Meet Axel. This is him doing what he does best—sleeping. He loves me and gets moody if he misses out on sitting in my lap while I drink my first cup of coffee every morning, but he’s not too fond of other people. He drools when I pet him. I’ve never had a cat do […]
The Exclusive Scoop on Senator Coulter’s Secret Bride (#Giveaway)
Hello! It’s Tara here at the Indiana Christian Leadership Network. Tonight, my guest is none other than the young, handsome bachelor taking the Indiana political scene by storm – Harrison Coulter. Thank you so much for coming tonight and talking with me tonight. Harrison: It’s my pleasure, Tara. Tara: Viewers, if you don’t know Harrison, […]
The Price of Dreams + #Giveaway
Y’all, the last book of the Faith & Fortune series is finally here. It’s a bittersweet time, happy that’s available for you to read and sad that it’s the last book. Seriously, what was I thinking? I should have made the series longer. (Lesson learned.) The Price of Dreams is the third book and features ballerina, […]
An Excerpt From Husband Auditions (And Giveaway)
I’m excited to announce that I signed a contract for my romantic comedy Husband Auditions. I finished writing this book over a year ago and have been talking about it since, so you might not have even realized I hadn’t sold it yet. The truth is that this book helped keep me going through chemotherapy. […]
The Boy Next Door and The Heartbroken Girl – Waiting For You
The Spencer family first came into existence when I wrote Mistletoe Kiss. I hadn’t planned to write a series, but I absolutely fell in love with the family when I was writing Chase’s story! I normally get to know the characters before I start writing. I already knew Wade from Mistletoe Kiss—the sweet, dependable, boy […]
Finding God’s Message Through His Word
In my new book Finding Love for the Workaholic, releasing August 7, the Matchmaking Moms of Oceanview Church have their hands full. Rose’s daughter Isabelle’s whole life centers around her work. Wikipedia describes a workaholic as “a person who works compulsively. The person works at the cost of their sleep, meeting friends or family. While the term […]
The Truth About Fame + #BookGiveaway
It’s here! Book two in my new Faith & Fortune series is finally here. And even though I say finally, it’s only been six weeks since book one, The Trouble With Love, released. I thought I’d share an excerpt with you and offer a giveaway. I hope you enjoy! Excerpt: From Chapter 6 I sighed. “What am […]
Excerpt! The Black Sheep’s Salvation by Deb Kastner
I’m super excited to have a new Harlequin Love Inspired book out this month. Not only that, but The Black Sheep’s Salvation is the first in a new six-book series set in the fictional town of Whispering Pines, Colorado. I’ve been writing books set in Texas over the past many years and I’m LOVING getting […]
The Seeds of a Story (and 2 giveaways)
Have you ever wondered what inspires stories for authors? Where do they get their great ideas? The answer? Sometimes in the strangest places. Shortly before I wrote Oslo Overtures (working title Pink Skies), I was listening to the radio on the way to work one morning. The presenter was discussing female pilots and listeners were […]
Whatever Happens Next (not just a book title) + giveaway
Well, it’s release day today for my fourth novel, Whatever Happens Next. Of the whole series, it’s easily my favorite. Not only because it’s my eighth book now, so I’ve learned more and write better. Nor is it the characters, who I absolutely love and were a joy to write. Those are part of why […]