One story is currently dominating the news headlines in the UK. A member of the Royal Family has been exposing all manner of dirty laundry—including unmentionables—in the runup to his new memoir, which was a bestselling book even before it was released. An early reviewer of my latest book, Within the Storm, asked whether I’d […]
Don’t Give Up the Day Job
Whenever I’m filling in an official form, my pen (or cursor) hesitates over one question: “occupation.” I could put a few things in that space, and they’d all be true. I’m an author. But I’m also a stay-at-home mother, a homeschooler, and an audio typist. Like the vast majority of authors, writing isn’t the only […]
When Books Don’t Quite Hit
There’s a lovely and ultra-successful romance author who amuses me by referring to her books as being racehorses or donkeys. Her “racehorses” are the titles that sell many copies, while the “donkeys” perform far less well. The author I refer to has written hundreds of books, some of which have been tremendously successful, giving her […]
Would You Rather…?
My children and I love “Would You Rather” quizzes. We try our best to throw dilemmas at each other where you’re only allowed one choice. Each option is either wonderful but with a big downside, or else both options have major drawbacks. So, I thought it would be fun to share a bookish “would you […]
Haven’t I Seen Your Face Before?
I adore pretty book covers. Getting them made for my books is one of my favourite parts of the publishing process. My design skills are rudimentary, so I commission a cover artist to give my books a face. These talented artists need me to give them a design brief before they can work, so I […]
When Troubles Brew After “I Do”
Most romance novels end either with the couple on the threshold of marriage, with the wedding itself, or while the lovebirds are in newlywed bliss. We close the book with a happy sigh, knowing that this couple are going to grow old together, along with all the joys that married life brings. But, far too […]
When God Slams the Door + Giveaway
When I was in high school, my sights were set on earning a scholarship to law school. I had the grades for it. In my class, the competition was always for second place, because first place was mine. As the national exams approached, some of my teachers thought I would rank among the best students […]
The Pastor’s Place in Romance: Guest Post by Emily Dana Botrous
Today on the InspyRomance blog, I’m delighted to welcome my friend Emily Dana Botrous. She writes thoughtful, Christ-centred, realistic romance with some of the most well-developed characters I’ve ever read. I’ll shut up now, and let Emily speak! What is your first thought when you hear “romantic hero”? A fearless firefighter, perhaps. A generous billionaire. […]
What’s the Big Deal About Cowboys?
Anyone with even a passing interest in Christian romance must have noticed the stampede of cowboys sweeping their way into the bestseller charts. Seeing as I’ve never met a cowboy and can just about distinguish the hindquarters of a horse from its face, I’ll probably never write in this niche. But I like to keep […]
Am I a Thrift Store Hypocrite?
Yesterday an author friend and I were chatting about our ebook and paperback buying habits. We discovered that we mainly buy ebooks: me because I love reading on my ereader and I like to get the book straight away, and she because she lives in a non-English speaking country. Shipping print books to her costs […]
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