Back in 2009, I started posting weekly prayers for writers in an email group. After a few years, one of the leaders in the group suggested I keep those prayers and think about publishing them one day. About two or three years ago, I moved the prayers out of my email program and into a Scrivener document, thinking I would finally get around to organizing them. And there they sat. Not long … [Read more...]

The last time I blogged, I shared the responses readers gave when I asked what inspires them to try a new author. You seemed to enjoy that data and since I'm a data-loving girl, I'm back with the results of a few polls I recently ran concerning cover preferences! You may have noticed in recent years that contemporary romances as well as some historical romances published in the wider "general" … [Read more...]

If you are longing to go to Britain like I am, but can’t (or aren’t ready) to travel abroad yet, here are 15 places in the U.S. that might tide you over until we can all travel again safely: Unsurprisingly, New England tops the list, with all of its beautiful, historical cities originally settled by the British. For example, walking the cobbled streets of Boston’s historic section could … [Read more...]

In a world of voices demanding to be heard, here are three that I count as huge blessings in my life, that really resonate. 1 Paige Brown's the Study of 1 Samuel (aka: It's the heart, Stupid!)If you’ve not taken one of Paige’s studies before, get ready to be blown away by God’s Word and the breadth and depth of his love and compassion for you. Livestream every Wednesday. Just jump in and … [Read more...]