Latter-daily Digest just posted a fantastic interview with author Donna Banta!! Donna told some great stories about her life in and out of the church — many I hadn’t heard myself, even though we’ve been friends for years!! Absolutely worth a listen!
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Thanks for posting, Chanson! I had fun visiting with Gene and Maven on Latter-daily Digest. 🙂
It is a great listen! (And I loved the book too)