​WHAT I'VE BEEN UP TO. . .

Mostly this. . .
Life with Sophie Grace (shown here at 13 weeks) is full of grace, joy, The Zoomies, and lots of snuggles and cuddles. I don't get much writing done except in my head. I vowed to enjoy her puppyhood, and I am. Doesn't leave much room for anything else but we'll get there! 

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Sophie's official welcome from Pippa and Emmie. She did get to meet them and loves to play with her "cousins." but wishes they lived closer. So do we!

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Happy Mother's Day!

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Hello, world!

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Recent Publications

​I've been writing for a number of Presbyterian publications during the last few months...

Just Published: 
​"How Do You Pray With Others in Their Time of Need" Presbyterian Outlook 
The topic for the article was spurred by a reader seeking guidance for Elders and Deacons when called upon to pray for people in times of crisis.

One of my very first publications when I was first seeking to become a published author was an article in the magazine for women, Horizons. I later had the honor to write the 2005 Women's Bible Study on the church seasons. My recent article, "In Praise of Sloth," appeared in the November/December issue. I wrote about learning to let myself take time to heal after my knee replacement, and to accept the help offered to me rather than feeling guilty.

I wrote two weeks of devotions for These Days, a daily devotional. I've written for this publication several times through the years, and it always helps me sink deeper into Scripture. My devotions will be published in December 2022.

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In Other News:

I was interviewed by podcaster Terrie Hellard-Brown who writes about and interviews authors of children's books. I hope you'll take a moment to check it out: Books That Spark Podcast 103: Helping Our Children Navigate Their Faith with Kathleen Long Bostrom
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​My picture book (first published in 2006), Why is There a Cross? was listed as 53 out of 100 in a listing on ​Christian Book Expo's Christian Juvenile Bestsellers for Easter 2022. 

I had a picture book accepted for publication, not sure when yet but I'll write more about it once it's in the works. My picture book, Since the Baby Came​ was highlighted in Publishers Weekly, which was a great thrill: I'm loving working with Sarah Rubio at WaterbrookMultnomah.

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