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Setting Sail with the Prodigal Son

Setting Sail with the Prodigal Son

by Joanne | Apr 3, 2019 | Daughters of Northern Shores, Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Thomas Nelson

The ship dipped and sprayed. Water gusted against the sides, foamy and white. Though she was gaining speed, the last of her sails were being unfurled, running rigging pulled tight and laid over the pins. With easy foot placements, Haakon descended the few meters down...
The Making of a Book ~ Manuscript Galleys!

The Making of a Book ~ Manuscript Galleys!

by Joanne | Oct 4, 2018 | Daughters of Northern Shores, Thomas Nelson, Writing

Join me today in my writing space for the inside process of the final steps of book editing  – the galleys! Recently, the galleys for Daughters of Northern Shores landed on my porch. It’s always exciting to find one of those envelopes, to see the return address from...
NEW Norwegian-American Romance

NEW Norwegian-American Romance

by Joanne | Jun 21, 2018 | Daughters of Northern Shores, Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Thomas Nelson

Set in 19th Century Virginia, the Norgaard family saga is in full swing! Book 1, Sons of Blackbird Mountain releases in just 10 days!! And now, the team at Thomas Nelson and I have the joy of sharing with you the upcoming sequel, Daughters of Northern Shores. Could it...

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