Lightening bugs. As the summer sun just starts to go down, we get a magical blinking light show all over our yard and up in the trees. What a delight! Summer storms. Sweet rain in the midst of a hot summer day puts a smile on my face and results in… How green everything is all summer long. Living in …
Interview With Joanne Kraft
Today I’d like to welcome Joanne Kraft to my blog. It’s pure pleasure to interview Joanne, and I consider her a true friend. She and I met years ago when we roomed together at the Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference. She introduced me to Inspire Christian Writers, where I was part of a critique team for many years. Welcome Joanne. What …
Interview With Randy Ingermanson
Today on my blog, I’m interviewing Randy Ingermanson. He was one of my first mentor teacher’s at Mount Hermon Writer’s Conference in 2010. Wonderful writer, wonderful teacher. (I’d put an exclamation point here, but he taught me better). Welcome Randy. First off, can you tell us about your most recent book or project? My most recently published book is a …
Interview With Sally Bradley
Today, I welcome USA Today bestselling author Sally Bradley. We met years ago at ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference. First off, Sally, tell us about your most recent work in progress. Homestands is book one in the Chicago Wind series, a loosely connected series that follows couples in need of different types of second chances. While Homestands deals with a …
Changing Seasons
The house echoed in its emptiness as I inspected the hardwood floors for any trace that we’d ever been there. Most of our possessions were puzzle-pieced into a 26′ moving trailer. What didn’t get in, was crammed into our truck and Honda, ready for us to caravan to new horizons. Gracie, our loyal Maltese, stuck to us like glue, anxious …
Interview With Sarah Sundin
Today we welcome Sarah Sundin to my blog. Welcome Sarah. Tell us about your most recent book. The Sea Before Us released in February 2018, the first book in the Sunrise at Normandy series, that follows three estranged brothers as they fight on D-day from the sea, the air, and the land. In 1944, American naval officer Lt. Wyatt Paxton …
How to be an Overnight Success
Success means different things to different people. When I first dreamed of being a novelist, I was reading authors like Danielle Steel and Nora Roberts. I remember when I was pregnant with my daughter, who is now 32, I read an article about Danielle Steel. She had seven children at the time, and had a full-time nanny so she could …
Interview With Jennifer Sienes
Okay, I’ll admit, it’s a little strange to interview myself! However, since it’s the 4th of July, I figure there won’t be a lot of traffic on my blog or Facebook. Y’all should be out enjoying the holiday. But, in case you’re here and interested, I’m ready! What is my most recent book or project? I’m glad you asked! I …
Interview With Carole Towriss
Today we welcome Carole Towriss to my blog. Welcome Carole. Tell us about your most recent book. My most recent book, Prize of War, tells the story of Acsah, daughter of Caleb. He promised her as a “prize” to the man who conquered the city of Debir. In September I’m releasing Deep Calling Deep. It’s part of “The Psalm Series,” …
Interview with Janith Hooper
Today we welcome Christian western romance author Janith Hooper. Jan and I met at the Mount Hermon Writer Conference in 2009 and have been friends since. First off, Jan, tell us about your most recent novel or work in progress. My most recently published book, Let Your Heart Beat Again (A Breath Without Life Novel – Book One) was released …