Dear Readers, this author wanted to get ahead and created her own format--and I love it! I sometimes get so busy that I don't send the questions until close to the date. So, I appreciate all the help I can get! Hope everyone is well and please join me in welcoming return author, Julie. Julie Arduini writes small-town romances featuring Christian surrender themes and chocolate mentions. She’s the author of the series SURRENDERING HEARTS ( Anchored Hearts , Repairing Hearts , +

This was wonderful at church fellowship--best to make two if you're feeding a crowd! PS> Ignore the less-than-perfect picture--this is yummy! Caramel Apple Breakfast Pudding Ingredients: 2 large tart apples (such as Jonathan or Granny Smith) 1/4 cup water 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/2 cup packed brown sugar 2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup 2 tablespoons margarine or butter 1/4 cup pecan pieces 3 beaten eggs 1 1/4 cups milk 1 teaspoon vanilla 1/4 teaspoon ground nutme

Dear Readers, This is a bonus! Plus, I'd over-booked--easier to do than I thought! Anyway, I'm delighted to feature a beautiful children's book--hope you enjoy! God bless, Christina Introduce yourself—name, where you’re from, and something people notice when they meet you: Hello, I’m Karen Ferguson, author of the Questions for Kids  picture book series, published through Ambassador Interna