I have written a lot of books. I’ve been told they are funny. On some of them, I’ve worked really hard to be funny. And no one has told me that those were funnier than the others. And on some of them, I’ve tried not to be funny … Still funny. It’s like I have […]
Which is Better? Contemporary Book Covers…or Historical?
I recently came across a list of the best Christian book covers as voted by readers. I only looked at the top 100 covers, but still – I was surprised. A little shocked. Maybe a touch dismayed. Let me share with you what I found… Out of the top 100 covers, 3 were for Christian […]
Sunday Edition
Welcome to October! It’s spring in my part of the world and I live in the tulip capital of Australia. Canberra is known for its beautiful Floriade festival by the lake. Yesterday my husband and I visited Tulip Top Gardens, a flower farm that’s only a short drive out of town. We enjoyed a lovely […]
Story Inspiration: The real rodeo cowboy who inspired the book
In the summer of 2022, I created a side character… (in the book Blind Date with a Hero), Jason Keen was Jared’s wayward brother, a rough-and-tumble rodeo cowboy living in Western Colorado. I named him Jason in honor of my own cousin, Jason — the toughest cowboy I know. He’s fifteen or so years older […]
Nerds and the Creatives They Love
It’s my 17th wedding anniversary tomorrow, which of course is making me think about my own personal love story. 🥰 I’ve enjoyed seeing some of my favorite romance writers put together graphics about their real-life romance tropes, so I put one together for you! When I did it, though, I realized that my story isn’t […]
Sparking Romance with Fall Traditions
Ah, fall! The air turns crisp, pumpkin spice lattes make their grand return, and the leaves transform into a vibrant tapestry of colors. It’s a season that warms the heart—literally and figuratively. But have you ever stopped to think about how this cozy season is the perfect backdrop for romance, especially in the world of […]
Books That Make Me Cry
Is there anything more powerful than a redemption story? This month I’ve been writing my next Christian hockey book, The Love Penalty (out January next year), and because I like to give my readers different types of stories so they don’t all sound the same, I figured it was time to explore some aspects of […]
RE Day-Join the Fun!
Hello lovelies! (And gentlemen!) I know you enjoyed our Back to School Bash! Which means you all are reading some awesome books written by the incredible authors of the Inspy blog. And reading is what I want to talk to you about today, but first-I just have to share-because………… Their Surprise Second Chance It’s release […]
Love in Fiction
I’m sure we’ve all seen the memes about how certain movies or stories gave us unrealistic expectations for love. I laugh at them and can sometimes agree. Some things are unrealistic. But then this year my parents celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary and I heard from so many others who are about to hit 60 […]
Sunday Edition
Tropical Storm Ophelia is visiting me this weekend. I love the rain and wind (and it’s not terrible — 30, 35 miles per hour at its strongest). It’s good weather for lounging on the couch and reading. Or snuggling a boy and watching TV. Or a little of both. My boys were supposed to be […]