I have a burning question I want to ask you today (*drumroll, please!*): Do you read books more than once? This question came to mind because I recently read a review that a lovely reader wrote for one of my older books, Tropical Kiss and Tell. (This book happens to be my most favorite story […]
How Not to Write a Novel
I was lucky to grow up as the daughter of a writer. In high school, I attended writing conferences with Mom, and she helped me sell my first article to a national magazine at the age of sixteen. I studied journalism in college and read all kinds of how-to books. Because of Mom’s influence, I […]
Character Interviews by Merrillee Whren
Today we have Brittany Gorman and Parker Watson from A MATCH TO CALL OURS, the newly crowned book #1 in my Front Porch Promises series, as our guests on the blog. Interviewer: Hi, Brittany, I’m so glad you could join us. Brittany: Thanks for having me. It’s not every day that I’m featured on a […]
Sunday Edition
I’m feeling a wee bit like this tree today, standing alone, separated from the group. Most times, the feeling is just that and can’t be trusted. I know I have people around me who would come along side me in a heartbeat (outside of my family) if I needed them. Except sometimes, I think we […]
Co-authoring a Series in Pressured Times
Back in October, I did a cover reveal on my post, Of Babes and Book Babies, for Accept Me (Chapel Cove Romances Book 8), which I had hoped to release in December. The busyness of a new grandbaby in the house and my son and his family’s move to Cape Town, put pay to my […]
Stories Come From the Strangest Places #giveaway
Lindi here! Exciting news-we have a guest blogger today! In my November post I shared a photo with you and talked with you about beginnings. Here’s Christy and I with the other F.A.I.T.H. Ladies So many years ago, but here we are today, blogging together again. Christy has been (and still is) a sweet friend […]
The Lost Art of Handwriting…
How many of us still write handwritten notes to friends and loved one? I’ll have to admit that over the years, I’ve begun to slack on this skill. Though I still write longhand in my journal, and I write notes for stories on paper first. Back when I first started writing, I’d pen my who […]
Being Humble in God’s Eyes
In romance, we often write about the “Happily Ever After” ending once a single man and woman meet and navigate the waters of a romantic relationship. A lot of times the written pages stop after they exchange wedding vows. In real life, the romance continues and builds in the years that follow. My husband, Gregg, […]
A Labor of Love with Guest JoAnn Durgin #Giveaway
Many of you are familiar with our guest today since she was once a blogger here. JoAnn Durgin is a dear friend of mine that is always there for me, and I appreciate her so much! This week I am out of town so she is pinch hitting for me today. She would like you […]
Life, Anxiety, and Taboo Topics in Christian Romance
When we hear about someone’s heart racing and palms sweating, we automatically think about romance. After all, we’re romance people. We read and/or write Christian romance, so our minds jump to certain conclusions. It’s what we do. Let’s face it – it’s part of our charm. I’ve had a few life changes in recent months, […]