There is a writing book called Write Your Novel from the Middle by James Scott Bell. I confess I have not read it, but I do wonder how that works. I’m what they call a “pantser.” I write by the seat of my pants. I have characters and an inciting incident to start my books. […]
The Music of Romance
Since I was a child, I have had a soul-deep love for music. I began playing the piano by ear at age six. I’m no child prodigy by any means, but I have a genetic ability to “sound out” any song on the piano. It took me some time to realize that not every other […]
Journeys of Faith and Joy in Unexpected Places
Hello dear readers! As the holiday season rolls in, it’s the perfect time to talk about journeys. Not just the kind that involves packing bags, but the ones that pack memories and moments of self-discovery. In my book, Royally Unexpected, I explored this theme through Emmie and Dorian’s adventure across the U.S., where each stop […]
A Season of Change
Do you handle change well? I don’t. Which means that right now, I’m struggling. You see, I worked part-time from home for the past five years while I stayed home with my kids. In August of this year, my youngest went to Kindergarten, and this mom rejoined the full-time workforce. Talk about change. While the […]
Counting Down to Christmas
I know, I know, it’s barely November. And I am a huge proponent of Thanksgiving (and not skipping over it), but also? I love the Christmas season. I love the decorations (Nativity sets are a favorite). I love the joyful anticipation that fills the air. I love the music. And honestly, I don’t even mind […]
Sneak Peek of Fiancé Finale
Now that Hero Debut has released, I’m editing book three in the Love Off Script Series. And Fiancé Finale just might be my fave! If you’ve read Husband Auditions, you met Charlie. You may or may not remember that on the night before his ex was supposed to wed another man, he randomly prays, […]
SNEAK PEEK: The Last Mountain Christmas
It’s October, which means the season for Christmas books is upon us! We’ll start to see contemporary Christian romance holiday releases popping up all over. Are you a fan of holiday books? I’m a sucker for just about any story that happens during the Christmas season. Throw in romance and I’m hooked! That’s why I’m […]
National Love Note Day
As you might suspect, today is National Love Note Day. Since we read and write romance here, it’s a good national day to celebrate. What can be more touching than a simple love note? Whether short or long, it will leave the receiver with a wonderful feeling. The note will lighten someone’s heart. Although this […]
Christmas is 100 days away!
Did you know that today is exactly one hundred days before Christmas? Can you believe it? Are you ready? Wait, it’s only September. When do you usually start preparing for Christmas? Is September too early to prepare for Christmas? Tell me in the comment section. Ah, Christmas. That time of the year when I find […]
The Prodigal Daughter
The Prodigal Daughter A Guest Post by Meg Carmichael Hi. Meg here. Some may say I’m fictional, but I’m no more fictional than the Prodigal Son Jesus talked about in the Bible. You know the story, I’m sure. Change the gender, change the era from AD30 to AD2023, tweak a couple of details, and it’s […]