Family Music
Sometimes when we’ve hosted our peeps’ friends, their parents ask us if it’s any trouble. Typically, I’ve responded, “If I can ignore seven, I can ignore one more!” And that’s…
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Tellin’ Tales
Since this photo was taken two years ago, we’ve experienced many changes. Some we’re still grieving, and others we welcome. So many tales to tell. This photograph has even more…
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Here’s to new adventures and new books
Yesterday I had the most fun mailing a box of autographed copies of The Targeted to my friends at Naughty Dog Books for inclusion in the special limited edition bookbox…
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It’s coming soon! The Targeted and a Special Launch Box (and Giveaway)
In my day job I love working with independent bookstores. I also love working with women-owned independent bookstores. One of my absolute favorites is Naughty Dog Books in Nashville, Indiana….
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Getting Ready for Christmas. . . and a sale
This month has been chaotic. The race to final grades. Editing page proofs and thinking about my next series ideas. I’m also really trying to be present with…
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Five Things ChatGPT told Me about How I Manage My Time & Giveaway
A year ago, I was working on a grant process at the Big Ten university I teach at that involved how to more effectively incorporate AI into my teaching and…
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Confidence versus Comparison: finding joy anyway + a giveaway
Once upon a time there was an author who wondered if anyone would ever read her books and enjoy them. Everywhere she looked, there was someone who sold more copies,…
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ACFW 2025 Recap
Last week found me traveling to Springfield, Missouri, a seven hour sojourn by my trusty GMC to reach the hotel where the American Christian Fiction Writers Conference was held this…
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A bouquet of pencils and a helping of grace
There’s something about the middle of August. It’s a time of bouquets of sharpened pencils and kids starting school. The temperatures are still blisteringly hot here in Indiana, but my…
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Summer Getaways to Mackinac Island & Sale
Does your family have a favorite place that it loves to visit? A place you return to on a cycle whether it’s every year or every few years? Labor Day…
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What’s pulling you down?
Spring has been odd in Indiana this year. We’ll have days of hitting 70 degrees followed by days in the 40s. My flowers are confused as are the trees. My…
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The Accused Launches and Giveaway
A week ago my latest book The Accused released. It’s been a wonderful week of people reaching out and spreading the word to their circles. If you are in the…