Book covers are fun pieces of art, but they can also serve as artistic inspiration. Over the weekend, I challenged my FB group, The Posse, to try their hand at replicating one or more of my covers. It seemed like a fun idea, especially for those who are still sheltering at home. The response was wonderful! Readers are such creative people. I just had to share the fun results with you. These … [Read more...]
A Little Escape Reading
There are so many reasons that propel me to pick up a book. Maybe I want to learn something—about history, the world, other people, or even myself. Sometimes I pick up a book to be entertained. Sometimes I want to savor exquisite words or visit old friends. But then there are those other times, those moment's I'm seeking completely escape from the now, an immersion in another time and … [Read more...]
Romance Tropes: Like Them or Leave Them?
Trope. You may have heard this term tossed around a bit within the fiction-reading community. The first time I saw the word, I was like—huh? What in the world is that? I’ve since learned that “trope” is a common plot device or theme used in the fiction-writing community. These are tried, true, and time-tested concepts that catch a reader’s interest (usually through the book blurb). There are … [Read more...]
Celebrating Flight Risk! (& Giveaway
Tuesday Flight Risk launched into the world. Launch weeks are always busy. There's marketing. Copious amounts of coffee. Nerves all over the place. Walks to control stress. More caffeine. Lots of prayer and holding one's breath. What will people think? Will they love and enjoy the story I spent months and untold hours on? Did I forget a blog tour stop to visit and leave a comment? Has … [Read more...]
Tangible Encouragements
"Take heart, daughter." "Take courage." "Don't be afraid." Jesus spoke these words to lost, searching, and hurting souls when he was here on earth, and he's still speaking them to us today. And aren't we grateful? Especially in these uncertain times. But while these may be uncertain times for us, they're not for him. Because, even now, he stands in the moment when you drew your first breath … [Read more...]
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