Have you ever experienced what seemed a degree of separation? It felt too amazing to be a coincidence? It happened to me as I chatted with my seatmate on my return flight to Washington state from Virginia, and while it may have been a degree of separation – multi-layered actually – it was definitely a God thing. I recently traveled …
From Mowsley, England to Southold, Long Island, NY
Last fall I had the incredible opportunity to visit Mowsley, England and speak at St. Nicholas, the 13th century church my ancestor, Barnabas Horton, would have been baptized at in July of 1600. He later wed Mary Horton, and though the records no longer exist, it was very likely at the same Anglican church. Mary and Barnabas, my ninth great-grandparents, …
Women’s History Month: Alice Bradford
March is Women’s History Month, and in my last entry I introduced you to my 9th great-grandmother, Mary Horton, my favorite fearless female in history, and the heroine in my first novel, A PLACE IN HIS HEART. It releases in June! Today I’d like to tell you about another fearless female who kept popping up whenever I did research for …
17th Century Baking Cookie, Cake or Biscuit?
When is a cake not a cake? In 17th century baking, it could be a cookie, cake or biscuit! In researching my family history I was surprised and pleased to find there is one record of my ancestor, Barnabas Horton, listing his profession as a baker. Surprised because he came from a long line of English landowners, was literate and also …
LORI BENTON’S BURNING SKY
Be prepared for characters that will claim your heart, romance that will warm it and a story you cannot put down.
CREATING A WRITER’S ONE SHEET
Creating a One Sheet for the American Christian Fiction Writer’s Conference, held this year in Indianapolis, IN, is always a fun and creative way to present your novel to an agent, editor or newly found author friend! While it need not be fancy, or costly, think of it as an advertisement for your book and a first impression for you …