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.
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 19, 2022 | Christmas Glitter, Darlene L. Turner | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts
They bundled up and headed outside for their annual Christmas walk. The Wilkinson family loved to check out their neighbour’s displays. After, they come home for a steaming cup of hot chocolate with sprinkles on top. Valerie knew once the kids got older this family...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 12, 2022 | Christmas Baking, Darlene L. Turner | Mama's Patchwork
“Do I have to Mom? It’s so boring!” My whiney voice blared throughout the house. “Yes, and you will thank me one day.” I shuffled into the kitchen and put on an apron. It was Saturday and Mom wanted me to make cookies. I’d rather be playing with my friends or reading...
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 4, 2022 | 2022 Christmas Scavenger Hunt Round-Robin: Explosive Christmas Showdown, Christian Fiction Christmas Scavenger Hunt, Explosive Christmas Showdown, Hallee Bridgeman | Christmas Traditions & Thoughts, Writing World
Merry Christmas! Welcome to the Christmas Christian Fiction Scavenger Hunt! Here’s how it works: At each author’s blog post, you will find a question that can be answered by checking out the free Amazon preview of their book. Provide the answer on the form below....
by Darlene L. Turner | Dec 1, 2022 | ACFW December New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Happy December! Have you finished your Christmas shopping? Have a book lover on your list? Here are some great suggestions! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary Romance: A Christmas Bargain by Mindy...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 28, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Her Creative Hands | Calming Crafts, Mama's Patchwork
She watched patiently as her daughter attempted to hold the knitting needles in the correct manner. “It doesn’t feel right that way Mom. How about this?” Her youngest daughter held the needles so they were under her fingers not on top like a pencil, as most knitters...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 21, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Forever Friends, Mama's Patchwork | Mama's Patchwork
“Oh Marylou, Marylou,” we heard our Dad say as he looked in the rear-view mirror. We could tell from the panic in his voice something happened. We turned to see our friend’s car and camper crashed in the median between the busy US highways. Instantly, Dad pulled over...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 14, 2022 | Between the Vines, Darlene L. Turner, Gnome for the Holidays - Calming Crafts, Jamie Mills-Price; painting | Calming Crafts
Have you been so busy you’ve forgotten to enjoy the simple things in life? Or, you’ve set aside something you love to do in order to finish your current project? I confess. I have. So far, 2022 has been a crazy year for me. Not necessarily in a bad...
by Darlene L. Turner | Nov 7, 2022 | Darlene L. Turner, Lest we forget, Remembering...War Brothers, Remembrance Day, Veteran's Day | Mama's Patchwork
Exhausted, the prisoners shuffled their way back to the one-room shack they called “home” in the Japanese prison camp. Inside were five bunk beds lined up against the walls and ten straw mats in the middle of the room. In one corner stood a stove, unused. They were...
by Darlene L. Turner | Oct 31, 2022 | ACFW November New Releases, Darlene L. Turner | ACFW New Releases
Have you started your Christmas shopping yet? Now is a great time to check out these new releases and pick up some great reads for the book lover in your family! More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Contemporary...
