I read a lovely Christmas novel over the holidays, one recommended to me by a twitter follower. It was written by a rector's wife in England back in the 1911 and had a Grace Livingston Hill feel to it. (But even better, …
Playing By Heart Cover Reveal!
Here it is, the cover for my September 2014 release, Playing By Heart. I'd love to hear what you think! …
Cry, The Beloved Country
I try to sprinkle books that are considered classics into my reading diet. For me, this generally means novels written prior to the 20th century. But sometimes I like to stretch myself. When my son brought home his copy …
Family Christian Store coupon
Everyone likes a good sale, right? Especially at a store where you can buy BOOKS!!!! Thanks to the folks at Family Christian Stores for this offer to extend to all of you. Enjoy! …
The Sky Beneath My Feet Quote
I don't often highlight in novels. Usually when I do it is either something uniquely and beautifully written or a very profound truth I want to think on further. I read The Sky Beneath My Feet last May. Like all of Lisa …
Finding Kindred Spirits
Like Anne Shirley, I used to think kindred spirits were hard to find in this world. But also like Anne Shirley, I've come to realize they are not. My transition to that understanding is partly due to the fact that …
Read Any Good Books Lately?
Here we are, just fifteen days into a new year, and I've already finished three wonderful novels and am making progress on three others, so I thought I'd share. Dear Mr. Knightley by Katherine Reay Oh. My. Goodness. Where …
Quote from Drawing Near to the Heart of God
Confessions of a Book Hoarder–with a giveaway
Hello, my name is Anne Mateer, and I'm a book hoarder. It's true. Really. I have more books than is good for one person (or rather, two, since hubby is a book hoarder as well!), even when I regularly weed through and clear …
On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin and A Heart Deceived by Michelle Griep
My life has been crazy lately. Between quick-drafting a new novel during Nanowrimo and traveling with my husband on business, reading time has almost fallen by the wayside. Almost. But lately I've read two great historical …
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