In September, I had the privilege of attending the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Conference. While I was there, I met several authors I had only previously connected with online–including fellow InspyRomance authors, Toni Shiloh and Emily Conrad! I also got to meet the wonderful woman I’d like to introduce you to today. I invited […]
It’s a Five Star but…
He’s a ten but… he chews with his mouth open. He’s a ten but… he lives with his mom. He’s a ten but… but he wears jean shorts. He’s a ten but… but he doesn’t tip his servers. Have you seen this trend on social media? They are joking posts about men (real or fictional!) […]
Why we love romance… and #Giveaway
Romance stories have permeated culture from the beginning of time. Whether you’re looking within Greek mythology or Shakespearean plays or modern-day movies — romance is everywhere! In 2021, it was the second most popular genre of books sold — and most of the others include romance subplots as a matter of course! Of all human […]
In this edition of the Minden Weekly Flyer
MINDEN WEEKLY FLYER March 28th NEWS: MRFD Spring Sparks Auction to raise funds for new brush truck MINDEN CITY PARK–The heroes of the Minden-Rogers Fire Department are once again partnering with the wonderful volunteers of the Friends of MRFD on the annual Spring Sparks Auction. According to Fire Chief Daniel Bergman, “We use our brush […]
Freedom, Colorado: The Heart of the Rockies
Welcome to Freedom, Colorado! I’m so glad you took the time to climb on the trolley for a tour of our little town on your way to the resort. You’ll have to come back during the holidays because Christmas in Freedom is something special. But I won’t complain about July in Freedom either. It’s […]
This is dedicated to the one I love…
This is dedicated to the one I love… If you listen to oldies, you heard that title in the harmonies of The Shirelles (or The Mamas and Papas), like I did when I wrote it. I’m sure the song will be in my head the rest of the day. I love reading the dedications in […]
Who is telling this story anyway?
Sometimes, I finish a book and I lean back… suddenly aware of the fact that I am, in fact, NOT the character I was immersed in through the pages. In my opinion, that’s one of the most rewarding things about an exceptional book. I get to *feel* like the character. So how does an author […]
Finding Reading Community
I was an avid reader long, long before I ever thought of becoming a writer. Actually, I’m not sure I ever thought about being a writer before I was one, but that’s another story! I remember the first time I met up with the young girl who is now my closest friend of nearly twenty […]
The Hunt for the Perfect Cover Image
We all know the saying “Don’t judge a book by its cover,” right? But we all do it. In fact, the truth is that for authors, the book cover they choose (or that is chosen for them) is the single most important decision that determines whether readers pick up their book. Without a stellar cover, […]
The End: Wrapping up a Series and #Giveaway
In 2019, even before I published the last book of the Main Street Minden Series, I started dreaming up what my next series would look like. I had learned an unfathomable amount about writing and marketing from my first four books. And I was going to take all of those lessons and put them to […]
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