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Musings of a multi-genre author, passionate about faith, family, and all things books…
Introducing Captured in Frame…
This week, my latest Christian romantic suspense novel, CAPTURED IN FRAME, was officially released into the world! My author copies arrived on my doorstep, there are blog tours and giveaways currently happening, and today is “Book Lovers Day”—so, it seems like the perfect time to introduce my book baby to you and give you a few extra tidbits…
Snow Globe Secrets Won a Book Award!
I’m absolutely delighted to share some exciting news—my Christmas novella, Snow Globe Secrets, just won a book award! In the 25th Annual Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW) Reader’s Choice Award, I won in the 2024 novella category! I’m grinning like the Cheshire Cat over here, and would love to thank some fabulous people for their part in this achievement…
Cover Reveal for Captured in Frame!
Oh my goodness, I have been waiting for MONTHS to share the cover reveal for Captured in Frame! This is the first novel in my “Bite of Betrayal” Christian romantic suspense series—to be published on August 5th by Mountain Brook Ink! I may be slightly biased, but isn’t she absolutely GORGEOUS?
Good Friday Darkness & Light
Are you afraid of the dark? If you’d asked me that particular question last week, I would have pulled a “duh, of course not” face and thought no more of it. But over the past few days during this Holy Week, I’ve been pondering GOOD FRIDAY DARKNESS & LIGHT and I now sheepishly raise my hand and admit that I might keep my upstairs hall light on every night—just in case (even though our kids are adults and all left home years ago) and I might keep the downstairs entrance light on—just in case (for the French bulldog, of course) …
Hemingway’s Home & Curious Cats!
As soon as we decided to book our recent trip to Florida, I made plans to visit the home of two legends: Mickey Mouse and Ernest Hemingway! I’m reporting back to tell you that neither disappointed. Of course, Disney is the happiest place on earth, but as a writer, my literary-geeky-self fawned and fangirled over every detail at the infamous Ernest Hemingway Home & Museum—including the sixty-one curious cats…
My “One Word” for 2024
Happy New Year, friend! Here we are again. Beautiful, blank planners ready to be filled with dreams and dates and deadlines. Possibilities hang heavy in the chilly air as we exhale from our season of festivities and think all things fresh and clean and new. After rather enjoying my last year’s word (STORY), I’ve spent some time pondering what my “one word” for 2024 might be, and it’s not dramatic or daring or dazzling. It’s “WISDOM”…
An Essay to My Younger Self…
Hi friend, I’ve been waiting to share “An Essay to My Younger Self” with you since it won first place in the Institute For Writers contest—and now I have permission and it seems like a perfect reflection piece as the sun begins to set on another year. This is a slight departure from my regular musings, but I hope you’ll take a couple of minutes to read it and be encouraged or inspired—whatever your season of life. Enjoy…
Six Sweet Reads in 2023
When December arrives, I know it’s time for me to quit dilly-dallying and select some of my favourite books I’ve read this year. The process is SO RIDICULOUSLY DIFFICULT, but I’ve finally come up with my “Six Sweet Reads in 2023” to share. This is especially helpful if you need a few recommendations to add to your own reading list, if you have bookish loved ones who need a gift, or if you’re just plain curious about which titles rose to the top of my book stack…
Introducing Snow Globe Secrets Novella!
Friends, in case you haven’t heard—my new Christmas novella SNOW GLOBE SECRETS is here! It was released this month and is book-baby number 10 for me (which is CRAZY!), but the thrill of a brand-new book in the world never gets old. So, grab a hot chocolate or a peppermint mocha and cozy up while we talk all things behind the scenes in Snow Globe Secrets…
The Christmas Cabin won a book award!
Hi friend, in case you haven’t yet heard the squeals of joy, my Christmas novella, The Christmas Cabin, recently won a book award! This is perfect timing, as the next novella is being published by Anaiah Press in November, so I hope you’ll indulge me just a little as I gush, celebrate, and thank a few key people…