Author Archives: Fran Hart

About Fran Hart

Disciple of Christ, earning a living as the director of US-based operations for a Taiwanese company, managing an engineering organization while carving out time to write. Wife, Mother, Grandmother.

Petty Magic, by Camille DeAngelis

Posted on December 20, 2010 by Fran Hart

If you’re in the mood for a little enchantment, I encourage you to read Petty Magic by Camille DeAngelis. This book has it all: romance, espionage, travel, intrigue and a dash of magic. Eve, the 149 year old protagonist, has … Continue reading →

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Famous Last Words

Posted on December 17, 2010 by Fran Hart

“I don’t think I can do this.” “Put on your game face. You’ll be fine.” “John, I know tenure is important to you, but I don’t think I can spend all evening with the faculty and their spouses, pretending there’s … Continue reading →

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For the Love of Strays

Posted on December 12, 2010 by Fran Hart

She watched the man swing a denim-clad leg behind him, dismounting his Harley. “Steer clear of him, Sandy. He’s a wild one. He’ll break your heart.” The voice took her back to the day her mother came home and found … Continue reading →

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Don’t judge me, please

Posted on December 9, 2010 by Fran Hart

If you follow me on Twitter you might have caught the unusual tactic I applied to keep myself focused during the final days of NaNoWriMo: I applied tattoos. I started with the NaNoWriMo shield on my left forearm. This proved … Continue reading →

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Still working on finding balance

Posted on December 6, 2010 by Fran Hart

This weekend has been incredible. I can’t remember the last time I managed to get so much done in the space of 2 days. I’m quite sure that managing myself through a to-do list is a large part of what … Continue reading →

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Jake’s Feast

Posted on December 4, 2010 by Fran Hart

“I’d like a pizza with everything,” said the gruff voice. “Including anchovies?” More gruffly, “I said everything didn’t I? Of course, with anchovies.” Later, the gruff voice came in to pick up his pizza. The voice matched the man; tall, … Continue reading →

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In Pursuit of Balance and escape from the 10 pound yoyo

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Fran Hart

In the 6 weeks since my last post (the post where I mentioned my need for balance in my life), I’ve absolutely failed at finding balance. But I’ve succeeded in my efforts to swing the pendulum. The trick now will … Continue reading →

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A funny thing happened on the way to December

Posted on December 2, 2010 by Fran Hart

One morning, late in October, on the first morning following the Women of Faith Conference in San Antonio, I awoke early and went to my favorite spot (in the sun room) for morning prayer. And I took a petition to … Continue reading →

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The valley and the mountaintop

Posted on November 8, 2010 by Fran Hart

When you’re walking through the valley, sometimes it is enough to know that there are mountaintops. Faith, by the definition offered in Hebrews 11:1, is confidence in the things we hope for but can’t see. I’m not worried about my … Continue reading →

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The Valley of Humiliation

Posted on October 16, 2010 by Fran Hart

Sometimes it takes the convergence of apparently unrelated vectors in life to shake us awake so we can appreciate the reality of our circumstances. In the work-world, I’ve been giving and receiving advice about how to not just survive but … Continue reading →

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