Hi InspyRomance Readers! I’m very happy to introduce a dear author friend of mine to you today. Shanna Hatfield and I met through a multi-author project that she graciously invited me to join a few years ago. Through our time working together, I got to know this kind woman who gives of herself so generously. […]
10 Things You May Not Know About Me + #Giveaway
A lifestyle blogger that I follow recently did a “10 Things You May Not Know About Me” post, which I thought was fun and interesting, so I thought I’d do one for you today. I’m an ISFJ, which translates to Introverted, Sensing, Feeling, and Judging. My strengths? I’m loyal, hardworking, and supportive. My weaknesses? I […]
How Does Your Mood Affect Your Book Choices? + #Giveaway
I discovered something about myself both times when I was pregnant—I couldn’t watch intense movies or read about sad news stories. I know hormones were definitely to blame for this. Pregnancy made me extra sensitive, not just physically, but emotionally, too. And how I felt—cautious, protective, and nurturing—influenced what I did. This brings me to […]
What Type of Book Reviews Do You Leave? (+ #FreeBook)
I think I can speak for most of my fellow authors when I say we love it when readers leave reviews for our books. One of the best—and easiest!—ways of supporting us is to let us know what you think of our work. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve gone back to read […]
4 Common Misconceptions About Romance Readers + #Giveaway
Who here’s a romance reader? I hope everyone raised their hand. :) Whether you are one or you know one (or many), I’m sure you have some expectations of what a typical romance reader is like. She likely has a TBR pile several miles high. She knows from first glance what TBR stands for (in […]
Do You Read Books More Than Once?
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 […]
What Qualities Do You Look For in an Author’s Voice? + #Giveaway
Have you ever wondered what your favorite author’s voice sounds like? Even if you’ve never had the blessing of meeting him or her in person, you probably already have an idea. In case you were wondering, I’m not referring to an author’s actual voice, but to the literary one. According to literarydevices.net, “A voice in […]
10 Reasons Why Authors are Thankful for Their Readers
Even with the busyness and stress of the holiday season, there’s one thing I can always rejoice in: the countless blessings God has given me. This year I am especially aware of this blessing—the power and influence of my readers. Yup, you read that right! I said power and influence. You, dear reader, play an […]
The Value of Christian Romance + #Giveaway
I recently saw an article shared on Facebook that got me thinking about the value of Christian romance. More specifically, is there any value in reading books about fictional Christian characters who fall in love? I would say, yes, definitely, and for sure! Here are 3 reasons why I believe there’s value in reading (and […]
My Favorite Spark Brother
Did you know that authors have a whole gaggle of kids? Let me explain. In my real life, I am a mama of two—a teenage son and a pre-teen daughter—whom I refer to as my munchkins. In my author life, I’m also a mom to all the characters I’ve created, including the five guys in […]
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