We did something we don't normally do--we decorated for Christmas early. What can I say? We were in the mood! An early happy Thanksgiving to us! It's been glorious weather here. Winter hasn't pounced yet, but I'm sure it's coming. I'm enjoying watching the last of the leaves fall to…
Television Interview Alert! Before we get into my November 2023 goals, I want to share this delightful interview from WTOL 11 Good Day! Amanda Fay and Stephen Jackson are such warm, welcoming hosts. I'm thankful they had me on the show to talk about The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise. Check it…
It's the most wonderful time of the year...when my Christmas book releases! I'm super excited about this one. The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise is the first book in my Wyoming Legacies series. This inspirational romance follows Erica (Mayer) Black--Jet and Blaine's sister from the Wyoming Ranchers series--as she grapples with resentment from her…
Two weeks ago, it hit me that my days of being outside in a T-shirt and jeans were coming to an end for the year. Many of the items on my wish list for the summer were left undone. One of them was so minor, so simple, I was embarrassed…
I recently finished the first draft of an upcoming Love Inspired novel. I'm happy with how the story developed, and I love the characters, but the book needs work. Instead of diving into revising, I always take several days (sometimes a few weeks) to let the story sit while I…
My new series, Wyoming Legacies, launches in one month!! The first book, The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise, will be releasing on October 24, 2023, and to celebrate, I'm hosting a monthlong giveaway! Yeehaw and Merry Christmas! So what's in this giveaway? A signed copy of The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise Two bonus books by…
I headed into last weekend exhausted for a variety of reasons. I needed a reset, and I needed it bad. Why? Our sweet little Sophie (old mini-dachshund) woke before dawn twice during the week. I woke before dawn two of the other days--who knows why? I certainly have no clue.…
I always adjust my schedule to squeeze in more writing in September. All summer, I try to get outside in the afternoons to soak in the sun and relax. This summer was different. In early June, I started working part-time in addition to writing full-time. The job suits me perfectly.…
September Goals My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my September goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do!…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my August goals. At the beginning of each week I break them down into daily tasks that fit my current schedule. Do you know how great it is to finish projects? Of course you do! For me,…