It’s the first Monday of the month, so I’ve gathered up links to the work I’ve done in other spaces. May was a busy month for book reviews, but I found time for a few recipes and a little spiritual writing, too.

At CatholicMom.com

Book Notes and Author Interview with Theresa Linden. Theresa Linden’s novel “Life-Changing Love” released in May from Silver Fire Publishing! I interviewed the author on the subject of courtship as a dating alternative, a central theme in the novel.

The Chapel Rosary. Using a rosary belonging to someone else brings to mind a unique connection that is made through prayer.

 

 

 

Book Notes: Learning to Love with the Saints. I reviewed Jean Heimann’s spiritual biography, Learning to Love with the Saints, which explores the how and why of those saints’ personal influence on her life.

 

Book Notes: Keep Your Kids Catholic. Marc Cardonarella’s new book guides parents to nurture their children’s faith at home.

 

 

Book Notes: The Joy-Filled Broken Heart. This small book is packed with big advice for those in the midst of suffering.

 

 

Book Notes: Talking to God by Julie Cragon. This new book by Julie Cragon helps you turn everyday challenges into prayers.

 

At Cook and Count

Sauteed Spring Vegetables turned out to be a delicious seasonal side!

 

Because bigger IS better when it comes to cookies (according to my teenager) I made these Giant Chocolate-Chip Cookies.

 

Chicken with Mushroom Sauce is a great alternative to Chicken Marsala.

At Dynamic Women of Faith

My review of The Joy-Filled Broken Heart is available here.

At Mercatornet.com’s Reading Matters

My review of Deanna K. Klingel’s novel, Blue-Eyed Doll, was picked up at Mercatornet.com.