With The Curious Christmas Trail, gifted author Haley Stewart continues her adorable Sister Seraphina Mysteries series. Set on Christmas Eve and filled with the hustle and bustle of holiday preparations, this story involves two young mice coming to the rescue to solve the mystery of the whereabouts … [Read more...] about The Curious Christmas Trail
Storytelling
Field of Honor® at Mission San Juan Capistrano
Yesterday, I had the distinct honor of attending the opening of the 2021 Field of Honor® at Mission San Juan Capistrano. Having grown up in Orange County, I fondly remember family visits to the Mission. But it's been years since I've been back to the historic site founded by Father Junipero Serra … [Read more...] about Field of Honor® at Mission San Juan Capistrano
The Gift of Story with Dr. Judy Ho
Friends, I'm happy to share the "Instagram Live" session I recorded today with Dr. Judy Ho. Dr. Judy is a licensed and triple board-certified Clinical Neuropsychologist and the author of the fantastic new book Stop Self-Sabotage: Six Steps to Unlock Your True Motivation, Harness Your Willpower, and … [Read more...] about The Gift of Story with Dr. Judy Ho
Bookmark: I Am God’s Storyteller
A very long, long time ago, back in the days when people used to board airplanes and fly cross country to destinations and go to conventions with thousands of strangers, I went to Lancaster, Pennsylvania. While there, I ate pretzels, visited with colleagues, laughed, and learned. I also had the … [Read more...] about Bookmark: I Am God’s Storyteller
Join Me for a Read Aloud!
On Tuesday, 4/21 at 11 am ET (8 am PT) I will be reading my children's book "I Am God's Storyteller" with my friends at Paraclete Press. Now, more than ever, it's time for us to share our stories and savor the stories of our loved ones. When creating this book in collaboration with my illustrator … [Read more...] about Join Me for a Read Aloud!
Jump Shot
Although the COVID-19 pandemic has shuttered theaters and waylayed plans for its theatrical release, Jump Shot--like it's subject matter--isn't giving up. The documentary, opening across streaming platforms today, tells the little known story of basketball icon Kenny Sailors. What, you've never … [Read more...] about Jump Shot
Five Great Gifts You Can Give Your Favorite Author This Christmas
I’m sitting here in the Houston airport waiting to catch a connecting flight. It’s a pretty normal week, filled with work, family commitments, moments with Greg, and—as is the case most weeks—travel. Around me, a swirl of travelers seem hurried, uncheered by the holiday decorations strewn around the … [Read more...] about Five Great Gifts You Can Give Your Favorite Author This Christmas
Nancy Ward “Sharing Your Faith Story” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 57
On this week's show, we swap faith stories and learn some awesome new ways to share what means most to us with Nancy Ward, author of Sharing Your Catholic Faith Story: Tools, Tips, and Testimonies. Nancy Ward Nancy Ward writes about conversion, Christian community, and Catholicism. After … [Read more...] about Nancy Ward “Sharing Your Faith Story” – Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 57
Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 18: Leslea Wahl “Stories Matter”
Listen to this week's podcast online at Podbean, Libsyn, iHeartRadio On this week's show, we welcome award-winning author Leslea Wahl, co-author of the new fiction anthology Secrets: Visible and Invisible, for a conversation about fiction and why stories matter. Leslea Wahl: Leslea Wahl is an … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 18: Leslea Wahl “Stories Matter”
Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 17: Joshua Miller, PhD “Unrepeatable”
Listen to this week's podcast online at Podbean, Libsyn, iHeartRadio On this week's show, we welcome Joshua Miller, Ph.D., co-author of the compelling book Unrepeatable, Cultivating the Unique Calling of Every Person, a conversation about story, vocation and mission, and why … [Read more...] about Lisa Hendey & Friends – Episode 17: Joshua Miller, PhD “Unrepeatable”
Of 9/11… The Stories We Tell
It happens to us reflexively on a day like today. With the first glance at a calendar, in the earliest moments of our waking consciousness, our mind goes to that moment. The moment we saw, or heard, or for some of us physically experienced the forever-changing of the world as we know … [Read more...] about Of 9/11… The Stories We Tell