I have an Amish book coming out next summer ... and it's a pretty yummy book. Just a few hours ago I received an editorial note from my editor Kathleen at Harvest House. And you can guess what I'll be working on for the next two weeks ... edits. I had a few favorite parts in this letter from her: 1. "I’m not asking for any huge changes." <--this is something every author … [Read more...]
Let’s Talk Books!
The first Christian novel I ever read was Love Comes Softly by Jeanette Oke. My mother had borrowed the book from a friend, and I asked to read it when she was done. I was fifteen-years-old, and I fell in love with Marty, Clark and little Missy. Unfortunately, I wasn't aware of other Christian fiction. During that stage in my life, most of my reading included books like The Thornbirds or … [Read more...]
Cherished Memories and Prayers for Weed, CA
What do you think about when you think of childhood Christmases? I think of thick, fat snowflakes falling down. Driving to my grandparents' mobile home. Sitting by the woodstove, eating homemade enchiladas, and opening a large pile of presents. I grew up in a small, mill town of Weed, California. All my favorite childhood memories are centered there. Why am I thinking about Christmas in … [Read more...]
Why I Love Writing About World War II
Growing up my favorite uncle was my Uncle Joe. He was a bachelor and lived in a small house in the mountain town of Weed, California. Uncle Joe had a beautiful garden and a house plant with vines so long that they wrapped around his kitchen. He bought us kids mini cans of 7-up, and he always had records with Mexican music playing. He had so many records that they were stacked from floor to ceiling … [Read more...]
In the Works: WWII Fiction + Friends + Cover Reveal!
One thing readers maybe not realize is the friendships between Christian authors. Some of my best friends are fellow authors. We help each other, we support each other, and we UNDERSTAND each other! A few years ago my friend Cara Putman said, "A few of us should come together and write a World War II novella." This is Cara and me . . . aren't we cute? A third friend join … [Read more...]