Two of my favorite things today...books & salads. First, A fabulous new book on the craft of writing by our own Deb Raney! Writing Cinematically truly is a "workshop-intensive-in-a-book that takes only an hour and a half to read, but will teach you to describe more visually and dynamically, revolutionizing the way you write. The book includes twelve lessons (plus a bonus) with … [Read more...]
A Million Little Choices, coming November 7
New novel. New story. New look. You may ask, "Why the different look from my previous 17 novels?" Because A Million Little Choices is my first contemporary. It's a dual timeline story which has been living inside me for over 15 years, and I'm beyond excited to finally share Claire and Stephen's journey with you on November 7! I know November seems far away, but I promise I've worked … [Read more...]
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
Kiss me, I’m Irish! I am, indeed, Irish. At least a little. That's from my maternal grandmother’s side of the family. My great-grandmother’s maiden name was Mary Emeline Malone. Doesn't the name roll off the tongue complete with an Irish accent? I love it so much that I named the heroine of In His Arms for her. I’ve still got a couple of months to wait for the official release of … [Read more...]
Doing the Deadline Dance
There is something so satisfying and invigorating about finishing a long-term project. After investing countless hours of hard work, creativity, and great deal of hair-pulling, seeing a whisper of a dream become reality is a joy like no other. Maybe you've restored a battered antique to its former glory, or endured a kitchen remodel. Maybe you've quilted a family heirloom or prayed a child … [Read more...]
Are you listening?
I love to read books but I also love listening to them, and I always have at least 3-4 books I'm listening to at once. Customarily, it's three or four non-fiction books and at least one or two novels, which is the case at the moment. The following are books I've either recently finished or am currently listening to. First, non-fiction... The Making of Biblical Woman by Beth Allison … [Read more...]