Totally Engrossed

Totally Engrossed

Writing Like Crazy 2026 has launched, and so have I–into writing, that is. I’ve heard about writers who struggle to reach a certain word count. Right now, that’s not me. I struggle to stop writing in order to make meals, eat, or sleep. Why? Because...
The Break Takes Off

The Break Takes Off

A Break Those of you who get my newsletters will know. I wrote this little book as a distraction and break from working on my next WWII book, The Truth is Different. It promises to be a doozy, since the heroine did not have an easy life. Not at all. So I wrote...
Teaching Tales: Acid Belly

Teaching Tales: Acid Belly

This lab captured student interest, always a good thing. They were going to extract DNA from an onion and detect it with a reagent containing a strong acid. Since lab coats were not mandatory, I spent quite some time at the beginning of the lab explaining the...
Teaching Tales: Cheaters Don’t Win

Teaching Tales: Cheaters Don’t Win

Teaching at GMU had to be done in large, crowded classes, making cheating easier—and more frequent.   Early in the semester, I’d devised a system to ensure students would get to class on time, even when there was no quiz. They would get a point of credit simply for...
Good Ole Joseph

Good Ole Joseph

My Head is Exploding I read about Joseph yesterday and can’t stop thinking about it. My mind is officially blown. Before I say any more, here’s the link. In case you haven’t figured it out, I recommend Psephizo for both faith-building and accurate...