Know Your Genre
Today I'm at Thoughts On Plot. I'm writing about why it's important to know the genre you write. For the full article, go to "Know Your Genre: Craft Tuesday." I'd love it if you stopped by and joined the conversation!
Promoting Your Book: Getting Organized
To successfully plan a book release, you need an expert level of organization. As I wrap up the plans to promote my debut novel, I realize I had no idea it would be this time consuming. And there are so many details poised to slip through the cracks! That’s why I’m sharing…
Writer’s Life: Annette M. Irby
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with inspirational romance authors. Today I have the pleasure of hosting Annette M. Irby. Annette and I met during a pitch session at the ACFW conference a few years ago. She and I hit it right off! She has a…
I Sold Another Book!
You know when you fall in love with a setting and characters and just want to read more about them? Well, I'm so blessed! I sold the third book in the Lake Endwell series! The working title is CLAIMING HIS HEART, and it will release in early 2016 through Harlequin…
Writer’s Life: Olivia Newport
Welcome to another edition of Writer's Life, my interview series with authors of Christian or sweet romance. Today I'm excited to host Olivia Newport! I first "met" Olivia online, so I was delighted to meet her in person at the ACFW conference two years ago. What a treat! She has…
4 Promotion Tool Improvements For Writers
I'm always looking for a better, faster and cheaper way to do things. The last four years have seen huge improvements in tools authors use to promote their books. 4 Promotion Tool Improvements for Writers 1. Templates for business cards Three years ago I ordered my first business cards. First,…
7 Minute Workout Mayhem!
My wonderful neighbor is helping me get in shape (thanks, Debbie!!). I'm truly blessed to have her friendship. We work out together Mondays and Wednesdays, then exercise on our own the rest of the week. She is more devoted to the whole exercise-on-our-own portion, but I'm trying to be more consistent…
This Is Love: Guest Kariss Lynch and a Giveaway!
Today we have a special guest blogger, Kariss Lynch, and she's sharing her thoughts on love. Please join me in welcoming Kariss! *** We are closing out the month of love, but for me I think it has been a month of recognition and discovery. Recently I was asked to…
Catching Up With Jill Vlog
It's been far too long since I've vlogged! I attribute this neglect to my see-through winter skin. Scary! Anyway, I busted out the webcam so we could catch up. Yep, my author copies of Small-Town Bachelor arrived! Woo-hoo! Watch the video below to find out what I did when they…
The Love Behind Valentine’s Day: Guest Jessica Snell
The story behind Valentine’s Day, like many good old stories, is shrouded in the fogs of myth and legend. Some sources say that St. Valentine was a rogue priest who performed Christian marriage ceremonies for young soldiers and their sweethearts, breaking ancient Roman law. There are other hagiographies that say…