I’m so excited to be part of this cover reveal for Laurie Lucking’s debut novel, Common! For the past few years, I have had the privilege of being part of the ACFW Minnesota Chapter (MN-NICE) with Laurie, so I’ve had a close-up seat to this new and exciting leg of her writing journey. Before I reveal the cover, though, here’s …
2017 Christmas Reads
2017 Christmas Reads No surprise, Christmas novels are a huge hit at this time of year. There’s nothing nicer during the winter season than cozying up by the fireplace with a book and a whipped-cream-topped hot cocoa. My kitty will probably be close by too. Here are a few new Christmas novels I’m hoping to read this season. The fun …
Cyber Monday Book Sale!
CYBER MONDAY BOOK SALE (find purchase links below) Dear Reader, I hope you had a very blessed Thanksgiving! And now with Christmas approaching, stores are filled with gifts galore! But let’s not forget that reader on your list–or yourself! This year I’ve teamed up with several author friends to offer some fantastic deals on books on Cyber Monday (November 27, …
Free Gift to Readers
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 …



