I was recently asked to appear on Rebecca Regnier's local morning television show, Full Plate, and of course I said YES! The episode aired last Sunday, July 31, 2016. Whee! Since I'm not a television personality, I spent time preparing for it. You can read all of my handy-dandy tips-- including…
Do you love Christmas stories? I certainly do! I usually buy one or two Christmas novels in October and November to savor during the holiday season. Did you know many writers actually write Christmas stories in the summer? I'm writing one now! My December release, Yuletide Redemption, will…
When you're writing a new book, the details of the story--characters, setting, scenes--consume your mind. You can recall any detail easily at will. If someone were to ask you about your book, you could go on and on for hours. However, months later when you've been pitching it to agents and…
Laurie Tomlinson is hosting a pre-conference mix-and-mingle for the upcoming ACFW conference! Naturally, I'm 100% in for mixing and mingling. It's been a few years since I was able to attend the ACFW conference, so I'm extra excited to catch up with old friends and make some new ones. Laurie…
I'm always fascinated by other writers' processes. Where they write. How much they write. Any weird rituals they have when writing. So today we're talking about summer and writing. One question I'm often asked is if I write in the summer. Yes, I write in the summer. After an…
The 2 Great Books by 2 Great Authors Giveaway continues! Last week I featured Becky Wade's Her One and Only, the fourth and final book in the Porter Family series. This week is Beth K. Vogt's Almost Like Being in Love, part of her Wedding Destinations series! I'll be giving…
It's summer and two of my favorite authors recently had book releases!! I am such huge fans of both ladies, and what better way to introduce books to readers than by holding a giveaway? I'll be featuring each book on Writer Wednesday, and on July 10, 2016, one blessed winner will…
Today Varina Denman is graciously answering questions about her writing life. Varina writes for David C. Cook, and her new book, Jilted, is the third in the Mended Hearts trilogy, available in stores and online. Don’t worry, I have all the links and book info below! Let’s get to it. THE…
Do you see me smiling? I turned in my fifth Love Inspired this week! YAY!!! This year has been crazy. I've let so many things slide for months. But now that my son has been confirmed, my daughter has graduated from high school and already attended college orientation, and my…
When I was a teen, I couldn't wait for summer vacation. I would daydream about all the exciting things we would do. In my fantasies, there would be a summer romance, parties, plenty of pool time, shopping and fun! It would never be boring. The reality of summer vacation?…