Christy Finalists, a New Pettrey Thriller, and a Zoom Chat Date
BIG week in bookish news, friends! Awards, a new release to celebrate, and a chance to hang out with four historical romance authors LIVE. Let’s dive in! The 2026 Christy…
Christy Awards
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A surreal blessing . . . unwrapped
There are moments in your life that give you pause. Some are bitter, some are sweet. I received my Christy Award Hall of Fame award in the mail last week,…
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What’s your “book-to-movie” wish?
Do you have a “book-to-movie” wish? A book you’ve treasured forever, that you’ve read several times through the years, and that you’d LOVE to see made into a movie? Well,…
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Fabulous First Sentences (from 2019 Christy Award Finalists)
You already know I love reading first sentences of novels, and here are some really good ones! From a few of the 2019 Christy Award finalists, no less. Not all…
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Celebrating Christian Fiction in Nashville!
Hey friends! If you live in or near Nashville, then this invitation is for you! First, a conference for writers . . . If you’re a writer—either published or hoping…
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10 Writing Tips for Staying Focused
Are you list lover? I am. I recently made a list of 10 truths that I’ve revisited recently in my own writing career in regards to staying focused and to “finishing…