Do you ever get on a string of reading where every single book mesmerizes you? I mean they aren't just good, they keep you coming back to them, even when you don't have time to read. Or, in my case, they caused me to …
Recent Reads
I've been blowing through books, which often happens when my life feels out of control. But two of the three kids are settled now and the college student is home for just this week before heading back. And I expect that means …
Historical Fiction Class in August
Once again I'll be teaching my online class on writing historical fiction through Margie Lawson's Writers Academy. I'd love for you to join us--or to pass along the info to someone you know who might be interested. …
Book Signing in Ft. Worth June 27
What are you doing this weekend? If you live near Ft. Worth, Texas, I hope y'all come out to a multi-author book signing at the Lifeway store at Bryant Irvin and Loop 820! I'm so excited to be participating with my dear …
What (in my opinion) historical fiction is NOT
I love historical fiction. I love reading it. I love writing it. I love the "realness" that fictional characters bring to historical events and facts. But not too long ago I read a historical novel that, in my opinion, wasn't …
At Every Turn Ebook Sale!
Everybody loves a bargain! My 2013 Carol Award finalist book, At Every Turn, is only .99 in ebook format from today (2/27/15) until Sunday (3/1/25). Get your copy and share the info with your friends! Happy …
Rising to the Challenge by Alicia A. Willis
Today my friend Alicia Willis releases the third installment in her Comrades of Honor series! (Though I'm told it reads fine as a stand alone.) Yay, Alicia! So to celebrate with her, we're giving away one copy of the ebook! …
Recent Reads
I've been reading a lot lately. Maybe more than I ought. But it seems like every book I've picked up in the past few weeks has been really, really good. Exactly what I needed on several different fronts. I already told you …
Creating That Historical Feel Class starts Monday!
I'm teaching Creating That Historical Feel again through Margie Lawson's Writing Academy! If you or someone you know is new to writing historical fiction or is having trouble with their historical novel "feeling" historical, …
Ebook release–and an ebook special!
Playing by Heart releases as an ebook today and the physical book should be in stock at most retailers! In celebration, we have an ebook special on A Home for My …