Saving Scotland

While doing research for Emma’s Quest on St. Andrews and Dundee, Scotland, I stumbled upon the history of the Recording Scotland Collection. Since my father was an artist from Dundee, I loved learning about the heroic efforts of British artists during World War II to...

Trouble Aboard

“When a gentle southerly breeze came up, they weighed anchor, thinking it would be smooth sailing. But they were no sooner out to sea than a gale-force wind, the infamous nor’ easter, struck. They lost all control of the ship. It was a cork in the storm.” —Acts...

The House God Builds

I read a story of a carpenter who told his boss he was ready to retire and spend time with his wife and family. His boss was saddened because this man had been a good, reliable employee for many years. He asked the carpenter if he would do him a favor and build one...

Mirror Mirror on the Wall

A few weeks ago, a female cardinal began attacking her reflection in the glass of one of our porch doors. She would come several times daily, sit on our table umbrella, and throw herself repeatedly against the window. Next, she’d hop onto the door handle and peck the...

The Good Part

“Clocks were created to make us the stewards of our time but sometimes end up making us nervous.” –Calvin Miller An Irish proverb asserts, “When God made time, he made plenty of it.” Still, the incessant ticking of the clock as I write my first 2023 Hub devotion...

Simply as I see it

It’s Kindle Release Day for Emma’s Quest

It’s Kindle Release Day for Emma’s Quest

TODAY IS KINDLE RELEASE DAY!!! If you pre-ordered Emma's Quest on Kindle, it will be auto-delivered to your Kindle device today. READ. IT. NOW. April 5, 2022 for $2.99 or FREE with Kindle Unlimited.  This time, Emma will follow her heart. She’ll cling tighter, cry...

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A KISS is Still a KISS

A KISS is Still a KISS

Love is in the air and so are KISSES! The Hershey Food Corporation holds the trademark for “KISSES,” which hit the market in 1907. Don’t ask how they got the name Kisses—Milton Hershey took that secret to his grave. A popular theory is that the candy was named for the...

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Star Search

Star Search

 “When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.” ―Matthew 2:9-10, KJV It was dark. Nothing along the road looked familiar. No road signs. No recognizable landmarks. No cars, even. Marshy coastal roads can be desolate at night―even a little...

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Emma’s Quest Launch Day Giveaway!

Emma’s Quest Launch Day Giveaway!

TODAY IS THE DAY!  We are moments away from the birth of Emma's Quest. At some point today the print version of my sequel to For the Love of Emma will go live on Amazon! The Kindle version releases, April 5th. WATCH FOR BOTH! [video width="1280" height="720"...

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Coming . . .

Coming . . .

Hello, friends! The official release date for Emma's Quest is April 5, 2022, but paperback preorders will begin shipping on or before March 22nd so get your order in early. Thank you for supporting me on this long journey. I can't wait to see what lies ahead for us...

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Eyes to See

Eyes to See

I was impressed several years ago by this beautiful ice sculpture at our YMCA’s dinner and dance. It reminds me of a statement Michaelangelo made when he was confronted with a large stone. “There’s an angel inside this block of marble, and I’m going to set it free.”...

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Happy Birthday, Emma!

Happy Birthday, Emma!

Today…EMMA is ONE, and I am ONE — ONE. Year. Older! Dual birthdays, and I'm giving gifts to celebrate YOU — my readers — who've made Emma's year a huge success. Thank you! Check out my Starr Ayers Facebook Profile and look for 3 future posts. One sometime Today, one...

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AWARDS

AWARDS

2022 Illumination Book Awards 2022 – Romance Fiction: For the Love of Emma – First 2021 American Book Fest Best Book Awards 2021 – Best Cover Design Fiction: For the Love of Emma – Finalist / Historical Fiction: For the Love of Emma – Finalist Advanced Writers &...

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Walk the Walk

Walk the Walk

 “And Enoch walked with God …”  —Genesis 5:24  In the late sixties, my husband, then-boyfriend, was sent to Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, for six-and-a-half weeks of basic training. One of the first on-base civilians he came in contact with—close...

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Living with Thanksgiving

Living with Thanksgiving

“Every good thing given and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom there is no variation or shifting shadow.”  — James 1:17 ◊  ◊ One of my aunts never married. Having no children of her own, she was incredibly...

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It’s Kindle Release Day for Emma’s Quest
The Red Stool 2
A KISS is Still a KISS
Star Search
Emma’s Quest Launch Day Giveaway!
Coming . . .
Eyes to See
Happy Birthday, Emma!
Illumination Book Awards 2022
AWARDS
Walk the Walk
Living with Thanksgiving
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