Sunday night I turned in my galleys—the last time an author sees her book before it heads to production—for In These Hills, and oh does it feel good! And now, the cover. I honestly never expected a woman sitting on a whiskey barrel, but I LOVE it! Is the name Jack Daniel familiar? What about Miss Mary Bobo. . . and what she owned? How about the town of Lynchburg tucked into … [Read more...]
My Top Three Reads So Far This Year
So many books, so little time. Okay, that is a cliché. But a cliché becomes one because it is true. So I’m sticking with it. My reading year is off to a great start. I've completed 15 books so far in January and February, and I wanted to share my favorite ones (two novels and one non-fiction). I’ve shared my rating system before, but here is what I mean when I rate a book either four or five … [Read more...]
The Art of Story Maps
Last fall, I ran across a Facebook advertisement for a beautiful set of story maps that had me clicking with great interest. The link took me to the Elizabeth Wade Studio. Once there, I found a treasure trove of gorgeous watercolor story maps of some of my favorite classic novels. The drooling began. I didn't expect to buy anything since art prints are usually out of my price range, but then I … [Read more...]
My Writing Philosophy . . .
Years ago, when I was first starting out as a writer, someone asked me this question in an interview--what did I consider myself? A Christian writer or a writer who happened to be Christian? The question startled me, because aren't they really the same thing? But I understood that the real meaning was "Are you going to write for Christians or for the world?" If that's the intended meaning, … [Read more...]
Spinsters, An Excerpt, and a Giveaway
In less than two weeks, Taming Lady Temperance will release and introduce you to the Secret Society of Spinsters. I've always been drawn to the spinster trope and the idea that it's never too late to fall in love. I also love feisty, independent heroines, and while not all spinsters fit that bill, most have some level of eccentricity that lends itself well to quirkiness, and I do enjoy quirky … [Read more...]
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