Audio sale ~ please sail away to Scotland with me! INDIGO
33 years…
Some love stories are written on paper. The very best ones are lived. 💛As a romance author, I’d be remiss to skip this special occasion—even on social media! Thirty-three years ago today, I married my real-life hero, Randy. So, here’s to many years of marriage, a lifetime of hills & valleys, & the man who inspired more than a few …
Research & rabbit trails…
Research is something I enjoy almost as much as writing—& for a historical fiction author, it’s key to authentic storytelling. I once read an engaging novel set in Jamestown Colony & was humming happily along when suddenly a dance scene commenced…& the characters began waltzing. WHAT? I share that story knowing full well that my own novels are not 100% …
THE author
I love this reminder of just who God is. THE author. Not just of creation but our faith. Every good & perfect gift is from above. He is love. Light. Hope. Eternity. And so much more. Amen.
The Christy Awards
I’m so honored to find The Belle of Chatham among the finalists for the renowned Christy Award! My first Christy final was for Love’s Reckoning back in 2013. I remember sitting beside my agent at that glittering gala in St. Louis. Though I didn’t win, simply being a finalist felt like such a gift. Fast-forward a few years, and …
When an author friend sends you a review
I got so tickled—tickled pink, or rather indigo!—when an author friend sent me this review she’d come across for one of my novels. I tend to avoid reviews, though I know some authors read theirs carefully to learn how they might improve their writing. I’ve simply found that what one reader loves, another may loathe, so I don’t find reviews …
When work is worship
Writing has never been a hobby for me but a consuming passion, even a holy obsession, starting at age 7. There were seasons I had to set it aside like the 5 years when my sons were small & then the 8 years homeschooling when they & that took priority. I came to publishing later in life & am so …
The pages
Reading the pages a final time before print! 393 in all. What to expect in modern literary lingo… 🌸 he falls first 🌸 cottagecore heroine 🌸 missing persons 🌸 forced proximity, slow burn 🌸 opposites attract 🌸 Georgian noir 🌸 happily ever after Prayers appreciated. So hope you enjoy every word!
Future books
Last spring in my newsletter I asked readers what future books they’d like for me to write. I had so many wonderful responses that were encouraging & inspiring! Then I met with my publisher, Revell, & do we have news for you! Back soon to share details. Just wanted to post this ahead of time in my excitement. So thankful …