Getting to Know Michelle Griep

One of the greatest blessings of writing is meeting fascinating people, many through local writing groups, which is where I had the pleasure of getting to know Michelle Griep.  Not only is Michelle a gifted author, but she’s kind and smart and generous and funny and so much more, and I’m thankful to call her friend! Michelle has become a very …

Literary Christmas List – Day 3

Historical Fiction Seven Brides for Seven Texans, a compilation including friends Lorna Seilstad, Erica Vetsch, Gabrielle Meyer, plus authors Amanda Barratt, Susan Page Davis, Kelli Gwyn, Vicki McDonough Purchase link: books2read.com/u/4DADwP Meet the seven Hart brothers of the 7-Heart ranch in central Texas. Each man is content in his independent life, without the responsibilities of a wife and children—until their father …

Literary Christmas List 2016 – Day 2

Fantasy Beast by Chawna Schroeder Purchase: books2read.com/u/3kZBan I am Beast. I serve the master. For as long as Beast can remember, she has lived among her master’s dogs. With them she sleeps. With them she eats. With them she fights and struggles to survive. But through hunger and cold she dreams of one day becoming her master’s favorite, earning bones with …

Meet Nicholas Brentwood from Michelle Griep’s BRENTWOOD’S WARD

*** Book Giveaway *** See contest info below There’s little that’s more fun than welcoming friends to my blog, especially when they have a brand new book out, so I’m thrilled to welcome author Michelle Griep … Actually, let me restate that, I’m thrilled to welcome Nicholas Brentwood, Michelle Griep’s hero from her new release, Brentwood’s Ward, to my blog. Michelle is …

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. …

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 …

June 2013 – Novel Anticipation, Minnesota Edition

It just so happens that the books topping my list for June are all written by Minnesotans! It shouldn’t be a surprise as our state boasts many talented authors. What’s extra fun is that I know most of the authors listed below. I eagerly anticipate reading all their books. 🙂 A HEART DECEIVED (David C. Cook) by Michelle Griep (Michelle …