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...
by bethwestcott | Apr 27, 2026 | Book recommendation, Christian Romance, Contemporary Christian Romance, Faith, life and love after loss, Meadow Song
It’s still my favorite. In November 2018, my first novel, Meadow Song, was released, fulfilling my dream of becoming a published author. I loved my story about an artist, a little girl, and the little girl’s uncle, which I first imagined as a short story for a contest...
by bethwestcott | Mar 18, 2026 | Book recommendation, fairy tales and life, Hope, learning and life, What about happily ever after?
Fairy tales: I loved reading them as a child. Stories of kings and queens, dragons and magic, exotic lands and a different way of life. The handsome prince rescues and marries the beautiful princess (or maybe a beautiful commoner), and they live happily ever after....
by bethwestcott | Mar 3, 2025 | birds, Book recommendation, nature, Nature and Creation
Where are the birds? I enjoy watching wild birds at the bird feeders during winter. I think my favorites are black-capped chickadees. They’re cute and friendlier than many of the other species that visit my yard. When I fill the feeder, it’s not unusual to hear a...
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