I can’t believe it’s been a whole weeks since I blogged. Tis the way of deadline. A friend said to me at church today, “You’re always on deadline.” Um, yeah, pretty much and happily so. Here’s how I define deadline. Three months before the book is due to my editor. Before that three month marker, I say, “I have a …
Dining With Joy Release Day November 16th
The big day is finally here. The third in the Lowcountry Romance novels, Dining with Joy. This is a fun book with serious undertones about a cooking show host who can’t cook. In the video below, I talk how I came up with this concept and the process of writing the book. Thomas Nelson is partnering with me to host …
A Perfect Blend by Trish Perry
Please welcome my friend and fab author Trish Perry as she tells us about her new book. The Perfect BlendSteph Vandergrift left everything to elope with Middleburg attorney Rick Manfred, who then stood her up at the altar. Too embarrassed to return home, Steph hopes to earn enough to get by until she can decide what to do next. Tea …
The Bridge of Peace by Cindy Woodsmall
The Bridge of Peace by Cindy WoodsmallComing Tuesday, August 31, 2010 Headstrong schoolteacher Lena Kauffman finds herself at the center of controversy in her Amish community when a young man in her classroom refuses to submit to her authority. As her friends and family rally around her, especially longtime friend Grey Graber, things go from bad to worse when Grey’s …
Weight of Shadows by Alison Strobel
Please welcome my friend and author fantabulous, Alison Strobel! Her new book is The Weight of Shadows. As always, Alison does a great job of dealing with difficult topics. After a difficult childhood, Kim has built a successful life for herself … but she’d leave it all if it meant being rid of the guilt she harbors over a tragic …
Shades of Morning by Marlo Schalesky
Please welcome my friend and mother of five, Marlo Schalesky. SHADES OF MORNING from Waterbrook-Multnomah is Marlo’s third “Love Story with a Twist” (think a Nicolas Sparks type love story with an M. Night Shyamalan type twist!) A BIT ABOUT THE BOOK: Marnie Wittier has life just where she wants it. Quiet. Peaceful. No drama. A long way away from …
Welcome my friend Jill Elizabeth Nelson
I’m happy today to feature Jill’s latest release! Welcome, friend. Calculated Revenge by Jill Elizabeth NelsonSteeple Hill Romantic Suspense(c) 2010ABOUT THE BOOK: It’s been eighteen years since Laney Thompson’s sister was abducted and killed, but the pain Laney feels has never faded. And now the murderer is back, taunting Laney with mementos of her sister and threatening Laney’s young daughter. …
She Walks In Beauty by Siri Mitchell
This week, the Christian Fiction Blog Alliance is introducing She Walks in BeautyBethany House (April 2010)by Siri Mitchell ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Siri Mitchell graduated from the University of Washington with a business degree and worked in various levels of government. As a military spouse, she has lived all over the world, including in Paris and Tokyo. Siri enjoys observing and …
My house overflows with good books!
My house is overflowing with good books. I’ve had an influx lately. Not only am I finishing my own great book (a-hem) Dining With Joy, but I’ve been blessed with recent releases from my author friends. Susan May Warren’s new Summerside release, Sons of Thunder, is a fantastic book. The story, the writing is beautiful, and worth any readers time. …
Building your author brand online
Over on Michael Hyatt’s blog, he talks about building your author brand online. Mike offers great advice — from a CEO’s chair. With his genius in mind, I thought I’d write about building an author’s brand online and managing social media from an author’s point of view. Just before my first Thomas Nelson book released, Lost In Nashvegas, I joined …