Debbie's Blog
Explain Yourself!
I fully recognize we should appreciate the people God brings into our lives. That said there are individuals who try women’s souls—a good deal of the time they are our husband’s. (Yes, dear Wayne I am talking about you!) Let Read more
Debbie’s Cedar Cove Blog — Season 3, Episode 7, Runaway
Season 3, Episode 4: Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner
My husband decided to marry me on the sound advice of a fortune cookie. I’m not making this up. Let me start from the beginning. When Wayne asked me to marry him I didn’t give him the chance to change Read the full blog.
Season 3, Episode 3: Something’s Gotta Give
Growing up my brother was a pest. There’s no other way to describe him. For most of our years together we had a love/hate relationship common among siblings. Actually, I should probably thank my brother for giving my publishing career Read the full blog.
Season 3, Episode 2: A Helping Hand
Wayne and I were blessed with two daughters and two sons. All four of the kids were born within a five year span which meant that they were all teenagers at the same time. To put it mildly, the hormones Read the full blog.
Season 3, Episode 1: Hello Again
Welcome back to Season 3 of the Cedar Cove television series! One of the best parts of being an Executive Producer is the opportunity to visit the set and spend time with the actors. From what I’ve seen and heard, Read the full blog.
The Power of Positive Thinking
Some days it’s needed more than others I had one of those mornings yesterday. I was up and heading to the pool for my half mile of laps and feeling righteous. I tore into the water only to find that Read more
Summer Fun
Wayne and I, along with friends Ed and Diane, headed off on a five day wine tour in Yakima and Walla Walla last week. Washington State is the largest wine producing state behind California. Boy did we have fun and Read more
A Beautiful Bride & Handsome Groom
Wayne and I have some exciting news to share. Our son Ted was married to Irina Nelson this weekend. The nuptials took place on our front lawn in a small, private ceremony with family and two of Irina’s closest friends. Read more
Glad for Dad
The other morning during my prayer time I found myself mentally fussing about something Wayne did that irritated me. It didn’t take long before I found myself stewing far more than I was praying. Then it dawned on me that Read more
Sunrise-Sunset Moments
Cameron LaCombe, our oldest grandson graduated from high school last night. It’s hard to believe the little boy I once held in my arms is a young adult now. It’s one of those sunrise/sunset moments in life for Wayne and Read more
The flying monkey
Wayne and I are home from the cruise and adjusting to life without a buffet line or someone who makes crafty animals out of towels to place on our bed at night. (My personal favorite was the flying monkey that Read more
Giving Thanks for Spanx
My class reunion is coming up next summer so I’m starting my diet now. It’s a biggie for me. You know, one with a zero in it. (I find anything with a zero in it traumatizing!) I’m seriously considering squeezing Read more
The Breakfast Club
When I decided to write books I was a stay-at-home mom with four young children. I’d worked outside the home only briefly and knew shockingly little about being an entrepreneur. I was a published author writing from home for about Read more
Best Friends
Two of my best friends are writers. Many of you have probably read Linda Lael Miller and Christina Skye. Linda and I used to live two houses apart from each other in Port Orchard and frequently discussed plotting and family Read more
Bestselling author, knitter, to talk crafts on NWS
TRAVERSE CITY – Debbie Macomber won’t be insulted if audience members at her National Writers Series appearance pull out their knitting. The prolific author is an ardent knitter, owns her own yarn shop, and an international spokeswoman for World Vision’s Read more
NWS to welcome author Debbie Macomber
TRAVERSE CITY – Knitting, food and generosity – these are a few of New York Times best-selling author Debbie Macomber’s favorite things. She’ll be in northern Michigan this week to talk about these subjects and her books as part of the National Writers Read more
My Best Friend
Wayne and I had a fabulous day yesterday. After church and lunch we spent an hour pool walking. We turned the music up, full blast, and walked around the pool. When a particularly good song played I couldn’t help but Read more
Mom’s Birthday
Yesterday when I woke I remembered that it was my mother’s birthday. It’s hard to believe that it’s been nine years since she died. I was blessed to have a good mother. I learned a lot about life from my Read more
Inspiring Weekend with World Vision
I’m back from Chicago and World Vision’s For Every Child Conference this past weekend. The entire conference was an inspiring experience. Americans are generous, giving up to three billion dollars for charity every year. I have learned that only 5% of Read more
Power in a Pair of Knitting Needles
Cymbre Foster is the Program and Outreach Manager for the National Writers Series. In her April 17, 2015 article “There is power in a pair of knitting needles and a skein of yarn,” Foster highlights Debbie, her passion for knitting, Read more
In Support of the World Vision Mission
In the morning, I’ll be heading to Chicago for World Vision‘s National Leadership and For Every Child Conferences. As many of you will recall, I am the International Spokesperson for the World Vision Knit for Kids program. My daughter Adele Read more
National Library Month
April is National Library Month which brings to mind my very first visit to the library. I must have been around five years old at the time. My mother had heard about story time and brought me to the Yakima, Read more
Family Easter Celebration
Wayne and I are back in our Florida home after spending Easter with the family. Following church we had our annual Easter Egg Hunt. Although the majority of the grandkids are teenagers now, they still want to hunt for eggs Read more