Category Archives: Books I Wish I’d Written

Speaking of Simplicity

Posted on January 10, 2015 by maxinespence

“You’ve got to be kidding!” I might have said that out loud, even though I was alone and curled up for what the front cover had assured me was an amazing story: “national bestseller;” “his finest-tuned tale yet.” My exclamation of … Continue reading →

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Wave

Posted on August 23, 2013 by maxinespence

In less time than it takes to drink your morning cup of coffee, it was over. One minute, she was standing in the doorway of her hotel room chatting with her friend and the next she, her friend, her husband … Continue reading →

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Morning Devotions

Posted on December 1, 2011 by maxinespence

Well, I had a whole other post planned for today. But, in the spirit of flowing with what arises in the moment, I will share with you this morning’s devotions. I have never ‘done’ devotions before, but was very moved by … Continue reading →

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Turtle Spring

Posted on August 3, 2011 by maxinespence

Turtle Spring is the first book I discovered by Deborah Turney Zagwyn. It remains my favorite. I’m a sucker for those twice-gifted people who paint the pictures for the stories they’ve written. Who better to illustrate the story than the very … Continue reading →

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Sold Out! And City Dog, Country Frog

Posted on July 14, 2011 by maxinespence

It’s true! We’re sold out. All 200 copies of the first edition of Leaf are gone. That is the first miracle. The second miracle is that they were sold in a little over a month. I received them June 6th and … Continue reading →

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