Her Faith Restored is here! Launch Day has officially arrived for book three in my beloved, Ozarks’ based Welcome to Ruby series! Woo-hoo! *tosses confetti* Now, as you may remember, this is the book I finished writing as my precious daddy transitioned from this earth to heaven. In fact, this book came on the heals of three family deaths within …
His Love Revealed…Launch Day Fun!
At last! Today is the day! His Love Revealed is go-for-launch! All the writing, editing, planning, and preparation are now behind me, and I’ve officially birthed another book baby. It’s a little surreal to think the second book in my Welcome to Ruby series is finally here. You may remember that I faced several difficult life events as my deadline …
His Love Revealed Pre-Launch Fun and a Giveaway
His Love Revealed is almost here, and today I thought we’d celebrate with some pre-launch book fun! For those who are members of my Facebook readers’ group, you know that fun is often our catchphrase where Ida Mae Hoscutt is concerned. Ida Mae is the beloved proprietress of the vintage-era Come and Get It Diner in Ruby, Missouri, and the …
E-Books: 10 Reasons to Love Them (Especially Now)
Well, like other people, I’m at odds. This week has tied my emotions in knots. Each day has brought something new. Updates, facts, statistics—important topics to be sure, but rather depressing if we dwell on them too long. Yes, it’s important we stay informed about COVID-19, but I refuse to glue myself to the news 24/7. That’s not healthy or …
The Ozarks and the Stories That Live There
Rich in heritage and unique in culture, The Ozarks region is a place like no other. Amidst a lush backdrop of rolling hills and hidden hollows, stories abound. Some remain elusive while others beg to be shared. In Her Hope Discovered, book one of my Welcome to Ruby series, Charla and Sam’s story takes center stage as they reconcile the …
HER HOPE DISCOVERED: A Behind-the-Scenes Peek
Recently I shared a little of the book launch process with you. Today I thought you might enjoy learning a little more about Her Hope Discovered, book one in my Welcome to Ruby series. It’s a bitter-cold day here in the Ozarks, but let’s warm up with a cup of coffee and draw back the curtain on our little fictional …
Not Your Average Romance Novel via Angela Ruth Strong
Do you have some thoughts about romance novels? I’m sure you do! Today, please help me welcome Angela Ruth Strong as she dishes a delightful side of romance. ♥ Angela, take it away! Even though I write romance, I often cringe when reading blurbs or excerpts for other romance novels. I love talking about love, but so often these love …
So… What Next?
For a writer, there’s nothing quite as thrilling as landing your first book deal. Toss in a three-book deal and the series of your heart and you’re convinced you’ve just been showered with fairy dust. From the moment your agent delivers the news that an editor loves your project and has made an offer, to signing your name on the dotted …
Baby, It’s Cold Outside…But I Have Great News!
Brrr. Here in my little corner of the world, it’s cold! Though we’ve started a slow warming trend, for the past week or so, winter’s locked us in the deep freeze. I’m a born-and-raised Ozarks gal, but I’m not a fan of cold weather. Never have been, never will be. The good thing? It can’t last forever! And despite the …
Romance… My Top Five Blog Posts
Today I thought it might be fun to dial up the “feel good.” If you’ve visited before, you know I’m a huge romantic. I’m a hearts and flowers kind of gal who melts at a sweet sentiment, tender gesture, or—be still, my heart—a great love story. (And who, in his right mind, can argue with that?) Since I write Heartfelt …