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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 as what one person loves another loathes so I don’t find them particularly instructive or helpful. Reading is so subjective. I don’t enjoy sushi but my boys love …
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 …
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.
A blessed holiday to the greatest country on earth. Blessed is the nation whose God is the LORD; and the people whom he hath chosen for his own inheritance. -Psalm 33:12
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…!
A beloved Bible passage is 1 Thessalonians 4 “… to aspire to live quietly, & to mind your own affairs, & to work with your hands …” Recently I came across this devotional from one of my favorite authors, Paul David Tripp. I highly recommend his devotional books. This is from Everyday Gospel: “For many of us, social media dictates how …
Publishing milestones are fun things! I’m so happy to share that Revell kept my working title for this next release once again. Titling a book can be tricky & many of my novels have simple names starting with my debut, The Frontiersman’s Daughter. This portrait-like image above hints of the setting & shows the two character templates I had in …
Book clubs are dear to my heart! Here’s a succinct guide for reading friends wanting to read & discuss The Belle of Chatham. Of course, no book club would be fun without dessert, so why not try an authentic 18th-century recipe? And last but not least, basic questions for discussion, though I’ve found book clubs are very good at coming up …
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!
I love Decembers & here are a few delights the month brought: Bread Maker Anne Perry novels Colonial Williamsburg candle Devotional Corduroy tote Wish I could list all the priceless things that can’t be bought as I’m far more grateful for those!