Starting in 2019, I've organized a Christmas book exchange every holiday season. It's become one of my favorite things! I love it because . . . *It's a fun and festive way to support authors of Christian (or clean and wholesome) fiction. *Each participant is paired with another reader. You give a book to your partner, she gives a book to you. So the exchange increases your circle of … [Read more...]

Hi friends! I am emerging from my deadline cave for a moment because I am thrilled to have my virtual assistant, who also happens to be my youngest daughter, share a guest post today, allowing me to continue writing. I hope you enjoy! Hi everyone! My name is Kayla Godfrey, and I am a virtual assistant, specifically a virtual assistant for authors! Ever since I was a little girl, I have loved … [Read more...]

We're in Kansas this week visiting family and friends. We came by way of Columbia, Missouri where we watched two of our grandsons place 13th and 14th in the State cross country meet. Their team, coached by their dad, Ryan, and mom (our daughter Tobi), took FIRST in State for the third year in a row! We are busting our buttons! It was fun to watch the awards ceremony with their big brother, Reed, … [Read more...]

This weekend, I'll be joining about 100 readers and 40 writers at the Read, Write, Rendezvous in St. Louis. It's always a joy to mingle with readers and fellow writers. I'm looking forward to a fun weekend filled with bookish delights. Last weekend, however, my husband and I drove to Tulsa for the Will Rogers Medallion Award banquet. I was a double finalist in their western romance category. … [Read more...]