~~~ eBook Giveaway ~~~ See contest rules below A few years back I ran across a blogger who shared my affinity for Vince Flynn novels and gritty, Christian fiction. Since then, Nicole Petrino-Salter has become the best of cyber-friends. While we don’t always agree when it comes to books, I don’t think there’s anyone whose literary tastes are more similar to …
Meet the Hero & Heroine from RODEO REUNION
***Book Giveaway*** See details below On Tuesday you got to know author Shannon Taylor Vannatter‘s Favorite Things, and today you get to meet Slade Walker and Raquel Marris, the hero and heroine from Shannon’s latest release, Rodeo Reunion. I’m certain this interview will compel you to hurry over to your bookstore and pick up Shannon’s books. Raquel and Slade, are you …
Get to Know Peter from Stacy Monson’s SHATTERED IMAGE!
*** BOOK GIVEAWAY*** See contest rules below It’s no secret that I’m super-excited for my friend, Stacy Monson, whose debut novel just came out. Stacy and I have traveled much of this writer journey together, so to see her work finally come to fruition is beyond thrilling! So this week, my blog posts are dedicated to Stacy. Today you get to …
A Detour Into Non-Fiction
(Guest post by Michelle Griep) I’m thrilled to welcome novelist, fellow Minnesotan, and best of all, friend, Michelle Griep to my blog today. Not only is she a fabulous writer, but she also rocks as a teacher. Her blog, Writer off the Leash, is replete with writer helps which she relays with a dash of humor. If you haven’t checked …
Novel Anticipation – January 2015, Part 1
January’s a big month for new releases, so I’m breaking the post into two parts. Today, I get to brag on a few friends whose books just released. I’d love it (they’d love it too!) if you’d give their books a try. BRENTWOOD’S WARD by Michelle Griep Shiloh Run Press (Michelle will be my guest this coming Tuesday the 13th. …
Getting to Know Authors Don & Stephanie Prichard
***Book Giveaway*** Enter Below ~*~*~ About eight years ago while attending the Write His Answer Conference in Estes Park, Colorado, I had the honor of meeting Stephanie and Don Prichard, a couple penning their first book together. We reconnected a year or two later at the same conference where we were enrolled in the Nangie class (Nancy Rue and Angela Hunt). …
Chatting with Rose Ross Zediker
I’ve had the great pleasure of getting to know Rose Ross Zediker through Inkspirational Messages. 2014 has been a pretty good year for Rose with two novels releasing, THE WIDOW’S SUITOR in February, and now SWEET ON THE COWGIRL this month, and, as you’ll see below, 2015 promises to be even busier! Rose graciously took a few minutes out of her schedule …
Book Launch Celebration!
Yes, I’ve celebrated online, but this time I’m hosting an actual party, not a virtual one, and you’re all invited! If you’re near the Twin Cities tonight, I’d love it if you’d drop in. There will be music and refreshments and book readings and giveaways! Should be a fun evening. Interested? Great! Here are the specifics: See you tonight! …
Reinvigorating Retreat
Ahh, there’s nothing like a little retreat to rest the body and mind and reinvigorate the soul. And no, I’m not talking about withdrawing from enemy forces after a defeat … or maybe I am … But I digress. As I was saying, there’s nothing better to refresh ourselves than taking a day or two or more–preferably more!–to get away …
A Novel Christmas List – Friends from Minnesota!
As I stated in a previous post, I know these authors, and they know me! They’re all fellow members of our ACFW Minnesota Chapter, MN NICE. I’d love it–and they’d love it too–if you’d add these books to your Christmas list or purchase them for a loved one. Regency THE DANCING MASTER by Julie Klassen (Bethany House) – this novel …