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Guest Post – Karen Sanderson | No Boundaries

Posted on December 8, 2016December 5, 2016 by Linda Hoye

A few months ago I had the pleasure of reading a prerelease copy of Karen Sanderson’s poetry collection, No Boundaries. Here’s what I said about it: Guiding us gently and meandering through, Karen Sanderson takes us on a journey of changing circumstance, place, relationships, and seasons. She pays homage to milestones along the way with…

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Guest Post – Barbara Techel |The Sweet Stillness of Being

Posted on October 27, 2016October 27, 2016 by Linda Hoye

Today, I’m pleased to welcome longtime friend and author Barbara Techel. When I read a pre-release copy of Barbara’s newest book, Wisdom Found In the Pause: Joie’s Gift, a few weeks ago I found myself nodding in agreement, remembering moments on my own journey to stillness, and affirming choices I made along the way. While…

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Guest Post – Kathleen Pooler

Posted on August 19, 2014August 18, 2014 by Linda Hoye

Today I am pleased to welcome Kathleen Pooler, author of her recently published memoir Ever Faithful to His Lead: My Journey Away From Emotional Abuse discussing the role that her faith played in helping her find freedom from abuse. Abuse can take many forms–not all of which result in wounds that are visible on the outside….

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Guest Post – Barbara Techel

Posted on April 10, 2013October 23, 2020 by Linda Hoye

Today I’m delighted to introduce you to Barbara Techel. Barbara’s recently released book, Through Frankie’s Eyes, is the touching story of how a sweet little dachshund named Frankie, helped her find a sense of purpose and significance. I had the honor of reading this tender story a few weeks ago and I highly recommend it….

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Guest Post – Sonia Korn

Posted on October 23, 2012April 19, 2014 by Linda Hoye

I’m pleased to welcome memoirist and singer Sonia Korn today. At the age of eight, Sonia was declared an enemy of the German State. She and her family were given a grim option: find a way to disappear, or be rounded up and sent to certain death. Sonia’s Song is the story of a little…

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