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Our Heroes in Action

July 24, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  I’m super excited to be chatting with you today. Only 13 days until The Killing Tide releases! I’m so excited to share Finn and Gabby’s story with you. Finn is a Coast Guard Investigative Service agent. I’ve spent so much time learning about CGIS’s important work and all about the Coast Guard. I’ve been so fascinated by the vastness of their service.  Coast Guard … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Writing

Re-living History

July 15, 2019 By Lynn Austin

In case you can’t tell, I love history—both reading it and writing about it. I especially enjoy learning about local history. This beautiful resort, The Hotel Ottawa, once stood near the Lake Michigan beach where my husband and I walk every day. It was featured as a setting in my novel, “Waves of Mercy,” which takes place in 1897. The hotel was a popular tourist destination in the late 1800s … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Assorted & Sundry, Faith, History, Writing

Summer Splash Adventure

July 10, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends,  I’m super excited to be chatting with you today. I’ve got something really fun to share with you. I’m joining fellow Bethany House author Amanda Dykes to celebrate the release of her debut novel, Whose Waves These Are, and my upcoming novel, The Killing Tide (August 2019). Since both of our new releases feature lighthouses and coastal settings, we decided to give readers a fun … [Read more...]

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How to Know When to Stop Editing a Novel

July 5, 2019 By Jody Hedlund

This year I’m publishing five novels! Yes, five! Eeek! The first book of the five released in June, A Reluctant Bride (my bride ship series). The next four books (in my medieval YA series) are releasing this fall, two books in August, one in September, and the final in October.  If you missed the cover reveal for Always and Evermore releasing in August, here they are! With so many … [Read more...]

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Canine Inspiration

June 26, 2019 By Dani Pettrey

Hi friends, In my upcoming release, The Killing Tide, my hero Finn has an Australian Shepherd named Layla. Here’s a picture of the dog that inspired me. Isn’t she adorable? I love reading about canine characters. There’s just something endearing about a hero and his pet. It gives us a glimpse at the softer side of even the most alpha of men. My hubby is definitely an alpha guy, … [Read more...]

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