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 …
Audio sale!
Audio sale ~ please sail away to Scotland with me! INDIGO
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 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 …
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!
Christmas in July
An 1801 portrait by Rembrandt Peale It’s truly Christmas in July for me as I’m close to turning in my first holiday novella to my publisher, Revell. I have a love for this story like no other {though I think I say that about every novel when I’m in the thick of it}. But I do adore this joyful, poignant, …
Inspired by readers
It’s a joy to hear from readers about my novels. This landed in my inbox recently & made me look at writing differently. A kindred spirit here. So thankful she found my books in the sea of them out there. Thank you, thank you.
The reveal!
Here is the fresh face of my January 2027 novel from Revell! Our heroine’s expression, the wallpaper, the pink blooms & Christopher Wren-type waterfront at the bottom = happiness to this author! Hope you delight in this story as much as I did writing it!
Favorite book covers
Cover #20 is almost here! I’ve said many times that cover art is my favorite part of the publishing process & the framed art above showcases my favorites by my publisher, Revell. As David Pearson said, “The cover of a book is the beginning of a conversation between the author & the reader.” When you spend a year and a …
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 …









