Hold on tight! We have a lot of books to talk about this month! Let’s start with those that are Christy Award finalists. (The winners will be announced on November 14th—and my sister and I will be there!) Indigo …
A Dream Come True
Yes, my girlhood dream was to write fiction. And I do. But somewhere in the back of my mind, the dream was also to own a bookstore. Of course, then I worked in a bookstore during college. Not as glamorous as the idea …
Backyard Days
I’m not an outdoorsy girl by any means, but I love my backyard. Not becuase it’s beautiful. And not because there is any gardening to do—it’s just grass—I simpy the cozy space and the peace it provides. Because we …
Meet Author Stephanie King
I’m here with another author interview—and another debut author as well! Meet my friend Stephanie King. Stephanie and I met At the ACFW Conference in 2023. We were on the same flight and I heard her say she was …
Sept reads
It’s been a wonderful month of reading! Lots of fiction and a couple of short history books for research. To Enchant a Lady’s Heart and To Marry an English Lord by Robin Lee Hatcher I read the “box set” of these …
Mirror Image?
Because I am always reading more than one novel at a time, I often notice book similarities. It is not unusual for me to discover that the main character in one current read is named the same as a supporting character in …
August Reads
As usual, I’ve read a few books this month. They ranged quite widely in genre—historical and contemporary, adrenaline-lace and lyrical, romance and not romance. There should be something in here for everyone’s tastes! Sisi …
A Short Story Collection
What fun it has been to collaborate with some amazing authors and be able to present to you this short story anthology, The Jeweler's Heart. In The Jeweler’s Heart, each story centers around a gemstone--all of …
Meet Author Katlyn Bates
Hey friends! I’m starting up a new occasional series of posts where I introduce you to an author friend of mine! Some you will have read before. Others you won’t already know, which is why I want to highlight …
July Reads
July was full of travel, which often means more reading time. But not this go-around. Our trip to Boston was jam-packed from morning to night. And the vacation with our family was one of people not really relaxation. Still, I …










