Three helpful things I learned while writing a book about addiction
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
Addiction is a tricky subject to talk about. Unless we’re talking about a celebrity — and sometimes even then — our culture tends to keep the volume on low when…
A scribe tests Jesus, asking him, what is the greatest commandment? Jesus responds, “You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with…
Once I felt confident that God was calling me to marriage, and once the waiting game of “who” my husband would be was mostly behind me, I needed a new…
During my recent move from one apartment to another in preparation for my fast-approaching wedding, I realized once again how many books I own. While I’ve promised Dominic, my soon-to-be-husband,…
For 18 years I have been privileged to work in traditional book publishing, first in the mainstream field with an emphasis on children’s books, and then as a freelancer working…
The world doesn’t want you to know this, but we are all a work in progress. And that’s a gift. Meet Julia Marie Hogan Werner, a therapist, author and speaker…
About seven years ago, I was invited by a small group of friends to form a book club under what was at the time a brand new organization: the Well-Read…
Looking for a one-stop shop for all your Catholic wedding needs? This is exactly what “The Catholic Wedding Planner” (OSV, $29.95) offers! I had the chance to talk with the…
Even if neither you nor anyone in your household started a new academic year this fall, it’s hard to escape the back-to-school vibe that this season brings. Autumn comes without…
As a little girl, I loved the hidden corner near a bookshelf in my brother’s room. Camped out beside his towering stacks, I chose from among the remnants of his…