The lyrics of an old, treasured hymn remind me “what a privilege it is to carry everything to God in prayer.” And it’s an even greater privilege for me to join in prayer every month with a trusted group of friends and fellow authors. The six of us have been praying together through the magic of Skype for some time, now. We live thousands of miles apart—Elizabeth Musser is in France, Susan Meissner … [Read more...]

I'm about halfway through the creation of my next book. It's still the rough draft, really rough, but last night I was working on the cover and marketing information form. It's a little surreal to complete details about important scenes and the characters. I've known what Savannah, the heroine, has looked like since Beyond Justice, but now that she has her own book, I've had to dig deep. She … [Read more...]

Hi friends,  So happy to be back with you this week. I thought it would fun to give you a sneak peek at three of my favorite writing instruments: notebooks, pens, and literally instruments a.k.a music. One of the things I find most inspiring in life and in writing is the beauty of soul-stirring music. I love listening to music while I write. I have to listen to instrumental music … [Read more...]

It's always an exciting time when a new book cover is created, especially since the Bethany House design team does such a great job. Are you ready to see the cover of my next book? Drum roll, please… A New, Stand-Alone Romantic Mystery—Coming Soon! After a humiliating mistake, lawyer Benjamin Booker resolves to never again trust a beautiful woman. When an old friend is killed, the … [Read more...]

I'm using an app called Read Scripture to guide me through a read-the-Bible-in-a-year plan in 2019. I highly recommend the app! It provides frequent videos, which bring commentary and insight to each of the books. And it's very customizable. You can start at any time and read at your own pace, if you prefer. In the early books of the Old Testament, I've been struck again and again by two … [Read more...]