I hope you don’t mind, but I have a little more good news to share.

In addition to the Chicken Soup: Devotionals for Mothers (updated release date is October 3rd), I’ve also been informed that one of my stories will be included in Chicken Soup: Christmas Magic, to be released October 12. This is another story close to my heart, and something I often blog about around the holidays. It’s not available for purchase yet, but you can preorder through Amazon.com.

In addition to my CS good news, Sunday I completed a contract for Upper Room Ministries Disciplines 2012. Obviously the release is a ways off, but I’m thrilled with being asked to write for this project. It’s the first time I’ve written for Upper Room, an amazing ministry that’s been around for 75 years. I’ve spent a great deal of time working on this one, and although I feel some relief that it’s done, I can honestly say I learned a lot in the process. The intensive study I put in provided great spiritual insight. One of those added benefits of the writing process!

Anyway, just wanted to share my news. I haven’t done that much in the past, but many of you have asked for ongoing writing updates. So there you go. You’ve been properly updated. 🙂