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Christian Novels Made Into Movies (And a Mini-Rant)

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What do you think about Christian novels being made into movies? Since it happens so rarely in the Christian book industry, I’m always fascinated when a Christian author has a story reach the big screen. We’re likely all familiar with Janette Oke’s Love Come Softly movies and more recently her When Calls the Heart Hallmark series. Karen Kingsbury has had a handful of books turned into … [Read more...]

Tea and Chocolate

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The two things that pair best with books, in my opinion, are tea and chocolate. Dark chocolate, in particular. And black tea sweetened with honey. Whether I'm reading or writing, tea and chocolate (individually or together) always seem to heighten my bookish experience. Earlier this summer, I had the chance to visit Victoria, British Columbia for a couple days on the way to drop off my … [Read more...]

Love Explained (and a giveaway!)

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I'm in the Caribbean this week with my family! His Highness is volunteering with the Anguilla Tennis Academy, my son is attending their tennis camp, and my daughters and I are relaxing, enjoying the surf, and soaking in the sun. Please extend a warm welcome guest-blogger Sara Beth Williams! Be sure to check out the fantastic giveaway she's offering at the end of this post. -Becky In my … [Read more...]

My Happy Place: Time with Writers

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This week I've been in Nashville with several of my author friends at an author summit at our publisher, Thomas Nelson/Harper Collins Christian Publishing. This has been a great week to connect with my buddies, editors, and marketing team. I have been geeking out on the big picture and learning so much. As authors, writing the book is only one piece of the process. Then we have to figure out … [Read more...]

Our Heroes in Action

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Hi friends,  I’m super excited to be chatting with you today. Only 13 days until The Killing Tide releases! I’m so excited to share Finn and Gabby’s story with you. Finn is a Coast Guard Investigative Service agent. I’ve spent so much time learning about CGIS’s important work and all about the Coast Guard. I’ve been so fascinated by the vastness of their service.  Coast Guard … [Read more...]

Grateful For A Million Sold

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Recently, my publisher held a tea party to celebrate one million copies sold of my books. It was a lovely event. How do I feel about reaching this milestone? Do I feel proud or victorious? No. Am I ready to rest on my laurels and coast? No. Don't worry, it hasn't gone to my head. I am aware that many authors have sold far more (The Harry Potter series has sold over 500 million). But when the … [Read more...]

Two Special Birthdays

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The moving trucks come tomorrow and we are in the thick of last-minute packing for our move to Missouri, but I couldn't let this day go by without wishing a very happy birthday to two extra precious people in my life! Today our adorable first granddaughter turns eight! And my amazing mother-in-law turns... Well, I'll let her decide whether she wants her age plastered all over the Internet or … [Read more...]

How to Respond to Someone Who Doesn’t Like Reading

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I regularly come into contact with people who, upon discovering I’m an author, proceed to tell me (almost apologetically) that they don’t like to read (or that they don’t have the time—which is equivalent to not liking it, in my opinion). “I don’t like reading.” OR “Reading is boring.” We’ve all heard someone make those declarations at one time or another. As an avid book lover, how do you … [Read more...]

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