“Lullaby for a Birthmom” – Memory Box Secrets Playlist

In one of the subplots in Memory Box Secrets, a teenage mom and her boyfriend plan to give their child up for adoption. It was my intention to show Meghan and Doran’s decision as being extraordinarily courageous and loving. Hopefully that came across in the book. “Lullaby for a Birthmom” is a song Michael Pearce Donley has performed at concerts but isn’t available …

“Family Tree” – Memory Box Secrets Playlist

In Memory Box Secrets, Sheila Peterson-Brook’s greatest fear is that she’s going to parent just as her mother and father raised her. No, she wasn’t abused, physically, but she wasn’t loved either. Sheila spent much of her life closing off her heart, because it hurt to much to feel, but her new-found faith is helping break open her heart. I love …

The Music of Memory Box Secrets

I’m blogging over at Inkspirational Messages today! For the past couple of weeks, we’ve been sharing whether we’re a “little bit country” or “a little bit rock ‘n roll.” I took a different path on this topic by sharing what type of music Sheila, my heroine from Memory Box Secrets, prefers. https://inkspirationalmessages.com/musical-memories/ Also, over the next few weeks, I’ll be …

“You Are Loved” – Memory Box Secrets Playlist

In Memory Box Secrets, I delve into the past of my heroine, Sheila Peterson-Brooks, learning more about how all she ever wanted was to be loved by her parents. The song, “You Are Loved” by Building 429 could have been written by Sheila herself. It really addresses her hurt and longing, something those of us who come from loving homes …

Library Book Shelfies

On my visit to the library yesterday, I picked up four very awesome books that just happened to be written by three of my friends plus myself. Stranded by Don & Stephanie Prichard Shattered Image by Stacy Monson As Love Blooms by Lorna Seilstad and Memory Box Secrets by me! No surprise, the books wanted to take a shelfie or two. (Sorry, …

The Winner of WAIT FOR ME is …

*** Maxie Anderson *** Congratulations, Maxie, on winning the Kindle version of Jo Huddleston‘s new release, Wait for Me! I’m certain you’ll enjoy Jo’s story! Winner chosen via Random.org.  

Book Review: Shattered Image by Stacy Monson

A few weeks back you had the opportunity to meet author Stacy Monson and her hero from her debut novel, Peter Theisen. Now finally, here’s my official review of Shattered Image. (Which you can purchase at Amazon, B&N, & BAM) She’s forced from the spotlight. He can’t wait to jump in. SHATTERED IMAGE by Stacy Monson is one of the best …

As Love Blooms Visits Como Park Conservatory

As my good friend Lorna Seilstad‘s latest release takes place at the Como Park Conservatory (a beautiful St. Paul landmark) I had to bring As Love Blooms along with me for a day of photobombing. You can see several of the pics at Inkspirational Messages: https://inkspirationalmessages.com/as-love-blooms-at-como-park-conservatory/ Lorna’s also offering a book giveaway to one lucky commenter at the Inksper blog, so click on over to …