When I was a kid, we used to visit John Ascuaga’s Nugget in Sparks, Nevada. I don’t gamble, and I didn’t grow up with gamblers, but I did grow up right next door to Reno, Nevada and its plethora of casinos. We used to meet my grandparents for dinner at one of the Nugget’s many […]
How Much Is Too Much?
Someone recently asked me about how much is too much Jesus in their Christian fiction book. It’s a legitimate question, and it’s one I’ve heard before, too. I have a couple of super simple answers, too, but it sort of depends on who I’m talking to. Not everyone gets my sense of humor. Answer A: […]
How People Meet & a #Giveaway
I was talking with another author recently. We were brainstorming the start of a book, and she was stuck on how she could realistically take the hero and heroine from complete strangers to the point that they trusted each other enough to share some deeply personal secrets. I kept coming up with ways for the […]
The Magic of Words
I love interesting words and ordinary words that are used in interesting ways. Words are just plain fun. Admit it. You totally agree with me. I was part of a conversation recently about the difference between thee and thou. Being the word nerd that I am, I of course checked out the etymology of the […]
What Does God’s Will Look Like Today?
I don’t know about you, but I’ve heard a lot of Christians lately encouraging me not to worry. Over the radio, over social media, over the television, via text, and in-person. It’s a good reminder. Don’t worry. Don’t be anxious. Worrying won’t add a single day to your life. Not only that, but the depth […]
Doing Life: Grace and Crazy
It’s Sunday as I sit here writing this. What a week it’s been. I can’t be the only person thinking that, either. It. Has. Been. A. Week. I’d loop you in on all the crazy that’s happening in my life at the moment, but that’s not the point of this post. We each have our […]
The End & A #Giveaway
The End. Those two little words have so much meaning, so much power. They carry weight, especially for a writer. There’s nothing quite like the thrill of typing The End on the final page of a manuscript. The End, though, is never really the end. The End is where the hard work starts. For a […]
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, […]
Football, Romance, and the Underdog
It’s Bowl Season in America. No, no, no. I’m not talking about red crystal dishes filled with lemon drops and candied almonds. I’m talking football. The college football bowl season kicks off today, and a whole slew of bowl games is scheduled over the upcoming weeks. People tend to either like football or not like […]
Loneliness v. Connection
Have you ever felt like you didn’t fit in? Like you didn’t belong? It’s a lonely place to be, isn’t it? And loneliness… Well, let’s just say that loneliness isn’t fun. We might feel lonely at school, on the job, or even at church. Sometimes we feel lonely within our own families or even in […]
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