Life is crazy. I'm sure that's not news to you. Your life is probably just as hectic as mine is, if not more so. Usually I don't really mind the crazies. They keep me from getting bored, after all. Yet every once in a while, when I fail to plan far enough in advance, they sneak up behind me, surround me on every side, and leave no path for escape. That's what happened this month. Monday is … [Read more...]
7 Reasons Why I Stop Reading a Novel
I've noticed over the past couple of years that I've developed an especially bad habit–I'm having a harder and harder time finishing novels that I pick up to read. I wasn't always so hard to please! There once was a time when I finished reading almost every book I started. But these days, my shelves (both real and virtual) are overflowing. I have plenty to read. But not enough time. And … [Read more...]
An Afternoon at Belmont Mansion | ebooks specials!
I LOVED seeing everyone at the Belmont Mansion booksigning this past Sunday. The connections I make with you are so precious to me, and I can't tell you what it means that some of you drove all the way from Memphis, Chattanooga, and Birmingham to be there! I'm so grateful God crossed our paths through the journeys of Sutton & Claire, Marcus & Eleanor, and Tate & Rebekah (in the … [Read more...]
Word of Mouth: One of the Most Powerful Tools in Helping a Book Succeed
Think for a few minutes about the kinds of things that make you want to pick up a book and read it. Most of the time we read a book because it's by an author we already know and love. Sometimes a cover might attract us to take a closer look, particularly if we're browsing in a brick-and-mortar store. But I'm guessing the large majority of us discover books based on word of mouth. The … [Read more...]
Unexpected Discoveries and a Huge Romance Giveaway
April has been a busy month for me as far as travel goes. In fact, today I'll be in airports and cars most of the day traveling to a writers' retreat, so please forgive me if I am delayed responding to comments. I thought I'd share some of my experiences from the quaint town of Mason, TX. I was invited to come speak at a library event back on April 8, and I had a lovely time. Got to see some … [Read more...]
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