Today, I’m excited to interview author Michèle Phoenix who has twice been a Christy award finalist! I loved her novel, The Space Between Words, which placed in the awards last year. My local book club enjoyed it too! Michèle was kind enough to help me with research about overseas mission for the novel I’m currently […]
Please Welcome Diana Lesire Brandmeyer! … and #Giveaway
Welcome to Inspy Romance, Diana! I value the friendship we’ve had over the past… wow, how long has it been? Ah… that’s math, Valerie. I’m not very good at it. ? But I think ten years, or was it eight? We met through a Christian writing group, but have never met in person! We’ve had […]
Interview with Lee Tobin McClain – Writing An Autistic Character
Those of you who follow me on my personal blog or social media know that I have a son with autism (in fact, today is his 13th birthday!). I am his voice in the world and speaking out about autism spectrum disorder has become part of who I am in the public world. But it […]
Chatting with Jennifer Rodewald
As you may know, Jennifer Rodewald is one of my critique partners and one of my favorite authors, so I thought we could chat with her today here at Inspy Romance and get to know more about her. Welcome back Jennifer! I love your novels, and I love that they grapple with pretty intense subjects […]
Hanging Out With Melissa Tagg and a Giveaway!
Hi Inspy Romance Readers! Last month I had such a blast at the Christian Fiction Readers Retreat in Rockville, Maryland! One of the authors I enjoyed talking to and being on a panel with was Melissa Tagg. We had to pretend to be one of our characters and answer questions as they would. I ventured […]
Book Nerds and Boyfriends Novellas with Sarah Monzon #giveaway
Thank you Sarah for joining us today! The cover of your novella collection is adorable, and of course, the title is intriguing! How did you come up with it? And what does it mean to you? Aww, thanks! I have to admit, I kind of love it, too. I came across these adorable graphics one day […]
Becky Wade ~ Book of the Year and Giveaway!
Becky Wade~ Book of the Year and Giveaway! Today I’m excited to interview award-winning author Becky Wade. Not only did her novel True to You win a Christy Award for Contemporary Romance of 2018, but it also won Book of the Year for 2018. Welcome Becky! Thanks, Janet! It’s a treat to join you here. What was your favorite […]
The Heart of Christmas
Welcome to the last day of October. I don’t know about you, but 2018 has FLOWN by for me. I can’t believe Christmas is just around the corner, but it is. And the proof is in all the Christmas books releasing. :D I love it. I’m an avid reader and have been since I was […]
When an Ancestry Test Rocks a Heroine’s Life! Sarah Monzon’s Freedom’s Kiss Giveaway
With everyone getting their DNA tests to work on their family tree, it only stands to reason some people will discover the unexpected, right? And that’s exactly where Sarah Monzon takes us in her new novel Freedom’s Kiss! Welcome Sarah! How did you come up with your idea for this story with the DNA testing? […]
Getting to Know Regina Rudd Merrick + #Giveaway
I had the pleasure of meeting Regina Rudd Merrick several years back when we were both aspiring authors hoping for that first publishing contract. I’ve loved watching her persevere on this often-difficult writing road, so it’s a thrill to cheer her on when a new book baby comes out. Carolina Mercy, her second release in […]