A fun part of both Keeping Christmas collections is that every story is set in or around a castle, and The Ghost of Christmas, written by author Denise L. Barela, is no exception. In this novella, you’ll meet Abigail who needs to get away for Christmas this year. No family, no questions about why she’s still single, no suggestion about …
Exciting things are coming this week! First off, tomorrow is the release of Celebrate Lit’s Keeping Christmas, Volume I. This is a collection of six novellas by different authors all set in or around castles—contemporary, historical, romance, and Biblical fiction. I am not one of the authors in this volume, but I do have a historical romance in the upcoming …
Do you have someone in your life who holds you accountable? We all need people to encourage and/or support us whether it’s a walking partner, work associate, or friend. Years ago, my husband and I agreed to be that for each other in many areas, but for me, the most important is our spiritual journey. I often don’t need him …
Reader beware! I’m sure you know the sage advice to never go grocery shopping on an empty stomach; this is along the same lines. If you dare to delve into Carla Laureano’s romantic novel The Saturday Night Supper Club while hungry, you may find yourself craving rich foods that require experienced culinary skills to create—or reservations at a swanky restaurant …
It is a pleasure and honor for me to introduce you to this month’s feature author, Heidi Gray McGill. What a joy it was getting to know her a little—and to discover we’re quite alike in our writing/publishing views. Don’t forget to enter for a chance to win her ebook copy of Matters of the Heart at the end of …
Most people were shocked when quintessential funny guy Robin Williams committed suicide. How could someone so gifted at making people laugh be so sad and broken inside? It’s easy to make the assumption that funny people are happy people, but this isn’t necessarily true. Some of the greatest artists are inspired by deep emotional pain. I know my own writing …
The first sentence of Lost in Darkness was nothing profound: There was something glorious about the first day of June. I’ve read many times how important it is for an author to create a provocative first sentence, otherwise the reader may not be drawn into the book. I’m here to tell you not to base this historical fiction on its …
It was only 4:30 in the morning when I came face-to-face with inspiration. You know what I’m talking about? Every day, I go through the same routine. Up early, a cup of coffee, a few devotionals, some time in the Word, and prayer. Wash, rinse, repeat. Only on this particular morning, the Lord had something fresh for me. Honestly, I’m …
I am thrilled to share with you today Biblical fiction author Naomi Craig. I’ve always been fascinated with those who can write in this genre. Historical fiction requires so much research, it would be daunting to me. But Biblical fiction is much more limited in its scope, which adds another level of difficulty. I hope you’ll enjoy reading about Naomi …
I have to say that my husband is the absolute best! He wanted to schedule a weekend away for our anniversary, and if it wasn’t for our very old, very spastic Maltese, he would’ve been successful, too. Sometimes, you have to make sacrifices for your kids—even if they’re the canine variety. Instead, he suggested a date night. We don’t often …
