Sound of Slavery: Sound of Freedom Thoughts
"Steve Jobs once said the most powerful person in the world is the storyteller," He said. "Abraham Lincoln credited Harriet Stowe when she wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin – this powerful story inspired millions to rise up and fight against slavery...
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Becoming Real & What I’ve Learned
My first writer’s conference was in Wheaton, Illinois at “Write to Publish”. I paid the fees and almost asked for my money back. Even sitting in the car getting ready to go into the building, I wanted to drive away.
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Deep Roots
Mostly he just waits, and remains next to her. It’s a peaceful place, with a consistent bond. But I suspect this connection will yield deep roots.
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Meet Madame Booberry
My adorable, loving husband took what I said to heart and one day, he said, "What about a Ford Escape? They aren't the large ones. They're a small SUV."
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“Innocent Lives” Receives International Book Award & DV Advocacy in the Courts
I'm a part of an upcoming expert speaker panel on human trafficking for Hope PYX (and also won an international book award with them for "Innocent Lives"- awww).
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“Top Gun: Maverick” & Julie: What We Have in Common
We were visiting my folks and Mom and I were excited about going to see the second "Top Gun: Maverick", a fact we all found a bit amusing since as a teen I was banned from seeing the first one.
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I Love Rainbows & All They Represent: One Christian’s Viewpoint by author Julie Bonn Blank
They basically wanted to know where I fell on the issue. If I buy rainbows, am I accepting of the LDGBQ community?
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Free eBooks
Download the eBooks "Penny" and "Rose" for FREE as my gift to you. Both books were top in their categories on Amazon.
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Family Justice Center Survivor Art Show
On Sunday, the FJC had their open house and survivor art show. I got to share a little speech, we lit candles and several others and I read a Proclamation that the Center has adopted as theirs with a committment to take care of abuse survivors, both children and adults.
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Spring Update & Awards
Dare I Say SPRING?! Yes! And I am so excited! Hubby cleaned out the garden beds a couple of days ago. We even talked about hosting family Easter and pressure-washing the porch. YES! New for me this year will be spending Easter Day with a GRANDchild. And yes, she is...
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Julie Featured in an Article in the Lombardian
Julie is featured in an article about human trafficking and her book, "Innocent Lives".
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Recent Interviews & Appearances
This podcast is a women's ministry of Calvary McMinnville Church and is hosted by Jessica Campbell. She is a wonderful host who seeks women's stories that will help guide other ladies in their life's journey.
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The Release of ROSE
Many have wondered Rose's story. How did she get to the farmhouse brothel and how did this big secret even happen? Most importantly, where is the little girl that is the result of her secret? Is she safe?
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Julie Reads Chapter 1 of “Innocent Lives”
Hey, have you ordered the book yet? Now is a good time to do so because on Kindle Unlimited, it is currently FREE (won't be forever). If you do not have Kindle Unlimited, you can still get the ebook for only $5.99. Not a bad deal!
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“Innocent Lives” Now Available!
It lingered a bit, I worked on it, procrastinated a bit and finally, along came NaNo WriMo. I determined to finish this novel in that 30 days! I stayed up many late nights and wrote til my eyes were saggy on the weekends to make the deadline. But I finished...
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Voices of the Dead
Do you believe that our loved ones speak from heaven? My daughter is convinced that red-tailed hawks are the spirit animal of her father.
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The Roundabout Rumpus
I don't know if you remember when roundabouts first came to be. According to Google, the very first was in 1907. I don't remember back that far, but I do remember that when one arrived in the small town I grew up in, people were surprised and not necessarily happy...
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The COVID Vaccine
All holidays will be canceled this year, if things continue as-is. With COVID 19 cases rising, and ICU's close to full, we've been told by the State of Oregon that Thanksgiving celebrations should be limited to 6 people, from a maximum of 2 households. Our County Oregon is in a...
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Do You See Jesus in Your Fire?
In Daniel chapter 3, Shadrach, Meshach and Abednego are thrown into a fiery furnace for refusing to bow down to an idol provided by King Nebuchadnezzar. In his wrath, the king orders the furnace to be turned up seven times hotter than usual. His helpers bind the legs, feet and...
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How to Respond when Wronged
When I remain irritated and unforgiving, God cannot work in my life to turn the trials to good. My stubbornness waylays His goodness, just like Joseph planting the silver waylaid his brother's journey. Like a patient Father, God waits for me to come around. And when I do, He rewards...
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