Have you ever wondered why book preorders matter so much to your favorite authors? Let me share one of the sweetest perks of preordering my new Christian historical fiction novel, The Saint and the Spy! A Special Package from Baker Book House One of the perks of preordering is receiving a physical copy of my book from my favorite retailer, Baker Book …
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.
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 …
England in June
June was a whirlwind & I’m so happy to be home! I was in England, London particularly, when the heat rose to record temps there. While I didn’t enjoy that & missed their usual temperate weather, I did enjoy all the lush roses. Highlights were tea at the Pump Room in Bath, Cornwall, touring several grand estates, & savoring the …
Dutch & German editions!
I wish someone had told my seven year old self when I started writing stories that someday my words would travel around the world & I’d be a “paper missionary” as Janette Oke said of Christian writers not long ago. Now, grown up me is absolutely amazed & delighted when foreign language editions of my novels come into being. Aren’t …
HIStory Tour!
It’s not till next year but we’re SO excited to bring this tour to history-loving friends! To learn more, visit this site & sign up to hold your place. Details & link are also on my homepage. Or call the #800 number to talk w/ a tour company/ACTs representative. More details to come…!
The Belle of Chatham on shelves!
Another novel is on shelves! This year is such a historic milestone. 1776-2026. I’m so grateful to be American born that I wrote a book about it! A tale of courtship & marriage, duty versus desire, faith & forgiveness. In the spirit of 1776, happy reading!
A Writer’s Prayer on Beginning a New Project, written by Bob Hostetler
A Writer’s Prayer on Beginning a New Project | written by Bob Hostetler Abba, Father, thank you for the work you have given me to do, for what I am about to write. I begin in fear and trembling, not at all sure that I can start well, let alone finish well. But your grace is sufficient for me, in …
Books & such!
We’re now well into 2025 & this is my busiest – & hopefully best – writing year yet. Not much time for relaxing though I’m dreaming of a bookish picnic reminiscent of my childhood Kentucky days. My current chilly, damp Pacific Northwest life keeps me near the fireplace till June. Such is the fate of a sun-loving, southern expat! Since …
Be Our Valentine giveaway!
It’s always a joy when authors come together to celebrate readers! In this case, 6 of us with signed books to be mailed to a Valentine’s winner. These are our latest releases, some brand new. Enter at the link below. Hope you win! RAFFLECOPTER Happy reading!









