Congratulations to all the Carol Award Finalists! For those of you unfamiliar with this award, it’s given by the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) in recognition of the best Christian fiction published during the previous calendar year. As a Christian fiction author, this is one of the most highly coveted awards out there. I’m especially excited for friends Erica Vetsch (who swept …
Help Wanted – Book Boosters
With my next book, Risking Love – a Where the Heart Is romance, set to release in October, and the pre-order to go live the first part of July, I’m looking for a few readers who’d love to join my Book Boosters. What are Book Boosters you ask? They’re a team of people who help spread the word and create …
Summer Bucket List
Five activities on my summer bucket list, in no particular order: See a movie at a drive-in theater Take in a few Minnesota Twins baseball games (in spite of how absolutely awful they’re playing this year!) Go to Orchestra Hall with my daughter to hear Laura Osnes and Santino Fontana sing Broadway tunes (https://www.minnesotaorchestra.org/buy/tickets/browse-calendar/eventdetail/788/-/a-broadway-romance) Hike around Minnehaha Park, home of Minnehaha …
Chain of Mercy Updates + Sale + Giveaway!
Chain of Mercy, my debut release, is closing in on 100 Amazon reviews. As of this posting, it has 91 reviews, and all but a couple are very positive. Yes, I’m pleased that so many like this book, and I’m relieved that it’s not a stinker in the eyes of most readers. With 100 reviews on my radar, I’ve decided …
Getting to Know Nicole Petrino-Salter + Giveaway!
Congratulations to Gayle, Winner of Sweet Release! *** Book Giveaway *** See Contest Rules Below I had the pleasure of *meeting* Nicole Petrino-Salter a handful of years ago via her blog, Into the Fire. I was immediately drawn to her honesty and openness when talking about the state of Christian fiction, and quite often, we share the same opinion. Since …
New Book Release Schedule!
Back on March 8, 2016 I posted a tentative book release schedule. A mere two months later, that schedule has changed drastically, so here’s the new *tentative* schedule: October 4, 2016 – Risking Love (Where the Heart Is book #1) – As I will likely–hopefully–soon be recognized as a Qualified Independent Publisher, I’m moving Risking Love‘s release up by four months. Releasing …
Just Breathe …
“Be still and know that I am God…” Psalm 46:10 Here’s a song most of us can identify with in our chaotic lives, in this crazy-busy society. Take time to rest at Jesus’ feet and just breathe. Breathe by Jonny Diaz
Thy Will Be Done
One of the biggest questions people ask God is “Why?” Why am I going through this? If you’re such a good God, why am hurting? Confused? Broken? Much or most of the time, the answer isn’t ours to know, rather we’re to trust and give, whatever the situation is, over to Him and surrender. His will be done, not mine. …
Spring 2016 – Novel Anticipation
I can’t think of much better than sitting outside in the spring sunshine with a book in hand, can you? (Assuming spring gets here!) Here are a few titles that would be perfect for that anticipated sunshiny day. HER ONE AND ONLY (Porter Family Series) by Becky Wade Gray Fowler, star NFL tight end, is being pursued by a stalker, so …
Birthday Bonus Buy!
I just realized that today my debut novel, Chain of Mercy, is two-years old! My, how time flies! I can’t let the day pass without a little party, so to celebrate, I’m offering the Kindle version of Chain of Mercy for only 99¢ ~ one day only! Get (or gift) a copy today and help spread the word! Purchase here: Amazon