Tuesday Tip: Don’t Overd..

Posted December 12, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Don’t Overdo It for the Holidays

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s important for anyone, any time of year, but it’s particularly important to those living with chronic pain and illness:   We all want the holidays to be as perfect as they can be so we can have an enjoyable time with our friends and loved […]

Merry Christmas, Readers. Time..

Posted December 11, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Merry Christmas, Readers. Time for a GIVEAWAY!

Merry Christmas, Readers!       Merry (early) Christmas! I am so thankful for your support throughout the year and wanted to do something very special! So it’s time for an amazing Christmas giveaway! I have partnered with Celebrate Lit Publicity and several other authors to put a special giveaway together just for you this […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted December 8, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Not Feeling Like Yourself

    Life with Chronic Pain and Illness   Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness tip is a truth that’s still hard for me to wrap my head around at times: No longer feeling like yourself.   Growing up, you probably had many plans and dreams for your life. If you’re like most people, […]

December 2023 New Releases

Posted December 1, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
December 2023 New Releases

Are you looking for some great new books to add to your TBR pile? Check out this list of December 2023 new releases!   More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website   Contemporary Romance: Bidding on a Second Chance by Emily Conrad — His bid for a second chance this Christmas […]

Tuesday Tip: You Don’t H..

Posted November 28, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: You Don’t Have to be Strong All the Time

Tuesday Tip       Today’s Tuesday Tip is something that’s hard for many people, including myself, to remember:   Being honest about your struggles can be scary. It’s often easier to hide them and say that everything is fine. But, you know what? It’s totally okay to admit that everything is not fine. It’s okay to […]

“What a Wave Must BeR..

Posted November 17, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 0 Comments
“What a Wave Must Be” by Angela Hunt … and a GIVEAWAY!

Welcome to Friday Reads!     If you’re the chosen winner, I’ll contact you for your information to pass along.   About the book…   From master storyteller Angela Hunt, a powerful story of a family’s journey toward healing and hope after an unimaginable loss. Seventeen-year-old Maddie is left reeling after the unexpected passing of […]

Tuesday Tip: Find a Hobby You ..

Posted November 14, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 2 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Find a Hobby You Can Do

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find a hobby you can do and enjoy doing!   Hobbies are one positive, and distracting, outlet. Thankfully, there are many to choose from. In many cases, people (myself included!) may be hesitant to try something new. However, you never know what […]

Life with Chronic Pain and Ill..

Posted November 10, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Life with Chronic Pain and Illness: Learning to Slow Down

Life with Chronic Pain and Illness     Today’s Life with Chronic Pain and Illness tip is one that’s very much a work in progress for me:   I don’t know about you, but I struggle with this. It’s hard for me to admit that there are things I can’t, or perhaps shouldn’t, do. I […]

November 2023 New Releases

Posted November 1, 2023 by Leslie in Reviews by Leslie / 2 Comments
November 2023 New Releases

Are you looking for some great new books to add to your TBR pile? Check out this list of November 2023 new releases!     More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website   Contemporary Romance: 12 Days of Mandy Reno by Regina Rudd Merrick — Law student Amanda Reno is stuck […]

Tuesday Tip: Find Joy in the S..

Posted October 31, 2023 by Leslie in Hope Amid the Pain / 0 Comments
Tuesday Tip: Find Joy in the Small Things

Tuesday Tip     Today’s Tuesday Tip is an important reminder for everyone: Find joy in the small things!   There are so many things vying for our attention on a daily basis. Some good. Some bad. Some overwhelming. Some underwhelming. Sometimes we want a pause or reset button. Those negative moments often threaten to […]