Decisions, decisions…

I love the fact that American Christian Fiction Writers puts out a list of new releases from their members each month…but for a woman with a TBR pile teetering into the stratosphere, it does create a bit of a problem. Every month, I feel like a dieter presented with a mouthwatering dessert selection. And every…

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Gone Fishin'

  So  the other day, THIS happened.  That’s my eleven year old with his very first fish ever. I’m pretty sure the smile on his face says it all. This kiddo has been in our family since he was not quite eight years old. He came to us with an English vocabulary of about three…

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Happy Happy Happy!

I’m over-the-moon excited to announce that I’m now represented by literary agent Jessica Alvarez over at Bookends! I’ve never worked with an agent before, but I’m pretty sure I hit the jackpot with Jessica! In my opinion, she’s so far beyond fabulous that somebody really needs to invent a better word to describe her!  I’m…

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Fresh Goodies!

This is the time of year when we’re loving all things fresh! Fresh fruits, fresh veggies, those homegrown tomatoes, and my personal favorite WATERMELON. (Don’t even get me started. I love that stuff with a passion that surpasses all common sense. I have been known to eat a whole melon BY MYSELF. I’ll give you…

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Looking for Something to Read?

I love sharing good books with my friends!  Here are some new releases in Christian fiction!! And don’t miss the two wonderful Love Inspired authors in this mix–Lisa Carter and Deb Kastner!! Enjoy!  May 2018 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website.   Children’s: Feebs…

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Ta-DA! Cover Reveal Time!!

I don’t create the covers for my books, so I can brag on them with a clear conscience! Aren’t the Love Inspired covers gorgeous?? I loved my first one, and I think this one is adorable too! It’s such fun to see the characters I’ve argued with incessantly  written about for months spring to glorious, full-colored life.…

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Guess what? I'm Expecting!

Stop that snickering, ya’ll! It’s true!! My second book baby is due in September! A Baby for the Minister, my new Love Inspired romance, is scheduled for release this autumn. I’m so excited about this book—partly because it features Jacob Stone, one of my favorite characters from my first novel A Family for the Farmer. Like all…

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Ya'll, it's COLD. You need a BOOK!!

And probably some thick socks. Granted, now, I’m from Georgia, where COLD means pretty much any weather that doesn’t support short sleeves.  But lately–yikes!! We’ve been dealing with frozen hoses, ice on our water troughs and a Jersey cow who has a big case of the “winter fuzzies.” Beulah’s so puffed up and fluffy, she…

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An Interview with Donna Gartshore

Today we are celebrating the release of my lovely friend Donna Gartshore’s debut Love Inspired novel: Instant Family.  I read it and loved it, ya’ll!! I have a soft spot for stories that grapple with real-life problems. They make us earn for those happily-ever-afters—and just like I preach to my kids all the time, when you…

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Blogging with My Buddy

Blogging over at the Ladies of Love Inspired blog today–along with my wonderful and fabulously talented writer friend Donna Gartshore! Read all about how we went from Blurb to Book to Besties!  Check it out!

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