Updates
A Grateful Farewell
The Hallmark Channel announced last night that they will not create another season of Cedar Cove. As I reflect on the past three years, I’m humbled that Hallmark Channel entrusted me with their first scripted TV series. It was an honor Read more
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.
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
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
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
Birthday Boys
It’s a special day in the Macomber Family. Our son Dale’s little boy Jaxon Paul turns five. He is a miracle baby and God’s special gift to our family. Our youngest and our oldest grandsons share this month for birthdays. Read more
Happy Halloween!
Happy Halloween! As far as I’m concerned, this holiday is all about costumes, candy and pumpkins. We live at the end of a long driveway that’s gated, so we don’t get trick-or-treaters — well, other than family. From sheer force of Read more
Romance in Alaska
I think Alaska is one of the most romantic settings for a novel, which explains why I’ve used that locale a number of times through the years. Wayne and I have had the opportunity to travel to the Arctic Circle Read more
Leaving on a Jet Plane
Just a note to let everyone know Wayne and I, along with our daughter and two granddaughters, will be in Africa for the next two plus weeks. We’re traveling with a team from World Vision. We’ll distribute many of the Read more
A Totally Relaxing Vacation
Fourteen years ago Wayne and I took an amazing trip to the Cook Islands in the South Pacific. On the island of Rarotonga there were no big hotels or fast food restaurants. The entire island closed down after noon on Read more
Dreams Really Do Come True
Although I must confess that seeing my Cedar Cove series come to life on the screen was above and beyond anything I could have ever hoped or imagined. To have such an incredible and amazing cast is a blessing beyond Read more
When in Rome
Wayne and I fell in love with Italy and Greece and consider our recent trip one of the best vacations of our lives. We visited Rome, Florence and Venice and oh my, Italy is such a wonderful country. And I’m Read more
Love Letters from My Mother
As you might have guessed, I’m a romantic at heart, which is why the topic of love letters intrigues me so. As a kid, my mother worked nights as a waitress for a downtown hotel, which meant my dad saw Read more
Taking on the World
Recently, I was able to attend our oldest granddaughter’s graduation from college where Jazmine has completed a course of study to become a dental assistant. It seemed impossible that just a year ago Jazz graduated from high school. At nineteen Read more
Remembering…
As a kid I can remember the big Memorial Day parade in Yakima, Washington. My father, a WWII veteran, was an active member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and a vocal advocate for veterans. Dad rarely spoke of his Read more