John Harper, a widower and preacher, was aboard the Titanic in 1912 when an iceberg scraped and ripped open the ship’s hull. John was traveling with his six-year-old daughter and his relative, Jessie Leitch. He quickly got Jessie and his daughter on a lifeboat while shipmates assured everyone the Titanic couldn’t … Continue reading →
Whenever I write fiction, I try to make sure each chapter ends with a hook, something to give the reader an intense desire to keep moving forward in the story. However, sometimes we get stuck in our own stories. During difficult times, we think there isn’t hope and there isn’t … Continue reading →
I don’t know about you, but I’ve found there is a constant gravitational pull to the things of this earth. I catch myself worrying about what’s happening, so I’ll jump online to check social media or grab a few minutes of the news. Unfortunately, the more I am distracted by … Continue reading →
I’m offering my latest release, Writing her heart, free on Amazon through 7/9/20! https://amzn.to/2ZDHTEN Her dreams are to write romance novels. His dreams are of her. Nicole Hammond writes romance novels to develop a world of her own choosing, one she can control and where happy endings reign. Because of … Continue reading →
Several years ago, my husband and I spent a quiet afternoon shopping. Our lazy wanderings were interrupted when my cell phone rang. “Lisa,” my mom’s voice struggled to remain calm, “your security company just called. Your fire alarm is going off and the fire department is on their way.” My … Continue reading →
Have you ever been in a body of water completely panicked, with arms flailing, thinking you’re drowning, when in reality all you had to do was lower your feet and stand up? I’ve been there, done that. Rather embarrassing, but very comforting when those toes touch sand or terra-firma. Which … Continue reading →
Racism is wrong! Jesus said, “Love each other. Just as I have loved you, you should love each other.” ~ John 13:34 (NLT) Love is color-blind, beautiful, wonderful, and shows the facets of God’s love. “Anyone who hates another brother or sister is really a murderer at heart. And … Continue reading →
