Free Gift to Readers The greatest gift an author can receive is encouragement and kind words from our readers. Those words are a balm to a an oft-insecure soul. I pondered what I could give back to my faithful readers at Christmas, and what better than a free gift of a story–or two?! Because Planting Hope (Where the Heart Is …
Where the Heart Is Series Box Set!
Where the Heart Is Romance Box Set For those of you who love (need!) to read books in order, my Where the Heart Is Romance Series all-in-one-ebook bundle is now up for pre-order on Amazon for a special pre-order price of only $8.99! Get all three ebooks in one, along with additional scenes at the end of Risking Love and Capturing …
ACFW – November 2017 New Releases
November 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Rooted in Love by Valerie Comer — A divorcé with a set of rambunctious twins falls for the boys’ daycare administrator, but does he deserve another chance at love? (Contemporary Romance, Independently Published) Prescription for Romance by June Foster …
First Inspy Romance Post! + Giveaway
Today my first post for the Inspy Romance blog went live! I’m talking about ten of my favorite things, plus I’m offering a giveaway of Planting Hope. I hope you come on over and say “Hi!” Ten Favorite Things + #Giveaway!
My Favorite Things with Shannon Taylor Vannatter + Giveaway
I’m excited to welcome back my friend, award-winning author Shannon Taylor Vannatter! Shannon’s visited my blog numerous times, having over a dozen novels published. Wow! I remember when we were newbies hoping for a contract. Now, her books will soon occupy an entire shelf in my personal library. Shannon’s latest will certainly be a hit as it mixes cowboys and …
A Time to Listen
I recently finished reading Crisis Shot, a thought-provoking book by Janice Cantore, a retired Long Beach, CA police officer. The story was about a cop who, in the line of duty, fatally shoots an unarmed teen. It was quite the hot-button issue for the author to tackle, but she did it very well, with grace, and I’d highly recommend the …
ACFW October 2017 New Releases
October 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: The Secret Life of Sarah Hollenbeck by Bethany Turner — Becoming a Christian is the best and worst thing that has ever happened to Sarah Hollenbeck. Best because, well, that’s obvious. Worst because, up to this point, she’s made …
Around the Blogosphere with Planting Hope
Around the Blogosphere with Planting Hope Thanks to all who’ve joined in my Book Release Celebration! It’s still going on, and I’ve got plenty of treats left to share, so stop on over! Happy Release Day, Planting Hope! +Giveaway! With the release, Planting Hope has been circling the blogosphere, and that means you have several more opportunities to win books! …
Happy Release Day, Planting Hope! +Giveaway!
Congratulations, Deanne P! Winner of Planting Hope Book Giveaway! Happy Release Day, Planting Hope! Welcome Everyone! Thank you for joining in my celebration of Planting Hope‘s Book Birthday! As always, I have plenty of treats on hand, including several varieties of chocolate! My hero, Luke, who owns a candy store, insisted on only serving the best! The credit for decorating …
Photo Tour of Planting Hope
This past week I was in Duluth, Minnesota with my husband for a conference. While he was conferring. I was editing. Then when the conference ended, we joined with Jess and Luke from Planting Hope to tour a few of the places they visited during the book. Join us on the visual tour! Jess’s parents own an old brick building …