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Quantum Physics and God

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I once did some reading/research for a dissertation on near-death experiences. The book I was reading was not a Christian book--far from it. (In fact, the book routinely blames "religion" for many of the world's "wrong" ideas.)  BUT--in a section on physics and consciousness, the author came to a conclusion that pointed directly to God, and I practically whooped in delight.  Let … [Read more...]

Book Buyer Survey

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Dear Book Lovers, I would dearly love your answers (and I suspect I may not be the only author who is interested in your feedback). Note: I'd already written this post when I read Cara's from yesterday where she mentioned what happened to her with Amazon. I saw several comments that actually addressed some of what I have said herein. I would really love to hear more from all you readers! One … [Read more...]

When Amazon throws you lemons…& Giveaway

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Over the weekend Amazon threw me a whole orchard of lemons. What happened? My publishing account closed and all of my indie and republished books were removed and my earned payments kept. It was a writer's worst nightmare, and sometime I'll share the full story because it's terrifying and why I've always been concerned about how big and powerful the company has become. The good news is … [Read more...]

When Authors Gather

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Hi friends and Happy Wednesday!  I just returned from a fabulous conference. The C3 CON—Creatures, Crime and Creativity. It’s such a fun mix of authors from any and every genre. However, I noticed the majority were predominately crime fiction authors spread across various sub-genres including romantic suspense. I was part of the media relations team this year, which gave me a chance to get to … [Read more...]

Recommended New & Recent Releases

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Looking for a new book to read? I recently read and endorsed these three novels, and today I simply want to recommend them to you! Children of the Shadows by Erica Vetsch A multilayered Regency-era mystery with unexpected twists, appealing characters, sweetly satisfying romance, and an ending worth waiting for!" Erica's new book releases soon (October 10, 2023) but it's available for … [Read more...]

A 9-11 Remembrance

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Even since before our marriage, the game of Scrabble® has always been a favorite of Ken and mine. Years ago a friend gave us a new deluxe edition of the board game, and we gladly put our tattered then-twenty-year-old game “out to pasture.” It was easy to throw away the crushed box and the faded game board, but I just couldn’t part with the square wooden tiles of the game we’d begun our marriage … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal!

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In this post, I'm sharing my recipe for Rocky Road! Before you get a bowl and spoon ready for ice cream, I'll point out that Rocky Road is the title of my next book. :) I began with a hero named Jude Camden . . . . Then I stirred in a heroine named Gemma Clare . . . . To that mixture, I added a fun plot line . . . . Finally, I sprinkled in a family mystery from the … [Read more...]

Giant Back to School Giveaway

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Sometimes when I read, I have fun matching the book to the season or activities I'm involved in. I read Christmas stories in December and romantic stories in honor of Valentine's Day. OK - I read romantic stories all year 'round, but particularly in February. Sometimes I'll match a book to a trip I'm taking or a craft project I'm working on. In my Posse, we are matching the time of year with … [Read more...]

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