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Q&A With My Male Narrator

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The audiobooks of both Memory Lane and Rocky Road (which released last week!!!) have two narrators. A female narrator reading the scenes I wrote from my female characters point of view. And a male narrator reading the scenes I wrote from my male characters point of view. Ryan Hudson was my male narrator for both novels and that was extremely fortunate for me because I'M A HUGE FAN of his. I was so … [Read more...]

A Gift for You: Fun Bookmarks

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Today I thought I would do something different as I race toward a book deadline on Monday. I thought you'd enjoy downloading and using these. One can never have enough bookmarks right? So I had fun creating these for you. You can copy and paste these into a Word document and print them to use in your next book as a reminder of all the reasons you love reading good books. If you were to create … [Read more...]

A Marathon of Kindess is available!

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My final book in the Guideposts series Secrets from Grandma’s Attic has been released! In fact, the entire series is now drawing quickly to a close. What a fun experience it has been! But let me share with you a little about this final book of mind, A Marathon of Kindness.  When looking for my last story, I was combing the history of St. Louis (the biggest city near the setting of Canton, … [Read more...]

Are you listening?

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I typically listen to several audio books at once, and right now I'm listening to five. All of them very different... Christians know what Jesus Christ has done — but who is he? What is his deepest heart for his people, weary and faltering on their journey toward heaven? Jesus said he is "gentle and lowly in heart." This audiobook reflects on these words, opening up a neglected yet central … [Read more...]

Come on, Get Happy!

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The other day I was cleaning our Airbnb and I saw a video on YouTube about the Partridge Family--it was a movie about how the series was created. I turned it on (watching something always makes the cleaning go faster), and found myself going right back to the early seventies, when we'd gather around the TV and sing along to the songs. I was still watching Partridge Family episodes long after … [Read more...]

A Day That Matters Most

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On Tuesday of this week, February 13, I celebrated the release of a new book (To Marry an English Lord). It is release #91 for me. That 100-books-published mark is getting closer and closer. But that’s not the day I meant in the title. It matters but it doesn't matter most. Wednesday of this week matters, but not because of Valentine’s Day. I’m all for romance or I wouldn't write so many … [Read more...]

Valentine Giveaway

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What better time of year to celebrate romance stories that Valentine's Week? Since I adore historical romance, I jumped at the chance to join ten other historical romance authors for this swoon-worthy giveaway. First Place Prize: A copy of each of the books pictured above.Second Place Prize: $50 Amazon gift card. The winners will be selected on Monday, February 19, and I'll be sure to … [Read more...]

Alpha or Beta Heroes Or…?

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Hi friends, and happy Wednesday. I’m so excited to be here with you today. My thirteenth novel, One Wrong Move, was released last week. In celebration, I’m giving away an autographed copy of One Wrong Move. Just comment below to enter!  One Wrong Move features hero Christian O’Brady. I remember when I started out writing, I learned that heroes can be Alphas or … [Read more...]

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