The summer I turned six years old, our family moved from Ohio to Illinois. On move-in day, I stood in the front yard, watching in a bit of a daze while the movers carried piece after piece of furniture off a huge truck and in through the front door of our new house. My older […]
Sneak Peeks: Yes or No? (+ #Giveaway)
Hello InspyRomancers! I have a big question for you today. Sneak peeks—yes or no? More specifically speaking, as a reader, do you like to read excerpts or sample chapters from a book that hasn’t been released yet? I’ve asked this question to my reader group before and was surprised to discover that some readers prefer […]
Fake it til you make it
You’ve probably heard the advice before, right? Fake it til you make it. It’s advice that crops up in just about any situation. Want to build a business of any sort? Fake it til you make it. Want to raise kids who are contributing members of society? Fake it til you make it. Want to […]
The Cliche Scene That Will Never Get Old
Dance. Even the word sounds romantic. So it only makes sense that my favorite scenes to read and write are the ones involving this age-old act. Some may call them cliché. I’ve even chided myself for included a dance in every story I write. Robbie and Keira swing-danced around a hotel room. Shane and Ryann […]
Sample My Newest Novel + Giveaway
Tomorrow is my nineteenth wedding anniversary! The day has me feeling extra lovey-dovey about having found my someone special. I can’t think of a better way to celebrate than giving YOU something: a sneak peek at the opening scene of my newest novel Someone Found plus a chance to win a copy of the book! […]
Clothes Make the Character
What would you say about this couple based on their clothing? Do you pay attention to the description of a character’s clothing when you are reading a book? I have to admit as a reader that I often don’t. I may read what the author wrote about the character’s clothing, but as the scene unfolds, […]
Introducing … His Secret Daughter (and a giveaway!)
Earlier this week, my new book released! Not just a new book. It’s a whole new series. In Big Apple Blessings, I move away from my trademark South Carolina Lowcountry locale to adventure in the most exciting city in the world — New York City! Three compelling stories, each featuring characters harboring dreams to make […]
A Man and His Mission and GIVEAWAY!
Today, I’m super excited to introduce ex-US Marine Sergeant Aaron Jamison of The Marine’s Mission, available in just a few days! Shannon Moore Redmon made me this lovely book trailer. Then I’m sharing the first scene. Enjoy! “You should probably know I don’t want to be here.” Those were the first words United […]
Summer Lovin’ + #Giveaway
Are you singing the song yet? ;) I know that May isn’t officially summer for some of y’all but that calendar flips over and my mind already starts thinking about summer. And I thought there was no better way than to get you in the summer mood then to talk about my upcoming novella, An Ever […]
Marrying Emma: Sneak Peek + Giveaway by Melanie D. Snitker
I’m so excited to have finished Marrying Emma, the fifth book in my Brides of Clearwater series. Penning the last 15,000 words was a bit of an adventure, though, as I wrote between rolling blackouts during the crazy winter storm last week. Our area of Texas sees a dusting of snow maybe once or twice […]