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Waiting On Spring! (Plus a Giveaway!)

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It’s THAT time of year again! That time when we turn our clocks ahead and no longer have to drive our kids to evening activities in the dark. That time of year when those gray mountains of dirty snow in every parking lot begin to shrink. That time of year when a chorus of birdsong greets us in the morning. Everything is pointing toward spring. The hint of it is strong in the air. But it’s not … [Read more...]

Charting the Course

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I’m currently working on a project related to an airplane crash at the same time that Boeing has had its fleet of 757 Maxs grounded in several places. It’s unnerving to think about a plane going down with a couple hundred people on board. Especially when you just got off or plan to get on a plane in the near future. Yet that’s part of the plot for my next novel. And it’s part of current … [Read more...]

Cover Reveal

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Seeing a cover design for the first time is an exciting moment for an author. It's a little nerve-wracking as you hold your breath, praying that the designers captured the essence of your story in visual form. Their vision doesn't always match the author's vision, but when done well, a cover can prove to be the most effective marketing tool in a publisher's arsenal. The cover is what gets a reader … [Read more...]

What are you listening to?

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While I love to read, I don't always have the time to cozy up in a big comfy chair with a cup of warm, foamy espresso and savor the written page. I listen on the fly as I'm running errands or, most often, traveling back and forth between Nashville and Atlanta visiting my sweet dad. I'm currently finishing the audio version of Before We Were Yours by Lisa Wingate and oh, it's been such an … [Read more...]

How Much Sensuality is TOO Much For Christian Fiction?

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Recently I was tagged in a Facebook discussion about one of my books. While I’m not able to catch or read every tag, this one caught my eye because it was about the sensuality level in my books. The initial comment was this: “Who’s finished Searching for You by Jody Hedlund? Great story but, um, a bit steamy in my opinion...” The ensuing discussion was really interesting. Some agreed … [Read more...]

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