This past week, I posted the below on my Facebook author page. It generated lots of shares and comments and quickly became one of my most-seen posts. A very kind reader reached out to me in response with this question... "I've always wondered if there is a hierarchy of the best ways to support authors. Can you give a breakdown of what is most helpful?" Today, I'm answering her question! … [Read more...]

I'm so happy to welcome Jill Lynn back to the blog today! I love how authentic she is in this post about something we all deal with -- those "off" days that can get us down. Jill will be giving a copy of her brand new book to one of you who comments, so be sure to scroll down and check out the details!-Becky I have always been one of those people with all the feels. If you’re experiencing … [Read more...]

The last time I blogged, I shared the responses readers gave when I asked what inspires them to try a new author. You seemed to enjoy that data and since I'm a data-loving girl, I'm back with the results of a few polls I recently ran concerning cover preferences! You may have noticed in recent years that contemporary romances as well as some historical romances published in the wider "general" … [Read more...]

A while back, I asked this question on my Facebook page. "What inspires you to try a new author?" I received so many fascinating responses, that I decided to count them and create a pie chart. #1 (with 27% of the vote) - Recommendation from a fellow reader There is still no substitute for readers recommending books to fellow readers. "Word of mouth" will always be the very best form … [Read more...]

Every January I enjoy looking back at the prior year of Christian fiction and picking my favorite book covers. It wasn't easy! There were so many fabulous covers to choose from. Here are a few of my personal favorites.... A dressmaker AND Paris? Yes, please. I love the peach-colored gown against the sepia-toned background that gives the reader a sense of the WWII setting. Excellent … [Read more...]