by Joanne | Jun 8, 2016 | Covers, My Journal, The Lady and the Lionheart
We stood in a meadow just before sunset. After months of prep and planning, it was about to happen. My lovely friend and cover model was transformed into a young heroine from 1890, the photographer was driving up in her car, and it was showtime. I was a blissful kind...
by Joanne | Feb 23, 2016 | For Readers, For Writers, The Lady and the Lionheart
It’s been a busy but fun season of going through The Lady and the Lionheart one final time before sending the book off for copy edits. Part of this process has been pulling out a few favorite research books for this story and doing some careful fact-checking. I...
by Joanne | Dec 10, 2013 | Covers
Today I have the pleasure of teaming up with Kristopher Orr of WaterBrook Multnomah and we’re bringing you the design process for the third book in the Cadence of Grace series! I was amazed by all that’s involved in putting together a book cover and in...
by Joanne | May 7, 2013 | Recipes
My family is really big on banana bread, probably because my husband and kids are not fans of ripe bananas 🙂 I’ve made a lot of these breads over the years, experimenting with different combinations and this recipe is one of our favorites! Typically in the past,...
by Joanne | Mar 19, 2013 | Adventures in Country Living
Today, it’s my joy to introduce to you my dear friend, Amanda Dykes. She’s put together a fantastic grain sack pillow tutorial and has so graciously offered a custom-made pillow to give away! To enter, simply leave a comment below! Grain sacks are...
