HIS HEART RENEWED Book Launch Fun

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His Heart Renewed (Welcome to Ruby, Book 4) is finally here! Official launch date was August 10th, but I wanted to share with my blog readers, too. Since I’m in the midst of His Heart Renewed book launch fun, please be sure and visit Reading is My Superpower today as I join my friend Carrie and we chat about small-town …

HIS HEART RENEWED Cover Reveal

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Welcome ~ It’s been a while since I blogged, but I have exciting news! It’s time for the cover reveal for His Heart Renewed (Welcome to Ruby, Book 4). I’m so excited to share it with you! Our cover design team did a fabulous job at capturing the essence of my next story in this heartwarming series. I’m absolutely tickled, …

HER FAITH RESTORED ~ Launch Day!

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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 …

Why I Wrote Jessie’s Hope via Jennifer Hallmark

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Today I welcome my friend Jennifer Hallmark to the blog. I met Jennifer some years ago at an ACFW conference and I was immediately drawn to her warm smile and easy going demeanor. I’m excited to be part of her blog tour for Jessie’s Hope. Take it away, Jennifer!   Jessie’s Hope grew from a short story developed from writing …

How Three Sentences Made Me a Writer via Author Linda Thompson

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Today we welcome my new friend Linda Thompson to the blog.  I remember the evening Linda won the 2016 ACFW Genesis award (I was a finalist that year in a different category) and I was impressed by her acceptance speech. I couldn’t wait to one day read The Plum Blooms in Winter. From the seed of an idea to a …

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The Right Cure for What Ails Us

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Several years ago, we vacationed in Eureka Springs, Arkansas. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Eureka Springs is one of those rare gems whose beauty is unsurpassed. This quaint town has it all: breathtaking landscapes, striking, Victorian architecture, historic landmarks, arts and craft venues, museums, trolleys, and a host of friendly folks. Since Eureka! means, literally, “I found …

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That Love Thing… Why the Biblical Definition Matters

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Like many couples, when my husband and I were married we chose to include a portion of 1st Corinthians in our wedding vows. “Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. …

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How to Approach Hot-Button Topics in Christian Fiction

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In today’s world “politically correct” seems to be the popular buzz phrase. And if we’re Christians, heaven help us because that ups the ante. Using prudence when handling hot-button topics seems wise. We certainly don’t want to share our beliefs too loudly. That might offend. We mustn’t be too bold, joyful, or overzealous in spreading the message of the Gospel. It …

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As Christian Writers, How Do We Share Our Light?

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For writers there’s a different sense of vulnerability than what there might be in other professions. We inject bits and pieces of our own soul into our prose. We strive for transparency without being too forthright. Novelists must relate to readers in clear, concise ways that denote professionalism, not detachment. We want to connect and not overwhelm. Obviously, we have to be …

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Is Christian Fiction All Hearts and Flowers?

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For readers not familiar with Christian fiction there’s the preconceived notion that if it’s Christian it must be all hearts and flowers. Or boring. Or something. For example, a friend once asked why I wanted to write for the Christian market and not the secular one. It was actually something I’d thought about a lot. “Well, a Christian is who I am. …