I’ve always been a lists and goals girl. My excitement in every “new” start, whether the beginning of summer, a new school year, or a new calendar year, is the movement toward my goals for those segments of time. So a few …
Turning Research into a Story
My second book in Guidepost’s Secrets from Grandma’s Attic series came out this month. I had so much fun researching and writing this story. For the historical mystery in this book, I latched on to a fact from a previous …
ACFW Conference, Here I Come!
For many consecutive years, both as a pre-published and newly published writer, I attended the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference. However, it has now been many years that I haven’t. Honestly, I can’t even …
What I Discovered in this Writing Season
By the time you read this, I’ll be close to submitting the final edits of my final book in the Guideposts series Secrets from Grandma’s Attic. As I’m wrapping up this chapter (ha!) of my writing career, I’ve been looking back …
New Covers for My Novellas!
What a great time—just a couple of days after Valentine’s Day—to reveal the new covers for my two historical romance novellas! Did you know I’ve written two novellas? I have! And with their new covers, it completes my name …
Playing by Heart Cover Reveal!
When I rebranded in 2021 as the real me—D’Ann Mateer instead of Anne Mateer—I was able to get my rights back to my Bethany House novels in order to do this. Three of them are currently available—Wings of a Dream, At Every …
New Year, New Routine
I like routine, especially when it has been tweaked over time and works well. But sometimes you need a shakeup. Usually that comes from some situation not of your own making, but still. Dolly has definitely shaken up …
Hidden Riches Available!
I’m so excited to share with you that my book Hidden Riches, part of the Secrets From Grandma’s Attic series, is now available! I thought I’d answer some questions about purchasing the book and give you the official …
The Joy of Learning New Things
Do you remember the joy of finally leaning to ride a bike without training wheels? Or swimming across the pool for the first time? Or learning to read and finding a whole new world of books? We get to experience the joy …
Where Do Your Ideas Come From?
This is a common question for writers. I often have this question myself when reading a historical novel, especially ones by author Elizabeth Camden, who tends to find the most unique historical backdrops for her stories! But …