Hey y'all! I'm visiting Lori Freeland's blog today, talking about writing the novels after the debut novel! Come on over and learn what happened to my writing process. …
My Favorite Christmas Novels
It's Black Friday. People are shopping. Of course my favorite shopping includes books. And now that Thanksgiving is behind us, my books, like my music, will reflect the Christmas season. So here are some of my favorite …
One Thousand Gift Receipts: A Holi-devo
Did you get your copy of the devotional I wrote with my friend Leslie Wilson? Just a reminder, the devotional dates start tomorrow, Thursday, November 15, and runs through January 2. Each day provides a scripture with …
No Safe Harbor by Elizabeth Ludwig–With a Giveaway!
In February of 2011, I met Elizabeth Ludwig at a writers retreat. She and I instantly connected. That weekend, she pitched her historical romantic suspense series to a Bethany House editor. Now the first book in that series, …
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Everything by Mary DeMuth
Everything: What You Give and What You Gain to Become Like Jesus is my friend Mary DeMuth's latest book, an exploration of how we choose (or not!) to give our whole selves--our everything--to Jesus. If you've read any of …
Visiting Inkwell Inspirations Today
I'm visiting with the lovely ladies at Inkwell Inspirations today and talking about infusing fiction with historical fact. Come over and join the conversation. There is even a giveaway involved! …
The Holidays Are Coming!
Does the mere title of this post send your nerves into a frenzy? It does mine! It's already November 2 and I'm not prepared. Not for Thanksgiving or Christmas, New Year's Eve or New Year's Day. But they will come. And …
Book Signing in Central PA
I'm so excited to be at Friendship Bookstore in Burnham, PA (near Lewistown) Friday evening. If you are in the area, come join us. I'd love to meet you and they've got a great deal going: buy At Every Turn that evening and …
Catching Up on Some Reading
When I'm in the head down and rewrite (or revise) mode, reading is the first thing to go. It's a brain space issue. My head is full of my own story and I don't want to convolute it with too much of someone else's. But …
Did You Know . . .
In 1916, A cast iron, medium-sized range, with cooktop and stove, able to burn both wood and coal, cost about $25 from Sears. A new Ford or Chevrolet cost $345-$550, depending on the model and features. A loaf of bread …