Indians sat around their fire, they tossed kernels of corn into the flames. Soon the white puffy treat popped out of the fire onto the ground, ready to eat. Then in the early 1600’s, these Native Americans offered their treat to new settlers from distant lands. The first Thanksgiving meal included popcorn.Continue reading “History of North American Popcorn”
One Way to Write a Book
Answer to a question about my writing process. First importance for me is to write stories about what I enjoy and what’s on my heart and to pray. Interesting characters are fun to develop by observing real-life people or characters from a movie, etc. An uncomplicated outline of my story keeps me on track ofContinue reading “One Way to Write a Book”
How I Choose Locations
Answer to a question of how I choose locations. They say to write about what you know. I know Auburn, Wenatchee, and Okanogan, Washington. I have visited Malawi, Scotland, Ireland, and the other places I wrote about, but for me “Trapped” required a lot of research on Northern Ireland. I find other countries and culturesContinue reading “How I Choose Locations”
Scotland’s Scary Night Noises
In Scotland one dark night, Kathrin and Shay hear some of these spooky noises. Do you know what the sounds are on this fun game? The animals toward the end of this video are not in Scotland, unless they are in a zoo. LOL Click on this link to hear them.
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