I first met Stephanie Prichard and her husband Don several years ago at the Colorado Christian Writers Conference. We were both just starting out, just beginning to traverse the long and seemingly circuitous writing road. Then a year or two later we met again at the Colorado conference, this time in an advanced continuing ed class led by Angela Hunt …
Spotlight on Nicole Petrino-Salter + Giveaway
I “met” Nicole Petrino-Salter several years back via her excellent blog, Into the Fire. Here was a fellow author who shared many of the same thoughts I did about the state of Christian fiction. She’s also a huge fan of one of my favorite authors, Vince Flynn. Since meeting her, Nicole has become a dear friend, one whom I can …
Spotlight on Stacy Monson + Giveaway
I’m the first to admit this writing journey hasn’t been an easy one, but when you have friends, family, peers encouraging you along the way, it make it much easier taking the next step. One of my biggest supporters has been Stacy Monson. She has cheered me on, empathized with me, listen to my whining without criticizing. She’s been that …
100 Review Celebration!
Two weeks ago my debut novel, Chain of Mercy, eclipsed the 100 Review mark on Amazon! Not too bad for a marking-averse, small-pub-turned-indie author. I promised a celebration and a giveaway when that happened, so here it is: I’m giving away a 7″ Display Kindle Fire loaded with books! All my books including the soon-to-be-released Risking Love, plus books by …
ABOARD PROVIDENCE Cover Reveal! + Giveaway
*** Win an autographed copy of Aboard Providence *** See below for more information I’m so excited for author friend, Keely Brooke Keith. She’s recently signed a book contract with CrossRiver Media Group — Yeah, Keely! — and her first book with them, Aboard Providence, will be releasing on October 20, 2016! I had the privilege of reading and advance …
RISKING LOVE ~ Now Available for Pre-Order!
Risking Love, book one in my Where the Heart Is series, is now available for pre-order on Amazon! (Order >here<) Don’t you love the cover created by George at Think Cap Design Studios? It perfectly captures both the heroine, hero, and hero’s daughter. I can’t help but smile whenever I look at it. 🙂 Here’s the back cover blurb: She holds …
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 …
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 …