I first became fascinated with the history behind Penikese Island when I stumbled upon a book, Island of Hope, by I. Thomas Buckley in 2010. When I learned the island had been home to The Penikese Island Leper Colony in the early 20th century, I was bewildered....
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Release Day for Hope Beyond the Waves!
IT'S HERE! When I turned forty last year, I asked myself what book I would release if I could put out only one more novel in my lifetime. (Lord willing, there will be many more!) As I conducted my soul-searching, the answer came to me quite clearly. It was a book I...
The Real Life History Behind the Penikese Island Leper Colony
I first became fascinated with the history behind Penikese Island when I stumbled upon a book, Island of Hope, by I. Thomas Buckley in 2010. When I learned the island had been home to The Penikese Island Leper Colony in the early 20th century, I was bewildered....
One More Week Until Hope Beyond the Waves Releases!
Eight years ago, I flew to St. Louis for the ACFW Awards Gala. The airline lost my luggage, and I almost wore too-big Birkenstocks and khaki pants borrowed from a sweet friend to the fancy dinner. Miracle of miracles, my luggage came to the hotel TEN minutes before...
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