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,…
I'm thrilled to have guest blogger, Andrea Renee Cox, today. Andrea is a writer, copyeditor and tutor, and she has a novella, Cottage on the Hill in the Springtime in Surrey collection. It released yesterday--woohoo! I'll share all the details about the collection and how to get your copy at…
My writer productivity skyrockets when I set monthly writer goals, and it’s time to share my July 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,…
Now that The Cowboy's Little Secret released (Thank YOU for making it reach #18 on the Publishers Weekly bestseller list for mass-market books!!), I'm ready to share this little nugget. I have a new series coming out this October--Wyoming Legacies--and it's kicking off with The Cowboy's Christmas Compromise. I am…
Non-negotiable I can't believe we're almost halfway through 2023. How did that happen?? Wow! So what is 3 Scoops of Life? It’s my monthly series where I simply highlight three good things in my life. One is professional. One is personal. One is an encouragement. Scoop 1: Professional I've been busy--what's…