by bethwestcott | Sep 14, 2026 | nature, Seasons of life, the writing life, Thoughts
DRY SEASON Have you ever experienced dry seasons in your life? A desert receives little rain and produces little vegetation because it’s dry. The past year has been a dry season for me as a writer. Inspiration has been difficult to come by, and words don’t flow on the...
by bethwestcott | Jul 27, 2026 | Fun, Memories, Summer Memories, Thoughts
SUMMER MEMORIES Some of my friends prefer winter cold to summer heat. I don’t hate winter. I don’t mind cold and snow in moderation. 😊 But honestly, I prefer summer to winter. Here are my reasons: I love opening windows and allowing in the fresh air. I like going...
by bethwestcott | Jun 27, 2026 | Book recommendation, Historical Fiction, History and Poetry, Longfellow's Evangeline, Poem
A volume entitled Evangeline stood hidden on a shelf behind some storage containers. It’s a book of poems written by Henry Wadsworth Longfellow which I long intended to read but never took the time to do so. I discovered it a few days ago. The narrative poem,...
by bethwestcott | May 30, 2026 | book characters, Book recommendation, character backstory, Contemporary Christian Romance, Her Heart's Longing, The Three Sisters
Katie Mann is the main female character in Her Heart’s Desire. Have you read her story yet? Katie’s History Katie, who lives in Greenlawn, is the only child of her nurse mother and lawyer father. With red hair and green eyes, she’s energetic, fun-loving, and dreams of...
by bethwestcott | May 4, 2026 | Book recommendation, Contemporary Christian Romance, friends, reconciliation, The Three Sisters
BEST FRIENDS — FOREVER? Three friends. Three best friends. Best friends until… Isn’t it wonderful to have a best friend, someone who knows you, understands you, and accepts you for who you are? You can accept criticism from a best friend because you know they...
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