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Transition Time

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The end of summer is known for transitions: back-to-school, back to a regular schedule, back on track. Here are a few transitions going on in my life right now: I completed my first ever series. The Bride of Ivy Green, Book 3 in the Tales of Ivy Hill series, is finished. I have proofed the final galleys and the next time I see those pages, they will be inside a printed book (December). I know … [Read more...]

Out of Their Element

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Our own IBLF-er Robin Lee Hatcher and I, along with authors Angela Breidenbach and Vickie McDonough, have a fun new collection of four full-length novels that released earlier this month. Available for your Kindle (or any reader that uses the Kindle app), Out of Their Element features four mismatched couples who find unexpected romance. I'm especially partial to our beautiful book cover because … [Read more...]

An Inspiring Giveaway

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Hey friends! Do you have a favorite "go to" devotional? I love brief devotionals that I can reach out for during the day for encouragement and inspiration. And I'm giving away an annual subscription for a great one on my website this one—The Word For You Today by Bob Gass Ministries. A friend gave me a subscription to this years ago, and I've enjoyed it ever since. Enter to WIN   So … [Read more...]

A Labor of Love and Friendship

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I had no idea! When I asked my dear friend, Jacki Kleinheksel, to record the audio version of my novel, Fly Away, I had no idea how much work would go into making it. Fly Away has been out-of-print for several years but I recently made it available again in print and e-book formats. Many of my readers also enjoy listening to recordings of my stories, so I wanted to make an audio version especially … [Read more...]

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