Simply Sisters: A New Direction

You've probably already noticed that our blog looks different. And not only do we have a new look, but we're heading in a little bit different direction, too. Less like a diary, more like a blog of DIY, recipes, photography, and inspirational life posts. We'll call it a lifestyle blog. ;) Check out our new Welcome page to see more on what we're about now! We're really excited about our new step forward and hope you are too.

It's still us... it's still our distinct voices in writing (although I hope that I've improved my own voice and style since when we started, lol!) Three years is a good amount of time for a blog, and we're glad for all we've learned through keeping it up. We hope to see Simply Sisters continue on, grow, and mature along with us.

A big thank you to all of you! <3 p="">

Jonas and Olivia

Hello!
Remember in the last post I said we've been pretty busy? Well, today's post is about one of the things that's been keeping Victoria quite busy. ;) She published her second book on July 15th and her ebook came out on Saturday!  I am super excited and happy about it!

Book Release! Wind Chimes, Christmas Story Collection

Hooray! 

I'm super excited to announce that my first book, Wind Chimes, a collection of Christmas stories, is now on the shelves!

I had originally intended for the ebook to be free, but unfortunately .99 was the cheapest price I was allowed to pick from the Kindle Publishing Services for this book. However, I have a 100% off for a limited time sale coming up soon--you'll hear more about that later. :) 

I would be so happy if you read my book! I'm really sorry the ebook can't be free, but I hope that you all will get it anyways and leave me a review. :D 

The print book can be found here: 

Wind Chimes, Christmas Story Collection

To buy on Amazon.com look here: 

Amazon.com Wind Chimes

And the e-book can be bought here:

Wind Chimes, Christmas Story Collection Ebook

Thanks so much everybody for your support! It's been a long process and I've learned a lot, but it's really just the beginning! :) I'm so thankful for everybody who's been behind me and encouraged me. 

You all have a lovely day!

<3 p="">

Victoria

Simply Sisters News Flash! :D

Hello everybody! It's time for another Simply Sisters update, because where on earth have we been? I truly am sorry for the lack of posts recently, but I have some exciting news to tell you, too!

My Website Announcement!

I'm so excited-- I have a bit of news for you all! 

And that is that my website is now up and running!

...without (hopefully!) any weird quirks. :) 

Week of Pictures Six-- And then Spring Came

Howdy! I'm here with my long overdo week of pictures. :) 

I'm feeling pretty excited with summer coming on! We actually broke records here in Shibetsu for hottest April-- it got to 77F here this week, which is crazy! Our summers are always mild compared to many places, so it came as a surprise to us all. :P 

Week of Pictures, Five-- Us and Life

Hi! How are you all doing? Sorry it has taken so long to get another installment of these posts up!

One More Step

Yesterday I finished writing my Revolutionary War book-- that monstrous little thing tried so hard to not end,  (I have landed with 50,000 extra words than I first expected), but finally, Praise the Lord, it's done. 

Or at least, the second draft is. :P 

Week of Pictures, 3

Howdy, you all! Sorry it took me so long to get this up! First it was my computer acting up, then my camera decided to be a bit cranky and not load onto my computer. Sometimes, I wish everything wasn't so technological, but then after pondering that a minute or so, I change my mind. I am thankful for technology and how we can use it to keep in touch with friends, and (hopefully) be a blessing to others, through blogs, emails, etc! 

Week of Pictures, 2

Well, a bit more than a week, I'm afraid, lol! So I have a bunch of pictures to show you. :)

What the Moon Did the First Christmas

Hello everybody! :) 

This is a thought I got just as soon as I clicked to write a new post... so let's see how it goes!

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What the Moon Did the First Christmas

The star was so bright. If the moon could have known how many songs and poems the star would have written about its luminescence over the stable, I'm not sure what it would have thought the night that God told the universe His plan.

Recipe Testing--Hot Vanilla

Hot Vanilla

Hello everybody! 

Last week, Abigail and I decided to test out a new recipe of something we never tried before. We picked Hot Vanilla, which sounded intriguing-- something different, for sure! 

Writerly moments

Hello my friends!





--my desk--

I think this quote should almost be my writing motto! It really is one of the reasons I keep plugging away at writing---not just for me, but to glorify God and so that others will have books that perhaps they've wanted to read but haven't found either.