Don't you love it when you open a book and it alters your mood? Every time I pick up one of Sarah Loudin Thomas's books, I just relax and enjoy the story. Until the Harvest is the second book in the Appalachian Blessings series. This one is set in West…
If you tracked my brain process when plotting, it would look like one of those flight path maps--all over the place. Since I'm plotting a book right now, I started trying on possible story directions. I couldn't narrow them down, so I figured, hey, I'll at least cast the actor…
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of sweet or inspirational romance novels! Today we have a special treat. Carla Laureano, one of my fave authors, graciously agreed to answer the big questions. I recently read Five Days in Skye, and I'm still swooning. What…
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of sweet or inspirational romance novels. I'm hooting and hollering today because Julie Jarnigin is my guest! Years ago, Julie and I met online, then we hit it off in person in 2012. She's witty, funny, and loves…
About a month ago, I received an ARC (advance copy) of Becky Wade's new contemporary Christian romance novel, A Love Like Ours. This is book #3 in the Porter Family Novel series. The book sat patiently on my end table until I finished writing my own book. Finally, last week I…
I'm over at Thoughts on Plot today talking about Kindergarten crushes! I'd love for you to stop by and join the conversation! Click HERE for the link. Have a great day!
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of inspirational or sweet romance novels. Today I have the pleasure of hosting Pepper D. Basham! I met Pepper at an ACFW conference a few years ago, and I was instantly charmed by her down-to-earth personality. Her debut…
I'm blessed to have an overactive imagination. Yes, blessed! Ideas clang and roll around in my brain all the time. Most of them are tiny snippets, not worth exploring, but some burrow in and won't leave me alone. About six years ago, I learned something extremely valuable. If I don't…
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of sweet or inspirational romance novels. Today I'm giddy to have Patricia Johns as my guest! She has another Harlequin Love Inspired out this month-- A Firefighter's Promise! *swooning* One of these days, we will meet in real life. Until…
So I decided to try something different. Instead of merely pinning food photos to my Pinterest Recipe board, I figured I would actually make a few. Shocking concept, I know! Follow Jill's board Recipes on Pinterest. We've been super busy here with track, baseball, and writerly things (yay!!), so I needed quick and…