It’s here! Her Hope Discovered (the print edition) officially launched this week—and four days ahead of schedule, too! While the birth of a book isn’t quite as exciting as that of our first born child, it’s still an extraordinary milestone in an author’s career. (Click-to-Tweet) Anticipated, yet not without some trepidation and goosebumps, watching our first book release into 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 …
Go-for-Launch… It Happens Soon!
For an author, there are few things as exciting as her first book launch. Add to that the holiday hustle and bustle and all the giddiness that surrounds this wonderful season of giving, and you have the perfect recipe for the best Christmas ever. This bookish dream is about to become a reality! It’s a time of expectancy and delight …
Thanksgiving Rewind (and Giveaway Winner)
Today as we bask in the afterglow of turkey and pumpkin pie, I pray that you and yours had a Happy Thanksgiving! While many braved Black Friday sales, I hunkered down at home and enjoyed family, food, and fellowship. I didn’t miss the cool, rainy weather or the mad dash between stores that boasted “once in a lifetime bargains,” but …
An Ozarks Thanksgiving… Mountain Brook Ink Holiday Blog Tour Stop #21
Welcome to Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 Holiday Blog Tour! We’re thrilled you’ve decided to join us on this month-long journey of family, friends, traditions, and memories. Now, as we approach the end of November, we hope you’ve enjoyed visiting with us as much as we’ve delighted in your presence. As our reader, you have done so much to pour into …
Join Us for the 2018 Mountain Brook Ink Holiday Blog Tour
Today I’m so excited to announce Mountain Brook Ink’s 2018 holiday blog tour! MBI’s holiday blog tour begins this Sunday, October 28th, with posts scheduled daily through Wednesday, November 21st. (Click-to-Tweet) During the tour, Mountain Brook Ink authors will spread holiday cheer through stories, memories, and traditions. Blog stops will feature a different MBI author each day and there will …
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 …
August Update and Fun Things Ahead
It’s wonderful to be back with you today! Thanks for extending grace during my blogging respite of the past several months. While, technically, I’m still on hiatus. I wanted to share a brief update with a few end-of-the-summer tidbits, some book news, and a couple other fun things. (Click-to-Tweet) I’m now about four months or so from my launch date—January …
Waterfalls of the Heart via Tanya Agler
Please welcome my friend Tanya Agler to the blog today. Tanya writes “Sweet Southern Romance ~ Front Porch Style.” Writing Lessons A couple of weeks ago, I received an answer to a prayer about my writing. The answer was no. I wish I could lie and say I was a good sport about it, but the truth is I wasn’t. …
ACFW Conference Countdown
As of today we are nineteen days out from the national ACFW conference! Wow. Thrilled! How did it sneak up so fast? Despite the busyness just now (my father recovering, baby bird flying the nest), I’m anticipating one of my favorite writing conferences of the year, and counting down the days until I see old friends and new in Nashville. …