I've been focusing on getting several projects done this week. One involves roses, one involve rodeos and I'm also working with seven other writers on a military continuity that will be out next year. So I've been holed up in my office a lot, with chocolate and coffee to see me through. Meantime, outside my window the rain is falling as Tropical Storm Cindy comes calling along the Gulf coast. I do … [Read more...]
2 ways to brighten your Tuesday
Hey friends! Do you love free print books? If yes, then . . . Be sure to sign up on Goodreads to win 1 of 10 print copies of EACH of my Belle Meade Novels this week. enter the goodreads giveaway But hurry, the giveaway ends this Saturday (June 24). And now a second opportunity… Harper Collins Christian Publishing and I are gathering a STREET TEAM to help spread the word about my … [Read more...]
A “Fly Away” Giveaway
The notice in the newspaper intrigued me. It called for volunteers to help with a hot air balloon race, which was taking place in a few days in a nearby park. I remember thinking, “Hmmm. Maybe I could use this experience in a novel someday.” We lived in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada at the time, and my children were small, but I talked my family into volunteering with me, thinking it might be a fun … [Read more...]
Happy Father’s Day
Reasons Why Favorite Authors Disappoint Their Readers
At the beginning of June, my 17th published book made its way into readers’ hands. In addition to 3 published novellas, that means I have 20 different works out there. I’m blessed to have faithful readers who have read everything I’ve written and who let me know how much they’ve enjoyed all my books. However, I know that not every book I write will resonate with all my readers. In fact, the … [Read more...]
Think Outside The Alpha – And a Giveaway!!
I admit it. My favorite part about writing romance novels is having control over the hero. Making him look the way I want him to look (Hugh Jackman, Chris Hemsworth, and Alex O'Loughin are frequently consulted), giving him rugged swagger and the skills to back it up, and best of all, giving him an honorable core and a soft heart that only the heroine can uncover beneath his gruff exterior. What … [Read more...]
You Never Know How God Will Choose to Encourage You
Sometimes being a novelist can be discouraging. Mediocre sales. A harsh review. Unkind email from a reader. Rejection by a publisher. Losing an agent. Feeling like you've run out of ideas. I'm sure the list could go on and on, as varied in number as there are authors. But God is an encourager, and He often sends encouragement when and where we least expect it. A couple of weeks after Poppet … [Read more...]
A Makeover—And A Giveaway
One of the things I enjoy about being a part of a community of Christian authors is how helpful the writers are to one another. For example, take my sisters here on the Inspired by Life and Fiction blog. When the person managing my website retired and I was flailing around trying to figure out what to do, authors Becky Wade, Karen Witemeyer, and Jody Hedlund quickly responded and recommended their … [Read more...]
An Unexpected Road Trip (and some book news too!)
This past weekend, Ken and I had a surprise chance to see our youngest daughter and her husband, along with our youngest granddaughter, now 16 months old. Springfield, Missouri is a halfway point for each of us and when Tavia's husband invited her to come along and stay in the hotel while he attended church meetings, he suggested she invite us to stay too. Well, as infrequently as we get to see … [Read more...]
Inspired by Scripture
This Sunday feature is brought to you by ClashEntertainment.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...]
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