Have you ever known someone you’ve never met in real life, someone you’ve communicated with by way of letters or email and they felt like a close friend? That’s how I think of Liz Curtis Higgs! Yes, the author of umpteen books and speaker extraordinaire, Lizzie, is my friend. Let me tell you how it began! I can hardly believe it goes back almost ten years and it all began with, what else? A book!
Embrace Grace by Liz Curtis Higgs
It was a tumultuous season in my daughter’s life and she needed to be set free – I found this wee book called Embrace Grace and reached out to the author via email. Knock me over with a feather, she replied almost instantaneously!
Of course I’ll sign the book – just send it on and I’ll send it back.
That little book had such an impact on my daughter and she began her own journey of embracing grace and finding freedom in Jesus Christ! If you asked her today she would tell you E.G. was a pivotal point in her healing and wholeness in Christ.
Liz Higgs is one of my heroes – she is the real deal. Liz loves Scotland and has written two awesome fiction series taking readers on journeys through the Lowlands of Scotland, Thorn in My Heart (4 books) and Here Burns My Candle (2 books). It was safe for me to assume she had a favorite shortbread recipe – I sent Liz an email and by the end of that day she sent me a link and her blessing to feature it here on Tasty Tuesday!
2009: Reading Here Burns My Candle for a Facebook promotion on Liz’s author page! (L to R: Simon, Marni, me, my mom)
Christmas and Shortbread are synonymous, yes? Be sure to visit Liz’s writing/speaking website here and her “Let’s Bake Scottish” site here. For your convenience, the recipe is offered below as a printable for your binder!
Bon Appétit!
Beloved, I pray that all may go well with you and that you may be in good health, as it goes well with your soul. 3 John verse 2
The list of Liz’s books seems endless – but here’s her author page on Amazon, I do hope you’ll visit her and when you do? Please tell her former bad girl, Susan sent you, with this message, “May the Lord aye bliss ye for yer kindness!”
xo
Joanne Viola says
December 6, 2016 at 6:21 amSusan, I loved reading this story and seeing the photo! Marni looks so much like you! And you know I will be printing this recipe. Thank you for sharing about Liz Curtis Higgs. My mom & I heard her speak in person and she made us laugh and cry, sometimes at the same time. She is just precious.
admin says
December 6, 2016 at 9:23 amJoanne, have you read her historical novels? They are wonderful! Everything she writes is wonderful.
Tammy Mashburn says
December 6, 2016 at 11:51 amSweet!
XO
Tammy
admin says
December 6, 2016 at 12:52 pmPerfect for a cuppa!
Michele Morin says
December 6, 2016 at 12:49 pmAlso a Liz Lover, Kindred!
I’ve read her children’s book about the Pumpkin to my kids every fall for years and years.
admin says
December 6, 2016 at 12:52 pmWhy, of course!!!!! (((♥)))
Tara says
December 6, 2016 at 5:10 pmWhat an awesome story. I’ll have to try these shortbreads
admin says
December 7, 2016 at 6:44 amOh yes please do.
GGMandy says
December 8, 2016 at 11:49 am“Met” Liz watching Christmas on the Farm with her and Ann Voskamp. What a fun lady. I’m intrigued by her book THe Women of Christmas but it hasn’t got to the top of my reading list yet. So many good books, so little time!
admin says
December 8, 2016 at 12:16 pmI read it last year and loved it!
Liz Curtis Higgs says
December 9, 2016 at 9:29 pmSo completely blessed that you shared my recipe, Susan! Even sweeter are the words about your daughter’s experience with Embrace Grace. Total book of my heart, that one. ALL the glory goes to God!
I’m honored to call you my sister and friend and appreciate all the ways our paths have crossed over the years. THANKS for this Christmas blessing, sis!
admin says
December 10, 2016 at 2:32 amThank YOU, Liz.
Carol says
December 11, 2016 at 12:23 amI’ve only read one of Liz’s books, I’ll have to check out the others. 🙂
admin says
December 11, 2016 at 6:12 amCarol, her books are wonderful!
Sandra Heska King says
December 11, 2016 at 9:05 pmYummy!
admin says
December 12, 2016 at 9:31 amHope you try them in your new kitchen.
Becky Hastings says
December 14, 2016 at 10:59 amWhat a beautiful tribute to a special friend! She seems like the kind of person I’d love to sit with and laugh and cry and talk with all in the span of a single conversation! Thanks for sharing your heart and the recipe!
admin says
December 14, 2016 at 11:08 amI would love to meet Liz Curtis Higgs IRL. xo
Debbie Wilson says
December 16, 2016 at 4:39 pmI heard Liz speak at a writer’s conference and enjoyed her so very much. Thanks for sharing this.
admin says
December 17, 2016 at 7:14 amShe is a delight to me!
Shirley Wilson says
December 18, 2016 at 2:04 amHello My Friend
I am going to find the Embrace Grace by Liz Curtis Higgs. After everything I have been going thru health-wise,all those surgeries including this big one they just did on the 8th, oh and let’s not forget what my kids have put me thru and not being allowed to see my Grandchildren! I really NEED this book so as soon as I am up and about able to function and think clearer I will have it!
I know I don’t comment often but I love reading your blog. You have always been such an inspiration and teacher to me with your wisdom and just plain old common sense.
Love you and Lowell now as I always have.
Shirley
admin says
December 18, 2016 at 6:09 amShirley – I am emailing you.