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Free Short Story & A Giveaway

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My latest novella collection, The Kissing Tree released this week, and I have to say that I think this is my favorite novella I've ever written. I had so much fun with the characters. Phoebe with her dreamy, romantic nature and Barnabas with his stodgy practicality and internal wit. They were both definitely Inn for a Surprise when cupid's arrow struck. Before Phoebe built the inn that she … [Read more...]

Creating a town and other brainstorming fun

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I'm in the midst of planning and scheming my next book series. In fact that's what I'll be spending the bulk of today doing. There is so much that goes into that process. I have to create characters. Heroes. Heroines. Supporting characters. Pets. Churches. Jobs. Places they work. And towns. Sometimes I use real places. Other times I've used fictional. Both work and can be fun. But for this … [Read more...]

The Fairest Maidens Medieval Series Releases! (And a Giveaway!)

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The Fairest Maidens is HERE! After months of planning and preparation, I’m super excited that The Fairest Maidens, my newest medieval YA romance series, will hit shelves next Tuesday (Sept. 20)! I had a lot of fun writing this series for many reasons! One reason I loved creating this series is that I used the same fictional world that I used in last year’s The Lost Princesses series. I … [Read more...]

Books I’ve Loved this Month + Giveaway

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I think because classes started this week at Purdue, I've been in a race to read some good books. The above are just a few of them that I've inhaled and recommended. Here's why I loved them: The Price of Valor is Susan May Warren at the top of her writing game. Susie is a master of creating characters and plot that will not let me go as a reader. This book is no exception. From the opening … [Read more...]

Books to Encourage in Chaotic Times

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In our hourse we're preparing for the kids to return to school and for me to return to face-to-face classes at Purdue. We all came home in mid-March, and I'd say we're largely ready to see what the fall has in store. This year has been the year of Flexible Chaos, and I'm certain it's not over yet! Those who know me well would be quick to confirm that I don't do chaos well...at all. In fact I … [Read more...]

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