Unlike March, April is a busy month for new releases I can’t wait to read. Don’t know when I’ll find the time, but I’ll manage somehow. 🙂 A BROKEN KIND OF BEAUTIFUL by Katie Ganshert (WaterBrook Press) Attempting to revive her career, Ivy heads to Greenbrier, South Carolina, to model wedding dresses. Her future rests with mysterious photographer Davis Knight, …
Why I Write Christian Fiction
Why do I write Christian fiction? Well, the quick answer is, “Why not?” I’m a Christian who writes, so why not write Christian fiction? Perhaps I should back up a little bit, though, and define what I mean by Christian fiction. A lot of people get bent out of shape with the label (I say, get over it. The label …
Teaser Tuesday
Woo hoo! I’ve seen the final version of my front cover and have been given permission to share it with you! So … Da da da da da da daaaa Here it is … What do you think? Yeah, yeah, I know, it’s a bit of a tease, but I promise to show you the entire cover soon. I blame …
Romantic Reads
Since tomorrow is Valentine’s Day, I thought I’d take a day to give plugs to my friends–co-Inkspirational Messages contributors who write romance. If you’re looking for the perfect romantic read, check out any of the authors and books below. Lorna Seilstad – If you enjoy historical romance with a touch of laughter, you’ll want to pick up Lorna’s books! While Love …
Novel Anticipation, February 2014 – Part 2
I’m very excited about these next four novels, all written by veteran authors, authors with a gift for challenging the reader to think–my favorite type of books! Are any of these on your to-read list? A STILLNESS OF CHIMES by Meg Moseley (Multnomah Books) When Laura Gantt returns to Georgia to handle her late mother’s estate, she hears a startling …
Novel Anticipation – February 2014, Part 1
Now that football season is officially over, and since the entire country seems to be in a deep freeze, I can’t think of anything better to do than pick up a book. February’s options are eclectic, and that’s just the way I like it. There are too many to talk about today, so you’ll have to stop in next Tuesday …
Official Release Date!
I’m very excited to announce the official release date for my debut novel Chain of Mercy … April 8, 2014! No, that’s not a misprint … I said 2014. Whew. That means these next couple of months are going to be a bit crazy, but I’m not complaining. No, I’m abundantly blessed! Thank you all for your continued support. Can’t …
Exciting News!!!
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ve just signed a four book contract with Winslet Press! Yes, after eight-plus years of writing and editing and learning and conferencing and pitching and hearing No, I finally got my Yes! Proof that it does pay to persevere. 🙂 As you can see, the family is excited as I am! We even did a …
Favorite Novels from 2013
According to my Goodreads records, I completed 104 novels in 2013. That’s down quite a bit from my 2012 total of 126, due mostly to the fact that I was more selective in 2013. I’ve decided time is too valuable to waste on a book that doesn’t interest me, so chances are my 2014 totals will be smaller yet. But, …
10 Books That Made an Impact
This past week, I was tagged on Facebook and instructed to list ten books that have made an impact on my reading life. I dutifully answered the request and figured it would also make a perfect blog post for this busy time of year. 1. The Bible, of course. As a linear thinker, I really like reading a chronological version. …