After a book dryspell in March, April’s reading list is pouring books, so much so that I have to break this post into two parts. A lot of gritty women’s fiction is coming out this month, for which I’m very happy. I’ve read from all the authors on today’s list, and know I should expect quality reads from each of …
Starting With a Blank Canvas
–I interrupt Book Talk Tuesday to talk painting–although, if you think about it, painting and writing novels are very similar. Both start with a blank canvas and end up telling a unique story!– Last Friday my lovely daughter and I had a fantastic evening out at Wine and Canvas. It’s a brilliant business that makes artists out of EVERYONE, along with …
Meet Tori & Brant from Shannon Taylor Vannatter’s RODEO FAMILY
*** BOOK GIVEAWAY *** See contest rules below ~*~*~ I’m thrilled to welcome guest blogger Shannon Taylor Vannatter to my blog today! Shannon and I go back quite a few years, having met when we were assigned to the same critique group with author Lorna Seilstad. Back then we were all unpublished, and now a both Shannon and Lorna are …
MEMORY BOX SECRETS Cover Reveal
Ta da! Isn’t it beautiful! Thank you to Think-Cap Design Studios for creating another amazing cover! Here’s what Memory Box Secrets (which time-wise follows Chain of Mercy) is all about: Newlyweds Richard and Sheila Brooks have it all. Sheila is pregnant. Richard’s business is flourishing. Their formerly broken lives have been mended, and life couldn’t be better. Or so they …
Getting to Know Author Keely Brooke Keith
*** Multiple Book Giveaway *** See contest rules below I had the pleasure of *meeting* Keely Brooke Keith last summer when our debut publishing journeys happened down the same path. They’ve veered apart a bit, but never too far. Like me, Keely’s working on releasing a series, and her second book, Uncharted Redemption, officially released last Thursday. I read her debut, …
A Visit With Best-Selling Author, Jim West
*** Book Giveaway! See contest rules below *** I had the privilege of *meeting* Jim West several years ago thanks to the wonderful Soldiers Angels program. Our family volunteered to adopt a soldier, which meant we’d write letters and send care packages several times over a period of months. We were told not to expect return correspondence, which was fine …
Getting to Know Jacqueline from When Dawn Breaks
I’m pleased to welcome Jennifer Slattery today! Back in September 2016, I spotlighted her debut novel, Beyond I Do (Currently on sale at Amazon for less than $4 for ebook and print!), in a debut author post. In December, Jennifer’s sophomore work, WHEN DAWN BREAKS, came out, and I love the reviews it’s getting, saying that the story is very real, …
A Detour Into Non-Fiction
(Guest post by Michelle Griep) I’m thrilled to welcome novelist, fellow Minnesotan, and best of all, friend, Michelle Griep to my blog today. Not only is she a fabulous writer, but she also rocks as a teacher. Her blog, Writer off the Leash, is replete with writer helps which she relays with a dash of humor. If you haven’t checked …
Novel Anticipation, February 2015
My list is short this month, but it’s a quality list including (2) of my favorite veteran authors and (2) rising stars. What’s on your February to-read list? WHERE RIVERS PART Texas Gold Series #2 by Kellie Coates Gilbert Revell Following in her estranged father’s footsteps, Dr. Juliet Ryan has devoted her scientific acumen to corporate America, providing safe drinking …
Sometimes Miracles Hide – Pieces of Granite Playlist
My latest release, Pieces of Granite, is about a couple who learns that the child they’re expecting has Down syndrome and that diagnosis causes a rift in their marriage. It’s obviously not an easy diagnosis for anyone to take, and a majority of parents who learn their pre-born child has Down will abort the child. (Note: The statistic “90% of pre-born …