I’ve had a new revelation about writing. Perhaps better said, a renewed revelation. It’s hard. Conk to the forehead right? Here’s what I mean. Writing is fun and exciting, a creative journey that is satisfying to the core of my heart. It’s emotionally fulfilling. Once the first draft is down and I think I’ve aspired to something on the outer …
Amy Wallace and Enduring Justice
Please welcome my friend and author, Amy Wallace. Her latest is Enduring Justice. ENDURING JUSTICE Secrets Can’t Last Forever A PAINFUL PAST Hanna Kessler’s childhood secret has remained buried for over two decades. But when the dark shadows of her past threaten to destroy those she loves, Hanna must face the summer that changed her life and the man who …
If Tomorrow Never Comes, by Marlo Schalesky
Please welcome my friend and Christy nominated author, Marlo Schalesky! I had the honor of reading her new book, “IF TOMORROW NEVER COMES” for endorsement.Marlo is a talented and thoughtful author. You’ll want to check out this book! Here’s a blurb:They say you should reach for your dreams. This time, they’re wrong. . . Childhood sweethearts Kinna and Jimmy Henley …
Angela Hunt’s “The Face”
Please welcome friend and fab author Angela Hunt! She has another very exciting release. I so admire her work and intellect! The Face by Angela Hunt. from Mira Compelling characterization is the driving force behind this enthralling story of hope . . . Hunt (The Elevator) fuels the completely engrossing story with dual present-tense narration by the two women. Readers …
Bundle of Joy by Robin Lee Hatcher
This book looks so fun and wonderful! I haven’t had a chance to read it yet, but if it’s from acclaimed and award winning author Robin Lee Hatcher, it’s has to be good! About Bundle of Joy Alicia Harris says she’s happily married and expecting a baby – but only the last part is true. She can’t bear to disappoint …
Sweet Caroline strikes again
Found out Sweet Caroline hit the CBA Best seller list for September. This is different that the ECPA best seller list. Not sure how the numbers are calculated or pulled, but good for Caroline. If you’re curious, go back a year or so in my postings and you can read the behind the scenes of Sweet Caroline and how God …
Let Them Eat Cake by Sandra Byrd
Please welcome my friend and author, Sandra Byrd! She has a wonderful chickmance I was proud to endorse, and Let Them Eat Cake was a finalist in this year’s Christy Awards! …Chick-lit never tasted so good! LET THEM EAT CAKE is one of those rare chick lit novels that integrates faith elements without being preachy, and includes plenty of romance …
Book Clubs
I love book clubs. There’s a resurgence of them these days – as well as things like knitting clubs. I met a fifteen year old girl who loved to knit. Tonight I was honored to join a book club who’d read Sweet Caroline. It was fun to meet and talk about the book, hear how the reader interpreted relationships and …
Healing well
Thanks to all the kind comments about my cold-thing. I’m feeling better. Still vocally weak and raspy, but the throat swelling and pain is gone. TMI? Moving on, right… Worked on my new book today. I have this cool program, Scrivener, a true author tool for Macs. I’ve never found author tools to be much help, but this one makes …
From A Distance, by Tamera Alexander
Please welcome friend and fellow author, Tamera Alexander. Tammy and I have known each other since our pre-pubbed days and I’m loving all God is doing with her writing. She’s lovely inside and out. Tammy’s penned another fabulous historical for Bethany House. Be sure to check it out. About “From A Distance” What happens when dreams aren’t what you imagined, …