So many fantastics books have come out lately. I've been reading as my to be read pile comtinues to grow. There's something about the temperatures turning cooler (and the grading piling up!) that makes me want to curl up with books. Today I thought I'd share a few of my recent favorites. I'd love to know what you're reading and will have a giveaway at the end. Yesterday was the release day … [Read more...]
Free Short Story & A Giveaway
My latest novella collection, The Kissing Tree released this week, and I have to say that I think this is my favorite novella I've ever written. I had so much fun with the characters. Phoebe with her dreamy, romantic nature and Barnabas with his stodgy practicality and internal wit. They were both definitely Inn for a Surprise when cupid's arrow struck. Before Phoebe built the inn that she … [Read more...]
I miss Libraries & Book Clubs
It's October and there are many things I'm missing as the pandemic drags on. These may be limited to Indiana, but maybe you can relate. I miss having some of my Purdue students to our home for cookouts or taco bar. I miss being able to worship at church without a mask. I miss wild hugs and even simple handshakes. I miss reading my students non-verbal cues that are covered by masks. I missed … [Read more...]
Behind the scenes of Colors of Truth, a Carnton novel
Colors of Truth officially releases today, and I'm both excited and relieved to see this day finally arrive. Thank you, friends, for your love and encouragement in recent weeks as this novel made its way to publication—and this author had a crash course in indie publishing! <g> You made this journey a much sweeter one. Colors of Truth is a Carnton novel, meaning it's a story steeped … [Read more...]
Wallpaper Wars
The Victorian era is famous for its busy, floral designs. Ornate, scrolled woodwork on furniture. Delicate porcelain figurines on mantles and shelves. Fringed table toppers and tatted doilies everywhere you look. Dusting day must have been a nightmare! One of the most pervasive trends, however, was wallpaper. Explosions of flowers, cupids, and feathers upon the walls of parlors, bedrooms, and … [Read more...]
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