Monthly Archives: July 2014

The exciting second novel in the Botanicaust Series is now available! How could a rescue mission go so wrong? When Jubal, a friendly trader, arrives at the Holdout with news of Eily’s lost twin sister, Eily doesn’t hesitate to head…

Oh no!!! My pride and joy may not be a native Michigain Lily after all, given the description of the seeds. I am crushed!     Mine produces seeds first, a dozen or more dark beads clinging to the stem, followed … Continue reading →

   Mom was mystified by this new plant in her flower bed, with leaves similar to an iris but more rounded. Soon the flower emerged, a tiny lily (not iris!), spotted and orange. Next came the unusual seeds, clustered like … Continue reading →

Losing a child is a parent’s worst nightmare. Accidentally killing one’s own child? Forgetting your own child in the car, leaving him or her all day and coming out of work to find a dead baby in the back seat–most … Continue reading →

Who cares? I do. Our daughter Claire is in Ghana Summer 2014 as an intern. Her boyfriend (they met in college in 2012) came to the USA after three years in a refugee camp in Ghana. His family lost everything when they … Continue reading →

At least 57,000 illegal immigrant children unlawfully crossed the border since October 2013. An estimated 150,000 more will try it next year. Nearly 75% of illegal immigrant children are from Central America.  The federal government dumped illegal immigrants in Nebraska, without prior consent. Gov. … Continue reading →

How negative can I be, how much of a Scrooge, that calling high school kids to volunteer overseas would set my teeth on edge? Spend $3,000 to send my child to Mexico or Guatemala to help build housing for the … Continue reading →

Nope, I haven’t read this one yet, but the synopsis captivated me. I’m forever surprised at some of the rock-bottom ratings from reviewers. One-star ratings should be reserved for the worst novels out there. Dislike the novel if you will, but … Continue reading →

     This novel started forming in my head in January 1985. My sister Kelly had gotten her pilot’s license in secret. I was inspired. In 1990 I started putting words to paper when I became an at-home mom. Not until … Continue reading →

Originally posted on John D. Mimms author blog:
Common Ground- Reconciling Faith, Science and the Paranormal By John D. Mimms   The purpose of this article is not to preach or suggest this is only one correct point of view.…