Today’s list is my usual hodge-podge of books. Two are written by poetic wordsmiths (Christa Parrish and Lisa Samson), another is the third novel in a romantic suspense series (Southern Crimes) I’m hooked on, and the final books are written by new-to-me authors. It’s exciting to have such a diverse to-read pile to dig into! What’s on your to-read list this month? …
Meet Nicholas Brentwood from Michelle Griep’s BRENTWOOD’S WARD
*** Book Giveaway *** See contest info below There’s little that’s more fun than welcoming friends to my blog, especially when they have a brand new book out, so I’m thrilled to welcome author Michelle Griep … Actually, let me restate that, I’m thrilled to welcome Nicholas Brentwood, Michelle Griep’s hero from her new release, Brentwood’s Ward, to my blog. Michelle is …
Novel Anticipation – January 2015, Part 1
January’s a big month for new releases, so I’m breaking the post into two parts. Today, I get to brag on a few friends whose books just released. I’d love it (they’d love it too!) if you’d give their books a try. BRENTWOOD’S WARD by Michelle Griep Shiloh Run Press (Michelle will be my guest this coming Tuesday the 13th. …
Favorite Novels from 2014
2014 was a slow year of reading for me. Typically, I’ll read over 100 books, but in 2014 I only completed 78. That’s due to a combination of factors, including having less time to read having released two novels during the year, and being much more picky about what I read. As you can see, while I still prefer contemporary …
2015 INSPY Nominations Open!
My favorite book award for Christian literature has to be the INSPY Award (The Bloggers Award for Excellence in Faith-Driven Fiction). While I respect the Carol and the Christy, the INSPYs expand their reach by receiving nominations from both Christian booksellers and the general marketplace. I’m also partial to the INPSYs as I was privileged to be a judge in …
Inkspirational Tree
I love the pics I see on Facebook of Christmas trees created out of books, so I just had to give it a try myself. Now this is just a small created using the novels written by fellow Inkspirational Messages contributors Lorna Seilstad, Shannon Taylor Vannatter, Rose Ross Zediker, and myself. This isn’t all the books the Inkspers have written, just …
2014 – A Novel Christmas List, Part One
Need a few last minute gifts? Well, I can’t think of anything better than a book, so today and Thursday, I’m tossing out a few ideas, a little of something for everyone on your Christmas list. The books on today’s list are all written by friends and, as you can see, I have diverse friends. 🙂 Stop back this Thursday …
Pieces of Granite SALE!
Tis the season for sales, so I might as well join in the fun! Today (December 9, 2015) through Saturday (December 13, 2015), I’m having a #DollarDecember sale. Yep, the ebook for Pieces of Granite will be just $1.00! (Paperback available at regular price.) I’d be grateful if you took the pic shown to the right and shared it. Thank you! Purchase …
Novel Anticipation, December 2014
Yes, another eclectic reading list! I do enjoy variety. How about you? CHECKMATE (The Bowers Files) by Steven James Penguin Group When a clandestine FBI facility is attacked, Special Agent Patrick Bowers is drawn into the vicious, ruthless story that a killer from his past is bent on telling the world. Clues lead to long-forgotten secrets buried deep beneath Uptown …
Five Blessings from Writing
Last night at our ACFW Minnesota NICE meeting, fellow author Stacy Monson asked us to share blessings we’ve received from our writing. As I considered my answer, I knew there was much to be thankful for. Below’s an abbreviated list–I know there are many more. Friends – In abundance! From my Inkspirational Messages writing buddies, to my ACFW Critique partners, …