I've spoken (probably too much) that in the last couple years I haven't taken much time off. I think the reason I stress that is because so many people think you have loads of time when you're a writer. [Read More]
Cupcake Plate Stand
I've returned from my vacation (or more appropriately, staycation) and that means it's back to gluing glass together. My obsession continues! [Read More]
Beautiful Words: Psalm 107:1
No surprise here: the Psalms are my favorite part of the Bible. (Must be that all that beautiful poetry.) So here I am on Christmas Eve and feeling very blessed for my God. I haven't had an easy life, but He has been with me every step of the way. [Read More]
5 Types of Communicators That Drive This Blogger Crazy
First let me say, I love hearing from you all. I really do. You are all so passionate and knowledgeable, and you blow me away with your emails and comments. But in addition to all the wonderful readers that contact me here, I also hear from other folks: PR people, authors, editors, marketing people, [Read More]
This Is My Letter to the World by Emily Dickinson
When it comes to Emily Dickinson poems, this one has to be my favorite. And that's saying something! Because I like many of her poems. I hope you enjoy this one. Happy Saturday. This is my letter to the world, That never wrote to me, The simple news that Nature told, With tender [Read More]
Beautiful Words: Proverbs 18:10
Proverbs is a great section of the Bible, and I probably don't study it enough. But every time I read a piece of it, I find something that inspires or speaks to me. [Read More]
Cherie Talks Internet Dating and Real Life Romance
Hey guys, I'm appearing at Shannon Vannatter's blog this week talking about Internet dating and my real life romance. Please visit if you're so inclined, and be sure to comment for your chance to win a copy of my book, Internet Dating Is Not Like Ordering a Pizza. [Read More]
Cherie Burbach Talks Book Promotion
Tammie Edington Shaw was kind enough to have me on her blog this week, where I talk about book promotion. Specifically, the challenges of promoting your work when you're a Christian author. As Christians, after all, bragging about ourselves isn't cool. [Read More]
Eiffel Tower Felt Ornaments
Remember those house ornaments I made with felt? Well I had some leftover and wanted to do another ornament project with them. [Read More]
Beautiful Words: 2 Corinthians 5:17
I love the feeling that you get a "do over." You know? [Read More]