Debbie's Blog
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
April 2015
In celebration of Debbie’s current release LAST ONE HOME, the April 2015 Giveaway Grand Prize is a Book Club in a Box! The Grand Prize winner will receive everything she needs to create an enjoyable and memorable book club event: Twelve autographed … read more
Production Starts Today on Season 3 of Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove!
Sarah Bibel’s article Hallmark Channel’s ‘Cedar Cove’ Begins Production on Season 3 highlghts returning cast and new cast members, and confirms that production of Season 3 started today in Vancouver! The two-hour premiere is scheduled for July 2015 on Hallmark Channel. … read more
Always in My Heart
As most of you know Wayne and I lost our youngest son in 2011. There is nothing harder to bear than the death of a child, no matter what age they are. It’s like a huge bump on my lifeline … read more
Colin Ferguson Joins Cast of “Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove”
BroadwayWorld.com scoops the news: “Hallmark Channel announces Colin Ferguson (“Eureka,” “The Vampire Diaries”) has been cast in a recurring role in season three of Hallmark Channel’s highly-rated Primetime Original Series, ‘Debbie Macomber’s Cedar Cove.’” Season Three Premieres July 2015! We’ll … read more
News Blast: Today is National Spinach Day!
Now I happen to be one of those people who enjoy spinach, especially fresh spinach. There’s little better on a hot summer evening than a cool spinach salad filled with nuts (lots of nuts), dried fruit and fresh too, bacon … read more
I Need a Grandkid Fix
I’m badly in need of a grandkid fix. We fly back to Seattle for Easter next week and I’m already chomping at the bit. We have nine grandchildren ranging in ages from five to teenaged and I swear each one of … read more
Blessed with A Wonderful Mother
Today is the tenth anniversary of my mother’s death. She went by the name Connie although her given name was Rose. My mother was a beautiful woman and a meticulous housekeeper. Her hair was always perfect and she never left … read more
Luck o’ the Irish… Happy St. Patrick’s Day!
Who doesn’t love to celebrate with a parade on St. Patrick’s Day in the middle of March when winter is still upon us? Or warm up with an Irish Coffee? I don’t need an excuse to eat corned beef and … read more
Delilah Loves Love and Love Loves Her Right Back!
Port Orchard (aka Cedar Cove) has many charms, some known only to residents, some known near and far. My friend Delilah describes herself as “The Queen of Sappy Love Songs.” According to Premiere Networks, Delilah is “the most-listened-to-woman on radio” with “more … read more