by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 27, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Scars, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
“Mommy, will it leave a scar?” I held my foot as I sobbed. “Maybe, but it will remind you never to do that again. Sometimes we have to learn through our scars.” My mom gently cleaned my wound and placed a band-aid on it. I felt instant relief from the hurt. My little...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 20, 2023 | Alaskan Avalanche Escape, Alaskan Avalanche Escape Releases TOMORROW!, Darlene L. Turner | Writing World
I’m so excited that Jayla, Bryson, and Herc’s story releases TOMORROW! In Alaskan Avalanche Escape, this trio faces many obstacles. They must learn not only to trust in themselves but each other to stay alive. They realize throughout the book that God is...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 13, 2023 | Counting our Blessings, crafting, Darlene L. Turner, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
I threw the piece on the floor. “I counted wrong again,” I said to my mom. “This is so frustrating. Why is it so important to count every stitch?” Mom put her cross-stitch piece down, picked up mine from the floor, and sat beside me. “It takes patience, Darlene. You...
by Darlene L. Turner | Feb 6, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Pieces, quilting | Mama's Patchwork
“Don’t throw those out,” Mom said. I looked at the different pieces of fabric in my hands. Triangles, rectangles, and strips of different sizes and shapes. Leftovers from larger projects. Scraps, that’s all they were. Confused, I looked back at her. “But they’re...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 30, 2023 | ACFW February New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Ready to curl up with a great book? Check out these February new releases. More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Every Good Gift by Kelly S. Irvin — Maisy never expected that a Plain girl like...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 23, 2023 | Counterfeit Hope, Crystal Caudill, Suspense Squad Interview with Crystal Caudill | Author Interviews
The Suspense Squad had the privilege of interviewing the amazing Crystal Caudill. Learn all about her writing process, books, and the sequel to her debut book, Counterfeit Hope. Here’s a sneak peek. Counterfeit Hope When Secret Service operative Andrew Darlington is...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 16, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, Life's Zigzags | Mama's Patchwork
She studied her husband from a distance. He turned left, stopped, and looked to his right. He took a step that way. Stopped. Turned around. Was he lost? Trepidation twisted his handsome but weathered face. Stange. He had gone to the washroom, so she waited for him on...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 9, 2023 | Darlene L. Turner, New Year's resolutions, Resolutions? Yes or No? | Stuff About Life
Do you ever wonder who made the first New Year’s resolution? Was it Adam and Eve? And…did they keep it? Probably not. Face it, most of us make resolutions but never carry them through. Oh, we might for a few weeks or even months, but come mid-February we get back into...
by Darlene L. Turner | Jan 4, 2023 | ACFW January New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Happy New Year!! Ready for another year of great books? Here’s a list to get you started. 😉 More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: Where Faith Belongs by Heidi Chiavaroli — Amie...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 24, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Merry Christmas | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
Jeff and I would like to wish all of you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Have a blessed holiday celebrating our Saviour’s birth with your families. xo P.S. Back with regular posts on January 9.
