by Olivia | May 21, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
What makes a picture a favorite? Sometimes it’s startling vibrancy of color. Sometimes it’s tender sentiment. Sometimes it’s the response it evokes, from laughter to sadness to awe. And sometimes it’s the story it tells. The picture I am using...
by Olivia | May 15, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
Some of you may have read a feature I had on the blog for about a year called Mama Says. (And if you haven’t, it’s all still there.) My mother has said many wise and hilarious things over the years. Recently while helping her move I came across a binder...
by Olivia | May 9, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
In Plain View, the second book in my Valley of Choice series, releases June 1. While I’ve been waiting a long time, it also seems hard to believe the time is here! You watch the trailer here. In Plain View continues the story of Annie Friesen and Rufus...
by Olivia | May 6, 2013 | Lens on Life, Uncategorized
“Every cloud has a silver lining.” I am not fond of that expression. It’s a little trite, as if a small thing that goes right somehow trumps the big things that go wrong. Don’t get me wrong. I can think of plenty of situations in my life when I...
by Olivia | May 2, 2013 | Books in Process, Uncategorized
Everybody has a story. Childhood memories. A high school prank. College sweethearts. Broken bones. First jobs. First losses. Adventures. Disappointments. Risks. Failures. Recoveries. In the moment, it is easier to feel as if this story, this season is the main story....
