I had the best time meeting Bowie Rowan & being introduced to the fascinating platform that is Swell. Of all the podcasts I’ve done, Swell is the most innovative & fun. And you don’t even need the app to listen! Plus, Bowie asks such insightful questions. I’m beyond honored she took time for The Rose & the Thistle & then wanted …
Novel-Tea Evening
A Novel-Tea Evening with the Authors Palmer House Hilton Hotel, 17 E. Monroe Street, Chicago, IL 7:00pm, Saturday, September 2, 2023 Join us at Chicago’s historic Palmer House Hilton Hotel for a tasteful evening with tea and talk of books, writing, history, and the power of story. Meet and hear from bestselling and award- winning novelists Lynn Austin, Amanda Barratt, …
Be Our Valentine Giveaway!
I’m joining several of my favorite authors to give away 5 of our historical novels! The contest runs February 10-15. Please visit Carrie’s lovely site to learn more & enter HERE Happy Valentine’s Day!
Novel news!
I’m so surprised & delighted to learn The Rose & the Thistle made the ECPA bestseller list for January. It’s not often you see new titles on this list so it’s a double blessing. What makes a bestseller? The cover, for a start, then a stellar marketing team. I’m never quite sure. But I do know my faithful readers cared enough …
A most romantic month!
There are several generous bookish giveaways happening this month that I’m blessed to be a part of & the first is on Instagram for the FEEL THE LOVE IG TOUR… To enter, just visit my Instagram HERE And this lovely giveaway is on Facebook as well as Instagram & other socials: Grand prize – they will receive a book from …
Because Fiction
The Because Fiction podcast with Chautona Havig is now live! Chautona is a prolific author who has a delightful podcast with many guests. I was her 202nd episode. That’s a lot of book talk! Have a wee listen here… Because Fiction
From Scotland to Acadia & back to Scotland again!
I’m currently in the release whirlwind of The Rose & the Thistle & don’t talk much about future publishing projects. I will say novel 15, set in Acadia or present-day Nova Scotia & colonial America, releases next January 2024. It’s currently on my editor’s desk which means an official title is coming soon & cover art will start. For a …
Fresh, fun podcasts!
First to air is author Liz Tolsma’s Historical Fiction Talk Next is author Ruth Douthitt’s A Writer’s Day Jaime Jo Wright’s Mad Lit Musings Book Talk with Cara P. And here’s to my delightful Australian sisters, Jessica & Allison as we talk books, inspiration, history, & more! Rhema Book Club Have a wee listen!
Book Load of Hope giveaway!
Coping with a broken world is hard, but by God’s grace, He uses fiction to bring us hope. So enter the Bookload of Hope giveaway between January 15th and 11:59 pm EST on February 15th for your chance to win 8 paperbacks and 2 ebooks. Just visit bit.ly/bookloadofhope for your chance to win. *Authors include Laura Frantz, Liz Tolsma, Grace …
Royal Drop Scones
With every book release I like to send along a little bling to my wonderful street team/influencers, those first readers who work so creatively to help promote my newest novel. This year I chose little pots of Bonne Maman cherry jam & a scone recipe. When Queen Elizabeth passed away last September at the age of 96, this recipe, said …