Author Archives: Colleen Reece Author

What better way to start the new year than with a new, inspirational, entertaining book?   Jenny of the Lookout, a World War 1-era novel. Cherished Romances #10. Published 1-1-22 “Love Signals from the Mountaintops” After four heartsick years away at school, Jennifer Ashley is going home to Three Rivers, Washington. No more noisy streetsContinue reading “New Year, New Book”

Friday, December 31, 2021. Shades of my childhood and growing up years! Little did I suspect what waited in the darkness when I went to bed Christmas night after happy times with my family on Christmas Eve, and lunch with a dear friend on Christmas afternoon. Surprise, surprise. Old Man Winter dropped temperature to 20Continue reading “Snowbound in . . . Auburn WA?”

Making a Difference The classic Christmas movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” continues to delight viewers with a powerful, and important message. Each of our lives touches a multitude of others. In the depths of despair and feeling there is no way out, George Bailey [James Stewart] is shown what would have happened if he hadContinue reading “It’s a Wonderful Life”

As a child, I had five dolls, all with soft bodies and china faces. Ruth, from Mom and Dad, had big blue eyes, and delicate, apple-blossom cheeks. Doris, whose dark eyes and rosy cheeks reminded me of Aunt Edith, who gave her to me. Bonnie and Betty, not as large, but lovely. Janette, the smallest,Continue reading “Childhood Memory: Dolls”

December 12, 2021.            MERRY CHRISTMAS, everyone! I hope this finds you well and looking forward to again celebrating the birth of God’s Son. Weather and health permitting, at least some of our family will be getting together this year, the first time since Christmas 2019. Me at 86 with myContinue reading “Christmas Recap, 2021”

Memories of Christmas Past Not all gifts come wrapped in colorful paper or in gift bags tied with bows. Every year a dear friend/former writing student steals time from her busy schedule the day after Thanksgiving to help me decorate for Christmas. A Rudolph, complete with red plush nose and made of tree branches byContinue reading “Laden with Love”

A mantel plaque from my niece, Julie, inspired the following. “A Christmas Fantasy” Once upon a time, in a neighborhood not far from a small city, joy reigned. “Surely,” the residents told one another on Christmas Eve afternoon, “This year’s decorations have never been more appealing.” They spoke well. Each home honored the season accordingContinue reading “One Unforgettable Christmas”

Do you have special Thanksgiving memories? One of the things for which I give thanks most often is being able to return to the past and again experience happenings from long ago. Here are some of my favorite Thanksgiving memories. “Over the River and through the Woods. . .” literally. From early childhood, Dad, Mom,Continue reading “Echoes of Thanksgiving”

When did you last take stock? Ezekiel 34:26 (KJV) promises: “I will cause the shower to come down in his season; there shall be showers of blessing.” With all the recent rain, it is far too easy to focus on the showers and not the blessings rain brings. Healing to the land. Green grass afterContinue reading “Showers of Blessings”

Looking for a quick-and-easy way to brainstorm?  Use the “5 Ws” + How. Good writers have a secret, I’d like to share with you. Five friends will help you do your work, they’ll serve you well and never shirk: Where and When and What and Why, but most important, Who. Once you know Who isContinue reading “Handy Helpers”