by Joanne | Apr 7, 2020 | News and Updates, Thomas Nelson
Coming 2021!! Dear reader friends, I’m delighted beyond measure to have the honor of writing an ALL NEW novel for Thomas Nelson/HarperCollins Christian. The contract is signed, first draft is nearing completion, and I can’t wait to share more. All kinds of fun...
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...
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...
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...
by Joanne | Jul 18, 2017 | Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Thomas Nelson
The first book in my Norwegian-American series with Thomas Nelson has an official title! It’s a title that’s ever so dear because it’s not only the heart and soul of this story, but it’s been the name of this novel before the first word was...
by Joanne | Dec 28, 2016 | News and Updates, Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Thomas Nelson
It’s an absolute joy to get to team up with Thomas Nelson and Harper Collins Christian Publishing for a brand new Appalachian Romance series! I’ve had the HONOR of signing with Harper Collins Christian Publishing for a new historical series – the...