Introducing the Hope Chronicles
It's my absolute delight to introduce you to the Hope Chronicles! What it is: 5 authors. 5 heroines. 1 journal plus a blog hop the week of November 5th through the 9th! Lovers of historical romance will have the opportunity to visit each blog, read that heroine's...
Of Edits and Book Launches
This last week I've been working on the edits for the second book in the Cadence of Grace series, Though My Heart is Torn. I've spent my days with fingers to keyboard, heart to story...and there may have been some coffee involved. It's hit me this morning that Be...
Romance and Rocky Roads ~ Guest Post by Keli Gwyn
It is my absolute pleasure to have Keli Gwyn visiting today. If you haven't had the chance to visit Keli via her website, sit in her parlor, sip a cup of tea and get acquainted with Keli and her lovely debut, A Bride Opens Shop in El Dorado, California, you won't be...
The Books From Your Childhoood
My kids love a good story and with summer reading programs all wrapped up, it got me thinking about the books that influence us from our childhood. When you look back, do any particular stories come to mind? Stories that shaped you, molded you and played a role in...
Lady Outlaw by Stacy Henrie + Book Giveaway!!
No one would ever imagine a fresh-faced young woman could be robbing stage bandits of their ill-gotten fortunes. But Jennie Jones is desperate to save her family's ranch from foreclosure. And the risks seem worth it, until her upright new ranch hand offers a glimpse...
Three-ingredient Lemon Cookies
Can I just take a moment to say how excited I am that these cookies have come into my life? My hubby is a total cookie man and well, can you beat THREE ingredients?! I know I'm not the first person to make cookies this way, so while I'm not re-inventing the wheel...
Celebrating Summer With a Giveaway!
It's my pleasure to welcome Beverly Nault and in honor of these last days of summer, we're giving away a copy of Fresh Start Summer, book one in the Season's of Cherryvale series--a cozy, arm chair travel where neighbors care, gardeners share and God allows do-overs....
The Time Has Come
To most folks, August 1st was just another day on the calendar. But for me, last Monday stood out as a little more significant than Sunday or Tuesday. Why? Because Be Still My Soul, went out into the world through the Blogging for Books program. Yep, it's out there....
Critique Partner Appreciation Week!
Critique partners. Almost every writer has one. Which is why we're gonna celebrate. And give away prizes! Critique partners...they're what help turn our rough drafts into polished versions. Our boring plot threads into a page turner. A cardboard character into one a...
Summer Snacks For Kids (When You’re a Busy Mom!)
Summer is a busy time for most moms. Kids are loaded with energy and are hoping to have fun under the summer sun. I have 3 little ones and for several hours a day for the next few weeks, this mommy's gotta head off to Appalachia and hang out with my characters as I...
What Book Would You Fall Into?
So we've got a vacation coming up which means I'm going to be away from civilization for a few days. Whoop! So in honor of new adventures, I thought I would post a little early and ask you this question: If you could go anywhere, or be anyone in a book. Where or who...
Author interview with Dani Pettrey
Today I have the pleasure of interviewing Dani Pettrey. She is the author of The Alaskan Courage series and her first book, Submerged (Bethany House, 2012) is a romantic suspense set in the coastal town of Yancey Alaska and recently garnered 4 1/2 stars from...
New Release
