The first time I visited Bethlehem more than 25 years ago, I expected to feel a sense of the beauty and simplicity of the much-loved Christmas story: a crude stable, the holy family, shepherds, wise men, and the Son of God in the manger. I was sadly disappointed. The traditional site of Jesus’ birth in Bethlehem is inside the Church of the Nativity—a truly ancient church built in 565 … [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...]
Holiday Book Title Make-overs
Recently, I read this adorable blog post. Erin added a word to book titles in order to transform them into holiday stories and then gave each one a plot line with a Christmas-y twist. Her post inspired me to attempt the same with my books! I asked my Facebook reader group (which you are all invited to join, by the way) for brainstorming help. Here are the results. My book titles, made … [Read more...]
How I Celebrated My New Book’s Birthday
Last week, we celebrated the release of a new novel at my annual book launch at my nearest local bookstore. This is always a highlight of my publishing year, thanks to the many friends and readers who show up to celebrate with me. In case you couldn’t join us, here’s a summary of the event: Describing the new book I’m excited about The Bridge to Belle Island, a stand-alone romantic … [Read more...]
Christmas Gift Guide for Your Bookish Friends GIVEAWAY
Do you love books? Does someone on your Christmas list love books? Then here's a bookish gift giving guide just for you! Ten other authors and I have teamed together to give you some book buying ideas for every genre under the sun—contemporary, historical, romance, suspense, and more. Plus, we're giving away "11 gifts" that are really fun! Especially if you love to bake! Hint, … [Read more...]
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