Congratulations to Keely Brooke Keith on the release of ABOVE RUBIES, book 2 in her excellent Uncharted Beginnings series! (Purchase here). Here’s the back cover blurb: It’s 1863, and schoolteacher Olivia Owens believes education should be a top priority in the newly established settlement of Good Springs. Between planning lessons and helping out on her family’s homestead, Olivia doesn’t have …
PLANTING HOPE Cover Reveal
PLANTING HOPE Cover Reveal Once again, George at Think Cap Design Studios has crafted a perfect cover! My street team is telling me it’s their favorite yet, which is amazing as my covers always get WoW ratings. 🙂 Here’s the back cover blurb: When flowers and chocolate collide, romance is sure to bloom. Family has always been the one constant …
CAPTURING BEAUTY at Clash of the Titles
Vote for CAPTURING BEAUTY at Clash of the Titles Hi All! Capturing Beauty is waging war over at Clash of the Titles! Competition is fierce, soI’d love your vote for favorite book! Go here to vote: https://www.clashofthetitles.com/2017/03/vote-on-these-springtime-reads.html
World Down Syndrome Day 2017
World Down Syndrome Day 2017 Little breaks my heart more than to hear stories about fetuses diagnosed with Down Syndrome being aborted. It’s reported that in Iceland, 100% of those diagnosed will be aborted, and Denmark is heading in that direction. In this US, an estimated 92% of DS diagnoses lead to abortion (read here). Do these countries realize what …
MOSES at Sight & Sound Theater in Branson
Last week I joined four other ladies (Stacy Monson, Sarah Anderson, Dawn Ford, & Mari Keisling) on a writing retreat in Branson, Missouri (read about it here). We wanted to cap off our week with a show, as Branson is renowned for its diverse theatrical, musical, and entertainment venues. My daughter recommended Moses at Sight & Sound Theatres (we saw Jonah …
Writing Retreats Rock!
Writing Retreats Rock! I had the immense pleasure of being in Branson, Missouri last week for a wonderfully motivating writing retreat. And the best part was having the fellowship of four authors–Stacy Monson, Dawn Ford, Mari Keisling, and Sarah Anderson–whom I blessed to call friends (including my daughter!) On Sunday, March 5, we arrived at The Cliffs at Long Creek …
March 2017 New Releases from ACFW
March 2017 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website. Contemporary Romance: Reunion at Crane Lake by Robin Bayne — Colt’s memory is returning after the accident that ended his career. Now he wants to take over his family’s inn, but he’ll have to partner with his former fiancée to be …
Huge Inspirational Contemporary Romance Giveaway!
Inspirational Contemporary Romance Giveaway! If you love reading Inspirational Contemporary Romances, then here’s a giveaway just for you! BookSweeps currently has a promotion giving away a Kindle Fire plus 45+ inspirational contemporary romance ebooks! The giveaway includes my Capturing Beauty along with books by other favorite authors such as Susan May Warren, Kara Isaac, Sally Bradley, and more! To enter, …
Capturing Beauty Playlist
For me, music and books go together. Whenever I’m writing, there are always songs in the back of my mind that help tell the story, and when the story is completed, I’ll find more music that go with the theme or the characters. The playlist for Capturing Beauty might be short, but the music is mighty! What are your favorite …
Reader Spotlight on Connie!
Today I’m honored to present to you voracious reader and vocal author cheerleader, Connie Ruggles! Like so many of my boosters, Connie supports dozens of other writers. She is a gift! ~ Connie’s Favorite Things ~ Type of Book: No favorite. Love suspense, Amish, mystery, cozy, police procedurals… Book: No favorite. Too many good ones! Author: Too many to name …