I'm so delighted to welcome Pepper Basham today. I just finished reading her marvelous book, The Mistletoe Countess, and I was so captivated by her delightful heroine, that this book has climbed to the top of my list for Best Reads of 2021. Such a fun story! The heroine is a sun-shiny book nerd and absolutely adorable. This story has is all: whimsy, humor, mystery, and lots of romance. All at … [Read more...]
Counting Down to Christmas
As we get closer to the day on which we celebrate the birth of Jesus, the frenzy of parties and gift-buying, school programs and charitable drives dies down, leaving days in which it is finally possible to enjoy some seasonal delights. While our Christmas Day celebration will be very subdued this year with all of the kids elsewhere, there are still some of my favorite things to look forward to as … [Read more...]
♫♪ It’s the most event-full time of the year ♪♫
It has been one week since the release of my latest novel, Shadows of Swanford Abbey. It’s been a busy time of preparing for the in-person launch party as well as participating in online chats about the new book, and writing a talk I will be giving at a women’s Christmas event in a few days. All good things and I’m thankful (and a wee bit tired :) ). Hosting an in-person launch after two … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
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My Recipe for Christmas Romance
As far as I'm concerned, Christmas novellas are the Christmas cookies of the literary world. Small, sweet, and affordable! Since this is the time of year when we love to make favorite old recipes as well as try new ones, I thought I'd share the recipe I used when baking up my Christmas novella, You and Me. I started with a generous amount of the hero, Connor. I envisioned Connor first as a … [Read more...]
My Favorite Covers of 2021
Hi friends, Happy Wednesday! Are you ready for Christmas? It’s hard to believe we’re only a couple of weeks away! It’ll be New Years before we know it. Before we flip the calendar to 2022, I thought it would be fun to share my favorite covers of 2021. Vision, creativity, and great attention to detail are trademarks of designing stunning book covers. While many publishing houses are gifted … [Read more...]
Two MUST SEES on the Big Screen
Yesterday Joe and I had a mini-date and went to see Christmas with The Chosen, and oh... I cannot recommend it highly enough. If it's in a theater near you (click the image to find out) and you have time to go, please do. Not only to support the series but because it is phenomenal! I loved every minute and am eager to see it again. The movie is doing REALLY well in the theaters too, which is … [Read more...]
Nice to Meet You!
Hello! First, let me thank my friend Lynn Austin, who for seven YEARS has filled this spot on the first and third Monday of every month. I am honored to follow in her experienced steps, and grateful for the opportunity to share some thoughts with you each month. Lynn, thank you for a job well done. You will be missed. If we’ve never met—online or through the pages of a … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashVerseoftheDay.com. You may sign up to receive a beautiful photo with Scripture in your inbox each morning or view the verse each day online. … [Read more...]
6 Things I Tell Myself Once I’m Done Writing a Book
I just finished writing my last novel of 2021. I always feel like breaking into the Hallelujah Chorus from Handel’s Messiah after typing the last word of a book. However, as usual, right on the heels of my relief comes a burst of anxiety. I start second-guessing the plot, characters, and a hundred other issues. And then I wonder if I should just throw the whole thing in the trash. Over the … [Read more...]
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